Celebrate! West Hartford 2026

The Celebrate! West Hartford Arts & Crafts Show is held on the beautiful Town Hall Common in West Hartford, Connecticut. The festival attracts master artists from Connecticut, the greater New England region, and many eastern states including Tennessee and Florida. The juried show prides itself on its creative mixture of long-term exhibitors with devoted followers and newly accepted artisans showcasing their work to our supportive community. Nearly 40,000 visitors attend the event each year which has repeatedly garnered prestigious awards from Sunshine Artists, Hartford Magazine-Best of Hartford and more.

Promote your non-profit organization to tens of thousands of festival-goers by securing a spot in Celebrate! West Hartford, the Town's signature community event. The two-day outdoor annual tradition is an ideal opportunity to increase public awareness about your mission and raise funds for programs. Sign up today!

 

Important Dates:

February 1 - Space prices increase by $25.

After April 15 - A $50 late fee will be applied.

West Hartford's annual, two-day, outdoor signature event offers sponsors a unique promotional opportunity to connect with the community. All sponsors are acknowledged in print and social media. And sponsors are invited to participate in the Business & Non-Profit Expo – a fun and festive atmosphere - to raise the profile of your organization. - Build community relationships. - Meet face-to-face with potential & existing customers. - Promote your business to tens of thousands in the greater-Hartford area. Unlimited GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE level Festival Sponsorships are available to multiple sponsors at each level. Even better, if you are looking for something a little more unique for your company to stand out, choose one of our exclusive SPECIAL FEATURE Sponsorships. Special Feature sponsorships are limited to one sponsor each and come with all the benefits of the Gold level sponsorship plus additional exclusive advantages. FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS BRONZE LEVEL ($1,400) All sponsors from the Bronze Level and up are invited to be part of the Business & Non-Profit Expo during the festival. We will provide a 10'x10' exhibiting space with a white canopy tent, along with tables and chairs. You bring your decorations, promotional material and special attractions to draw visitors to your booth. We'll also post a Thank You on social media platforms announcing your participation and include your business logo in print ads, programs and signs in the festival. SILVER LEVEL ($1,700) Bump up the visibility of your business with a great value. Silver Sponsors will see their logo on the back of the official 5K road race T-shirt for a lasting impression. Silver Sponsors will also get their logo linked to your website from the event website. GOLD LEVEL ($2,500) Maximize the benefits of the unlimited sponsorships by going for the Gold. With this sponsorship, you'll get to choose the general location of your booth in the expo. Expanded booth space may be available upon request. We'll also work with you to create or share a post on social media promoting your business. SPECIAL FEATURE SPONSORSHIPS Each Special Feature Sponsorship is exclusive to one sponsor and comes with all the benefits offered to our Gold level festival sponsors including a tented exhibitor booth (expanded space may be available upon request), logo on the 5K race T-shirt, social media posts acknowledging your sponsorship, your logo on the event website and more. PRESENTING SPONSOR ($10,000) This top-tier sponsorship features first-rate benefits with maximum exposure including prime positioning of your corporate logo on digital and print media and more. Sorry! This one is taken already for 2026. ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW SPONSOR ($6,000) With 150+ vendors, the award-winning Arts & Crafts Show is a popular feature of the festival. Draw attention to your business with this sponsorship, and we'll display your corporate banner prominently among the artists and put your logo on the program and ads. AMERICA 250 SPONSOR ($5,000) ONE YEAR ONLY! Help West Hartford celebrate the birth of our nation by supporting special performances, flags and giveaways honoring America. STAGE SPONSOR ($5,000) With live music all weekend long, the StageMobile attracts a lot of visitors throughout the weekend. We'll hang your banner on the stage for all to see and our emcee will announce your support between acts. FOOD COURT SPONSOR ($3,500) The Food Court is a main attraction of the event offering a wide variety of international cuisine and festival favorites. Your logo will be prominently displayed on waypoint signs and your banner will hang in the dining tent. SIPS & STORIES SPONSOR ($3,500) NEW THIS YEAR! This sponsorship will help carve out a new corner in the festival designed to attract book buffs and coffee connoisseurs. Local writers will be featured with book signings and readings and activities for all ages. WELLNESS QUEST SPONSOR ($3,500) Your logo will mark the stops on a map featuring healthy activities provided by other exhibitors in the festival. We’ll create the map. You reward participants who complete the course with a prize. PETTING FARM SPONSOR ($3,500) Festival-goers of all ages can't resist a stop to admire the adorable animals at the petting farm. The sponsor of this special feature will have their banner prominently displayed for petters and passers-by alike. A full list of sponsorship benefits is listed in the Sponsorship Opportunities Information. Find a link to the PDF in the “Document Templates, Files, Instructions, & Waivers” section below.