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Connecticut's 50+ Year Coastal Fair Tradition Unveils 2026 Entertainment Lineup
Milford CT: -For more than five decades, families from across Connecticut, New York, Long Island, and beyond have made their way to Milford each summer to experience one of the state’s longest-running coastal fair traditions.
The Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) announces the official entertainment lineup for the 2026 Fair on the Half Shell, returning to the Historic Milford Green on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together more than 300 artisans and makers, 20+ food trucks, family attractions, environmental exhibits, and interactive experiences, all with free admission and sponsored by United Illuminating (An Avangrid Company) and Loyal Nine Cocktail Co.
The 2026 music lineup features locally recognized musicians, regional favorites, and emerging Connecticut talent, with Caribbean songs, rock, pop, country, and acoustic sets scheduled throughout the Fair from morning through late afternoon.
2026 Entertainment Schedule
● The Steel Drum Band
● The Rashaan Langley Project
● Shot Down
● Hazard County
From music to marketplace, Fair on the Half Shell brings live entertainment, small business commerce, and coastal culture together in one walkable downtown setting, drawing thousands of visitors from across the Northeast and positioning Milford as a key summer day-trip destination, accessible by boat via Milford Harbor, train via Metro-North Railroad, and car via Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway.
Plan your visit by adding the event to your digital calendar via Eventbrite to be automatically entered into the official Fair on the Half Shell Giveaway, which includes Fair merchandise, downtown Milford gift cards, and more.
Add to Your Calendar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-on-the-half-shell-2026-forme rly-oysterfest-fair-ct-summer-festival-tickets-1992095795149
Event Date: August 15, 9am to 5pm
Location: Milford Green | 84 Broad Street, Milford, Connecticut 06460
Admission: FREE
