Winterfair Holiday Market
Visitors can browse and shop inside Hartford Union Station’s Great Hall for the holiday season. The indoor market brings together dozens of local, micro, and diverse small businesses offering gifts and seasonal goods.
What to Expect
Features local and diverse small businesses inside Hartford Union Station.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers seeking locally made gifts
Vibe
Festive and local
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm.
- Parking: Discounted parking is offered to market shoppers at the Spruce Street lot for $5.00; check in with a Winterfair team member to receive the discount. Street parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tips & Advice
- Take the CTrail Hartford Line straight into Union Station, or ride CTfastrak or CTtransit to the front door, and skip downtown traffic and parking altogether.
- If you drive, use the Spruce Street lot and find a Winterfair team member to check in, which gets you the discounted shopper parking rate.
- Street parking downtown is free on Saturdays and Sundays, so a spot on the street is an easy alternative to the lot on market days.
- Small businesses that want a table for 2026 can apply through the Hartford vendor application, and the New Haven market has a separate application.
Special Events & Promotions
- 2026 marks Winterfair's 6th anniversary.
- Shoppers who park in the Spruce Street lot get a discounted rate when they check in with a Winterfair team member.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get to Winterfair without driving?
Yes. The CTrail Hartford Line runs right into Hartford Union Station, and CTfastrak and CTtransit buses drop you off out front.
Where should I park if I drive?
Shoppers get a discounted rate at the Spruce Street lot at 36 Spruce Street. Check in with a Winterfair team member to get it. Street parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
What kind of sellers will be there?
More than 100 small and micro local, diverse businesses take part. They set up inside the Great Hall at Hartford Union Station.
How can I sell at Winterfair?
Fill out the Hartford vendor application. The New Haven market has its own application.
Is there a Winterfair anywhere else?
Yes. In 2026 Winterfair runs holiday markets at both Hartford and New Haven Union Stations.
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