74th Annual COMO Village Fair
74th Annual COMO Village Fair returns to Stonington Borough on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., continuing a tradition that has brought families, neighbors, and visitors together for more than seven decades. Centered around picturesque Wadawanuck Square, the fair transforms the heart of the Borough into a celebration of local artists, community organizations, live entertainment, delicious food, and family fun. Free to attend, it remains one of southeastern Connecticut’s signature summer traditions while supporting the programs and mission of the Stonington Community Center (COMO).
More than 50 local artists and craftspeople will fill Artisan Row with handmade creations ranging from paintings and pottery to jewelry, photography, textiles, and home décor. This year’s featured Village Fair artist, Susan Scala, will showcase her work, and visitors can purchase the official 2026 Village Fair poster. Throughout the day, guests can browse floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club, hunt for treasures at the Friends of the Stonington Free Library’s used book sale, and pick up the fair’s famous sweet bread, a longtime Village Fair tradition. Local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant, Lis Bake Shop, and a variety of food trucks will be serving up everything from sweet treats to lunch favorites.
The fair also celebrates the organizations that make Stonington unique. Historic Stonington, the Stonington Village Improvement Association, La Grua Center, and other nonprofit organizations will welcome visitors throughout the day, while local musicians and youth performers from United Theatre provide live entertainment. Families will find activities around nearly every corner, from children’s games and prizes to one of the day’s most anticipated events: Historic Stonington’s Pie Eating Contest. Beginning at noon on the west side of Wadawanuck Square, contestants of all ages will compete to see who can finish their pie first—with hands behind their backs—in a lighthearted tradition that has quickly become a favorite during the community’s America 250 celebration.
Whether you’re searching for a unique handmade gift, enjoying live music, sampling local food, or simply spending a summer day exploring one of Connecticut’s most charming coastal villages, the COMO Village Fair offers something for every generation. After 74 years, it remains one of the community’s most beloved annual traditions and a perfect way to experience the best of Stonington.
Fair Highlights
- More than 50 Connecticut artists and craftspeople on Artisan Row
- Featured Village Fair artist Susan Scala and the official 2026 Village Fair poster
- Live music and performances throughout the day, including youth performers from United Theatre
- Historic Stonington Pie Eating Contest at noon (all ages welcome)
- Friends of the Stonington Free Library Used Book Sale
- Fresh floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club
- COMO’s famous sweet bread
- Food trucks plus local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant and Lis Bake Shop
- Meet Historic Stonington, the Stonington Village Improvement Association, La Grua Center, and other community organizations
- Children’s games, prizes, and family-friendly activities
Special Event: 1864 Vintage Baseball Doubleheader
As part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration, Historic Stonington, the COMO, and the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs will host an authentic 1864-style vintage baseball doubleheader beginning at 3:00 p.m. on COMO’s Bears Field. The festivities begin with Abraham Lincoln throwing out the ceremonial first pitch alongside members of the 8th Connecticut Regiment before the Providence Grays take on the New York Mutuals. Following a brief intermission featuring Civil War-era music, the hometown Stonington Cannons face the Mutuals in the second game. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this unique look at baseball as it was played more than 160 years ago.
Event Details
Event: 74th Annual COMO Village Fair
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wadawanuck Square
Stonington Borough, CT
Admission: Free
