2026 Pollinator Awareness and Community Event

The Town of East Hartford is excited to once again be working together with the WeLoveU Foundation and hosting our first-ever Pollinator Expo & Community Fair! 

This free, family-friendly event celebrates the importance of pollinators and sustainable living while bringing the community together through education, activities, and Connecticut-based vendors. Enjoy interactive zones, hands-on activities, and a vibrant vendor marketplace! Grab something to eat at our of our food vendors, and have a picnic in the park! 

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Emma & Nicholas DePietro Park, East Hartford, CT

This FREE event is for all-ages!

Vendors: Are you a local artisan who offers items such as olive oil, kombucha, granola, sourdough, pottery, and other artisan or sustainability-focused products? 

Preferred Vendors Offer:

• Sustainable and eco-friendly products
• Gardening or pollinator-related items
• Handmade or artisan goods
• Natural wellness products
• Local food and beverages
• Educational or family-friends activities and resources

If this sounds like you, please download the Vendor Applications below, and return to East Hartford Parks & Recreation. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call our Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.