May Market 2026

REGISTER HERE Join us for May Market, Hill-Stead’s springtime fundraising event! May Market, Hill-Stead’s much-anticipated annual event supports the museum’s 152 acres of beautiful gardens, grounds, and trails. May Market is produced with enormous support by the Hill-Steaders, volunteer ambassadors of Hill-Stead, who have supported the museum with fundraising and outreach initiatives for over 30 years. This is one of their largest events. Featuring premium vendors, flowers and unique plants perfect for Mother’s Day both indoors and outdoors.  Shop and…

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when

May 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

where

35 Mountain Rd
Farmington, CT United States

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REGISTER HERE
Join us for May Market, Hill-Stead’s springtime fundraising event!
May Market, Hill-Stead’s much-anticipated annual event supports the museum’s 152 acres of beautiful gardens, grounds, and trails. May Market is produced with enormous support by the Hill-Steaders, volunteer ambassadors of Hill-Stead, who have supported the museum with fundraising and outreach initiatives for over 30 years. This is one of their largest events.
Featuring premium vendors, flowers and unique plants perfect for Mother’s Day both indoors and outdoors.  Shop and enjoy the beautiful grounds during this springtime celebration. Rain or shine!
Waitlist only for vendor participation. If you would like to be added to the waitlist and future notifications, please contact Megan Olver at olverm@hillstead.org. 
Tickets
Adults | $10 a day
Children 12 & under | Free
Tickets are required for entrance and can be purchased at the gate, cash preferred. Tickets do not include admission to the house or exhibition gallery.
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