CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HANDMADE
New England's favorite craft festivals, every season.
We're the team behind the New England Christmas Festival, the New England Spring Craft Festival and the new Summer Berry Festival: hundreds of American artisans, specialty food makers and families under one roof at the Earth Expo at Mohegan Sun.
OUR FESTIVALS
Three seasons. One unforgettable roof.
Every festival is held indoors at the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. Rain or shine, there's always something handmade waiting to be discovered.
The 40th Annual New England Christmas Festival
📅 November 6, 7 & 8, 2026 · 🕘 Fri & Sat 9–6 · Sun 9–5
The award-winning show that has kicked off New England's holiday season for four decades. Shop 400+ art, craft and specialty food artisans from across the country, all with products made by hand, and check off your whole gift list under one magnificent roof.
New England Spring Craft Festival
📅 May 8 & 9, 2027 · 🕘 Sat 9–6 · Sun 9–5
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend and the beauty of springtime with 275+ talented artisans. Handcrafted jewelry, boutique fashion, spa and body products, home décor and gourmet treats make it the perfect outing with Mom, or for anyone who loves to shop local.
New England Summer Berry Festival · NEW
📅 July 17 & 18, 2027 · 🍓 Pick · Taste · Celebrate
Our newest festival is a sweet celebration of peak berry season. Juicy strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries from local farms, plus talented makers, delicious food, live music and family fun for all ages.
40
YEARS OF FESTIVALS
400+
CHRISTMAS ARTISANS
3
FESTIVALS A YEAR
100%
FREE PARKING
Home of the largest arts & crafts festival in New England.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Made by hand. Not found on store shelves.
Every booth is run by the artisan or maker behind it, with something for everyone and every budget.
Jewelry & Accessories
Silver, glass, beads, leather & more
Art & Home Décor
Paintings, pottery, lighting & décor
Specialty Foods
Maple, fudge, sauces & sweets
Gifts for Everyone
Kids, pets, home & the hard-to-shop-for
“Make Christmas shopping a joy, not a chore.”
— A HAPPY FESTIVAL SHOPPER
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Easy to get to. Hard to leave.
All of our New England festivals take place at the Earth Expo & Convention Center inside Mohegan Sun.
📍 Earth Expo & Convention Center
Mohegan Sun · 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
🚗 Free parking & free valet
13,000+ free spaces. Closest: the Winter Garage & Winter Surface Lot.
☂ Indoors, rain or shine
Shop comfortably all weekend long, whatever New England weather brings.
FOR ARTISANS & MAKERS
Show your work to thousands of shoppers.
Join hundreds of American artisans and specialty food producers who exhibit with us each year.
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