Kick off your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and Connecticut’s forests and trails!

Join the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for our nature-inspired Holiday Artisan Fair at CFPA Headquarters on November 15 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Browse a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts, home décor, jewelry, artwork, seasonal items, and more from about 20 local vendors.

Admission is a $5 donation at the door, with all proceeds supporting CFPA’s work to protect Connecticut’s forests, parks, and Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails.

Whether you’re searching for unique holiday gifts or simply looking to enjoy a fun community event, you’ll find something special while supporting both local makers and conservation.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, November 15th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT
• Admission: $5 donation at the door to benefit CFPA

Meet Some of Our Vendors

Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the local makers joining us this year:

• Woodburnings by Maria: freehand wood-burned art and gifts
• Two Chicks and a Nest: custom hand-painted birdhouses
• MP Mountainworks: painted and block-printed art of mountains, plants and wildlife
• Little Shop of Soaps: handmade soaps, scrubs, body butters, bath salts and bath bombs
• Lady Heart Paper: notecards and framed pieces made from recycled vintage playing cards and paper ephemera
• The Crooked House: handmade seasonal wreaths
• mdelart1111: original art in sustainable gouache, pastel and digital media
• The Enchanted Black Forest: gnomes, signs, birdhouses and other woodland treasures
• Moonlit Market: a mix of handmade goods

…and many more! Come see the full lineup of local artisans on Sunday, November 15. We look forward to welcoming you to a day of shopping, community, and conservation!