May Fair – Gathered in Joy!

May Fair 2026 – rain or shine for the last 77 years and counting. Always happily shared with Mother’s Day weekend, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s annual event is guaranteed joy with endless unbridled energy that attracts thousands of multigenerational friends and families from New Canaan and its surrounding towns.

Mark your calendar for the White Elephant Preview Party on Thursday, May 7, from 5-7:30 PM, Friday Night Lights on May 8, open from 5-10 PM, and Saturday’s May Fair event on Saturday, May 9, open from 9 AM-3 PM, rides staying open until 6 PM.

All net proceeds support St. Mark’s ministries and special grant support to other nonprofits who serve those in need.

White Elephant Tag Sale: 9AM-3PM ● Midway Rides: 9AM-6PM *Weather Permitting* ● GetAbout Shuttle Van Service: 8:30AM-6:30PM ● Food Court: 10:30AM-3PM (while supplies last) ● The Original Strawberry Festival’s Shortcake & Ice Cream: 10AM-until sold out! ● Old Faithful Antique Fire Engine Rides: 10AM-1PM ● Face Painting: 9AM-6PM ● Live Entertainment – 11:30AM – New Canaan’s Town Band ● Live Entertainment – 12:30PM – Pivot Ministries Choir ● Live Entertainment – 1:30PM – May Fair Dog Show

Saturday Midway Amusement Ride Tickets – Saturday, May 9 ● Saturday Tickets (sold only on Saturday) are $1.50 each. ● Rides require 2-4 tickets per ride. Ticket packet options: 22 tickets for $30, 48 tickets for $60. ● Cash and credit cards are accepted and ATMs are available on site.