Connecticut Convention Center

ALL EVENTS CANCELLED
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-31, 2020-11-01 - 2020-11-30, 2020-12-01 - 2020-12-31, 2021-01-01 - 2021-01-31, 2021-02-01 - 2021-02-28, 2021-03-01 - 2021-03-31, 2021-04-01 - 2021-04-30, 2021-05-01 - 2021-05-31 and 3 more dates | CT

CES Amateur Boxing
2021-09-25 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
CES Amateur Boxing takes place on Saturday, September 25th at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

9th Annual Tommy's Tattoo Convention
2021-10-22 - 2021-10-24 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
You are invited to join Tom Ringwalt and some of the most talented tattoo artists in the world for the 9th Annual “Tommy’s Tattoo Convention”.
Tommy’s Tattoo Convention has been attended by over 300 international, national and local professional tattoo artists, over 30 vendors, and approximately 4,000 fans throughout this three-day weekend. Our goal for 2021 is to make this event even more successful than before.
Event Hours
Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tickets
One-Day: $17 (online pre-sale) | $20 (at the door)
Three-Day: $37 (online pre-sale) | $40 (at the door)
Children (12 & Under): Free

DCP’s 6th Annual Cross-Cultural Communications Symposium
2021-10-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?”
t.s. eliot

Data is information. It is used to determine insurance and health care coverage, educational initiatives, housing, advertising, how roads are designed, and what pops up on our screens saying “if you like that, you’ll like this.” We depend on data to craft public policy and inform our
institutional decisions. Nearly all of the choices we make on a daily basis are based on data. We are told that data doesn’t lie, but are we sure? Empirical data points only reflect the finite set of inputs used to generate them, and most people don’t question what those are. We don’t know if policy is data-driven or data-informed, and what is the difference? And how does it impact our daily work in community? We hope to create as many questions as answers with this year’s symposium. We hope that by developing data skepticism we can develop data literacy. We will examine the role data play in determining which communities get services, how race and culture concerns can be subjugated by numbers, how racial policies that have existed for decades are often rooted in analytical prejudice and bias, and why the analyses of data is often unexamined. We will also look at how vulnerable communities are further marginalized by a lack of access to culturally appropriate health, safety and accessibility information. Who determines which communities receive high speed internet? How can every community access culturally appropriate opportunities for civic engagement? Who is not included in data, and why? But most importantly, how can we understand the right questions to ask?

Jenks Fall Home Show
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-07 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 42nd Annual Jenks Productions Fall Connecticut Home Show in Hartford, Connecticut from November 5th-November 7th, 2021 is the largest home expo in New England and is conveniently located at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. If you are planning on remodeling or renovating your home, this is the home improvement event you can’t afford to miss. Whether it’s finding a house builder for new home construction or finding a general contractor for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, there are multiple home improvement contractors you can connect with at our Hartford Connecticut Home Fair. Come visit the CT Fall Home Show to find the right products and the best companies all gathered together at the largest of fall home shows in the Northeast.

Event Hours:
Friday: 5pm-9pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $10
Seniors: $8
12 & Under: Free

Aerospace Alley!® "Future WorkForce Opportunities" Fair & Tradeshow
2021-11-10 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The ACM “Future WorkForce Opportunities” Fair draws over 1000 students to learn about the many career paths available in the local aerospace industry. The ACM Aerospace Alley!® Tradeshow exhibits (100+ exhibitors) the manufacturing and processing capability of ACM member firms in the local aerospace turbine engine and airframe manufacturing sector.

36th Annual 2022 Connecticut Wedding & Bridal Expo
2022-01-08 - 2022-01-09 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 36th Annual 2022 Connecticut Wedding & Bridal Expo is the largest bridal & wedding expo on the East Coast and quite possibly in the country. With a proven format of combining wedding and bridal fashion shows with a huge vendor presence comprised of every conceivable wedding product and service, our Hartford CT bridal show offer couples the unique opportunity to shop for every facet of their wedding needs. Find wedding dresses and shoes to wedding invitations and venues, all in one location. What a time saver for busy working couples to find everything they need in one weekend and at one wedding event! And because we all love lots of options, our wedding extravaganza organizers have ensured that there are not just one but several options for each wedding related product or service providing a wide variety of styles and prices to suit every taste and budget.
This extensive CT wedding event is now held at the Connecticut Convention Center from Saturday, January 8th – Sunday, January 9th, 2022. Participating sponsors include, Fox 61, and Kiss 95.7.

Event Information:
January 8th: 11am-5pm
January 9th: 11am-5pm
Admission: $12

The 39th Northeast RV & Camping Show
2022-01-28 - 2022-02-06 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Northeast RV & Camping Show will feature over 140,000 square feet of the latest in recreation vehicles, travel trailers, camping supplies, accessories, campgrounds & travel information exhibits. It is the ideal place for camping families and enthusiasts who are looking to purchase their first RV, upgrade their present RV or for the veteran camper to explore new camping adventures.
Dozens of on-site campground information exhibits will provide attendees with literature and information about premier family campgrounds throughout Connecticut and beyond. Representatives from the Connecticut Campground Owners Association will be on hand to help attendees make their camping trip more enjoyable.

