Check out New Fairfield, CT!

New Fairfield was incorporated in 1740 and has a population of around 14,000. It is situated on Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. New Fairfield is also home to Squantz Park and Pootatuck State Forest. New Fairfield boasts fine dining, a historical district, and very little traffic. 


Some Notable Folks with Ties to New Fairfield:  

Margot Austin- Author and illustrator, 

Bernie Williams- Baseball player 

Jennifer Rizzotti- Hall of Fame Women’s Basketball player and coach 

Dorothea Warren Fox- Children’s author and illustrator 

New Fairfield, CT

New Fairfield Businesses


New Fairfield News

By Cathy Ithier January 27, 2026
VersoFest 2026 welcomes Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs for an exclusive Storytellers night featuring music and behind-the-scenes stories.
By Cathy Ithier January 27, 2026
Experience Postcards from Heaven with world-renowned spirit medium Maureen Hancock live at The Palace Danbury on February 1.
January 26, 2026
Connecticut’s first Burrito League comes to Stamford, blending fitness, fun, community, and burritos at New York Comedy Club Stamford.
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Town of New Fairfield Links

Town of New Fairfield Government Website
New Fairfield Public Schools
  • Sean O'Reilly Band with Pinkbird return to Park City Music Hall February 26th.
  • VersoFest 26 at The Westport Library March 26 through March 29, 2026

New Fairfield Calendar

Check out events happening in and around New Fairfield CT.