Second Saturdays 2026
Saturday May 9, 10:00 AM - Saturday October 10
6 N. Main Street Kent Barns, Kent, CT
Join us on the Second Saturday of every month from May through October for a vibrant farm market, surprise pop-ups, and live music all set throughout our complex. Our shops, galleries, and eateries will feature new exhibitions and inventory for your enjoyment. It's a perfect mix of culture, shopping, and community.
Learn about exciting special events and happenings by following us on Instagram @kentbarnsct
Portraits
Saturday June 13, 4:00 PM - Monday August 3
Peggy Mercury 9 Maple Street UNIT 2 Kent Barns Kent, CT
Peggy presents "PORTRAITS" featuring works by Alexis England
An opening reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, June 13th, from 4-6 PM. Millerton, NY-based artist Alexis England captures the beauty, majesty, and elegance of some of nature’s most misunderstood subjects.
For details, please email us at hithere@peggymercury.com
Summer Refresh II
Saturday July 25, 11:00 AM - Saturday September 19
Craven Contemporary 4 Fulling Lane Kent Barns Kent, CT
Craven Contemporary is excited to announce their latest show Summer Refresh!
Opens Saturday, July 25th - Closes Saturday, Sept 19th
A second group show of summer-themed works featuring Chad Etting, along with works by Jonas Wood, David Shrigley, Dan Murray, Alex Katz, Billy Sullivan, David Hockney, Elizabeth Peyton, Damien Hirst, and Charles Lutz.
The image attached is Chad Etting ‘Striped Shirt & Sunglasses’, 2026.
Hours & Contact Info:
Saturdays, 11 am - 5 pm, and Sundays, 12 pm - 5 pm.
cravencontemporary@gmail.com
(646) 355-8142
The Naturalist
Saturday August 1, 4:00 PM - Sunday September 13
Kenise Barnes Fine Art -7 Fulling Lane Kent, CT
The Naturalist
Richard Klein, Tricia Wright, Rick Shaefer, KK Kozik, Sally Maca
Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present The Naturalist, a group exhibition bringing together five artists whose practices engage deeply with the natural world-its forms, systems, histories, and enduring mysteries. Working across drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the artists in The Naturalist share a commitment to close looking and material sensitivity. Together, the artists in The Naturalist offer a multifaceted meditation on how contemporary artists act as naturalists: attentive observers, interpreters of living systems, and translators of nature's complexity into visual form.
Contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085, with inquiries or to
arrange a preview of the exhibition.
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00
Bluegrass Jamboree 2024
Sunday September 6, 1:00 PM - Sunday September 6
Under the Big Maple in Kent Barns 6 N. Main Street Kent, CT
Clap your hands and stomp your feet! Our annual Bluegrass Jamboree will feature the talented SCE Bluegrass Band.
Free admission- suggested donation $10 per person. Purchase tickets HERE. Your donation helps the Sherman Chamber Ensemble continue providing live, world-class music close to our homes. The event takes place in Kent Barns, under the Maple Tree, Rts. 7 and 341, Kent, CT.
It’s a chance to let your hair down and enjoy music that’ll get your toes tapping and feet stomping. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this spirited program of new and old favorites in the bluegrass tradition.
Bring chairs and blankets, and if you need a tasty lunch or breakfast before the event, grab delicious treats at our award-winning eateries - Swyft or Wilson's Bakery & Cafe.