Americana Festival, The

(New London's very own 2 night festival featuring the very best in Americana music from local and out of town)

[Always a Friday & Saturday in the middle of September since 2008]

http://americanafestival.net/

I AM Festival

(Independent Arts & Music Festival - Connecticut's premier indie music festival, set along the gorgeous waterfront of downtown New London)

[Always early September since 2006]

http://iamfest.org/

https://www.facebook.com/iamfestival

New London Music Festival

(Non-profit that presents music of all varieties in New London, Connecticut which has developed the likes of TRADITIONS, I AM FESTIVAL, THE WHALIE AWARDS and hosted numerous one-off concerts at venues around the city)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/138994910077/

Sailfest

(Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets)

[Every 2nd Weekend in July for over 30 years]

http://www.sailfest.org

Subfest

(The Groton Naval Submarine Bases' annual PUBLIC carnival! This is open to ALL and fun for ALL! With bands, entertainers, rides, vendors, food galore and more!)

 [Always spanning every July 4th holiday]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/SUBFEST/124355527585217

Traditions Festival

 (A Celebration of Folk, Americana, and Sea Music)

 [Every Summer since 2009]

https://www.facebook.com/TraditionsFestival

Whalie Awards, The

(New London equivalent of the Grammys; A full-on event incorporating the glitz and glamour that comes with your typical award show)

[Every May since 2010]

Whalie Awards on Facebook