Hours of Operation:
Friday, January 28th: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, January 29th: Closed
Sunday, January 30th: 10am-5pm
Friday, February 4th: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, February 5th: 10am-8pm
Sunday, February 6th: 10am-5pm
Box Office Admission:
Adults: $15
Children (14 & Under): Free
The Box Office closes one hour prior to published closing times. The Box Office accepts cash only – no credit or debit cards.
Please contact the RV Show Office at 860-728-2591 with any questions.

40th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
2022-02-24 - 2022-02-27 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Spring 2022 will arrive early in Southern New England when the 40th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show blossoms from Thursday, February 24 through Sunday, February 27 to the Connecticut Convention Center.
The prestigious yearly event will be New England’s only 2022 major flower exhibition and show, covering almost two acres, offering ideas for house, apartment, and condo dwellers. “Rhythm & Blooms” is the theme of this year’s show that features expansive live gardens, a nonstop schedule of seminars and demonstrations, the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s annual Standard Flower Show, and hundreds of vendors displaying and selling all types of items.
As soon as attendees step into the Exhibition Hall, they are welcomed by more than a dozen live gardens in full bloom by professional landscape designers and nonprofit organizations, including naturalistic, low maintenance, native, containers, vegetables, organic, herb, and pollinator gardens.
Over 70 hours of seminars and demonstrations will be presented by horticulturalists, landscapers, and industry professionals, and are free with admission. Every day, Mar Jennings, America’s Top Lifestyle Expert and a 10-time Emmy-nominated and Telly Award-winning TV host and best-selling author, tells How to Best Increase Your Home’s Value. An impressive roster of expert speakers includes Bob Buettner, Karen Bussolini, Pamm Cooper, Jeffrey Eleveld, Len Giddix, Dr. Nick Goltz, Trish Manfredi, Laurie Masciandaro, Thomas Mickey, Charlie Nardozzi, Dawn Pettinelli, Jen Plasky of Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses in Greenwich; Paul Split, Rob Townsend ;George Trecina, and Steve Walowski. [Full list and schedule of events at www.CTFlowerShow.com]
The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s annual Standard Flower Show features over 12,000 square feet of beautiful design, horticulture, botanical arts, and photography competition with entries from members across the state – all themed “Rhythm & Blooms”.
Always popular are the hundreds of booths of displays, activities, shopping: artisans, handcrafted gifts, fresh flowers, plants, garden ornaments, metalwork sculptures, herbs, bulbs, seeds, fertilizers, soils, gardening books, patio furniture, lawn and garden tools, equipment and more. Bring 1/2 cup of soil for free testing at the UConn Co-op booth. At the show entrance will be an 8-foot-tall live sculpture, enhanced with florals and plants, by artist Shauna Shane of Fenton River Studio in Storrs, Conn.

Admission:
Discounted online tickets are $16 for Adults and Seniors are on sale now at www.CTFlowerShow.com.
General admission at the door: $20 Adults & Seniors; $5 Children 5-12; Free for Children Under Age 5.
Hours:
Thursday, Feb. 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 25: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 27: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For COVID-19 policies, please click here.
Parking:
Daily parking in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage: $9.00 all day; or $3.00 first hour and $2.00 each additional hour.
Thursday & Friday ONLY:
Free parking with Free shuttle at the Pequot Street lot at 18 Pequot Street in Hartford, just north of I-84.
Saturday & Sunday ONLY:
$5.00 all-day parking in the Front Street North and South Garages, across the street from Connecticut Convention Center.
Show sponsors include: Connecticut Mulch Distributors, Inc.; Maple Meadow Farm; Renewal by Anderson; WFSB Channel 3; WRCH Lite 100.5; The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut; the Connecticut Convention Center; and North East Expos, Inc.

Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-06 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The original Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show is the largest and longest running home and remodeling show for residents of Connecticut and western Massachusetts! Featuring hundreds of exhibits from local vendors, including products and services for the home and yard. This show is produced by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut, a non-profit association of businesses in the homebuilding industry, known for their quality, integrity and professionalism. Click here to view the promotional video highlighting the features of the Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show!
Hours of Operation:
Friday, March 4th: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, March 5th: 10am-8pm
Sunday, March 6th: 10am-5pm
Admission:
General Admission: $12
Seniors (65+): $9
For COVID-19 policies, please contact 860-563-4212.

Northeast Hardscape Expo
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-17 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Northeast Hardscape Expo is the largest hardscape tradeshow and two-day educational forum in the Northeast.
Hours:
March 16, 2022: 8am-7pm
March 17, 2022: 8am-2pm
For COVID-19 policies, please contact bob@yoffeexpo.com

Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon
2022-03-23 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Go Red for Women Luncheon is back in person, safely and is designed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States, as well as generate funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research for women. This event features inspiring speakers and a heart healthy lunch.

For more information, please contact leigh.pechillo@heart.org or 203-303-3337.

75th All State In-Service Conference
2022-03-31 - 2022-04-02 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The theme of the 2022 CMEA In-Service Conference, “Inspire. Connect. Shine.” focuses on the vital need for quality music education, in today’s rapidly changing and turbulent world. The 2022 CMEA In-Service Conference takes place in Hartford, Connecticut, one of America’s oldest and most historic cities, on the banks of the beautiful Connecticut River. Hartford is the place to be on March 31- April 2, 2022 for an incredible professional development experience.

CES MMA 67
2022-04-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
CES MMA 67 takes place on Friday, April 1st at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

CES Professional Boxing
2022-04-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
CES Professional Boxing takes place on Saturday, April 2nd at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

InsurTech Hartford Symposium
2022-04-26 09:00 - 2022-04-27 17:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
At InsurTech Hartford, our mission is to provide knowledge, insights, and opportunities to build the future of insurance. We have been successfully bringing people together to create connections for over 5 years. Attendees benefit from and connect in a high-energy, live environment learning about the latest trends and innovations empowering our industry.
Date & Times:
April 26th & 27th – 9am to 5pm

Dino & Dragon Stroll
2022-04-30 - 2022-05-01 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
DINO & DRAGON STROLL is the only North American Tour that lets up walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size Dinosaurs AND Dragons!
Nowhere else can you encounter colossal sized dinosaurs ranging from babies to the huge Brachiosaurus standing 20 ft. tall and 36 ft. long, the massive Mamenchisaurus standing over 2 stories high and 60 ft. long, the mammoth Spinosaurus also over 2 stories high and over 45 ft. long, the enormous, show stopping T-Rex at 28 ft. tall and over 60 ft. long and the gigantic Apatosaurus that is 24 ft. tall and 65 ft. long, just to name a few!
DINO & DRAGON STROLL also features the NEWEST dinosaurs and dragons produced with advanced animatronics and sound technology that brings these amazing creatures to life.
Children can participate in Story time and the Dinosaur and Dragon Craft Creations Station for various hands-on crafts. Additional activity tickets are available for purchase at the stroll for themed rides including bounce house inflatables, Dinosaur Scooters, Walking Dinosaur Rides, Stationary rides that give the opportunity to climb on a dinosaur to experience what it would be like to ride on one, and T-Rex ATV’s that children can ride along on a track circling a T-Rex.
Event Hours:
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 – 8:30am-4pm
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 – 10am-3pm
Get your tickets:
https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/1266

2022 Connecticut Library Association Annual Conference
2022-05-03 08:00 - 2022-05-04 17:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Great Scott! It’s been quite a year. We have all had to make major adjustments not only in our daily lives but in how we work. Libraries are no exception. We had to stop our goal of bringing patrons to the library and learn how to bring the library to our patrons. We have excelled at making programming virtual and entertaining, while also maintaining social distance in person. Now, we are looking at ways to get back to the future of libraries!
Featuring an exciting line-up of keynote speakers, plus two full days of workshops and speakers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and exhibitors. Our after-hours events will feature a cocktail hour and a 9-hole mini-golf fundraiser.
Breakfast, coffee/snack breaks, and a hot buffet lunch are included in the registration rate. The goal of this event is to connect our Connecticut Library community with each other and the vendors that help us in the work we do.
Date & Times:
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 – 8am to 5pm + After Hours Event
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 – 8am to 5pm

Ticket Information:
One Day: CLA Member – $175 / Non-Member – $225
Two Day: CLA Member – $260 / Non-Member – $290

Michelangelo Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition!
2022-05-05 - 2022-06-26 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling Frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face to face with the masterpieces. There are 34 Frescos displayed, this innovative presentation showcases pieces, like The Creation of Adam & The Last Judgement, allowing the audience an up close view! Click here for more show information.
For COVID-19 policies, please contact 323-935-6000.

CEN Member Conference
2022-05-05 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
CEN is happy to announce that our 9th Annual Member Conference will be hosted in-person on May 5, 2022, at the Connecticut Convention Center. Join us and over 500 of your colleagues and industry leaders to participate in our event featuring more training, collaboration, education, and networking than ever before!
CEN advances our members’ goals in education, research, and economic development by harnessing the collective wisdom of our members in the areas of: Cybersecurity, Advanced Networking, Education & Innovation, and Community Best Practice.
Since 2000, CEN has been accelerating the progress of our members by providing reliable, low latency, high-speed networking and security services. CEN is the provider of choice for organizations that demand exceptional value, performance, and highly personalized service.
