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
Summer Refresh
Saturday May 23, 4:00 PM - Saturday July 18
Craven Contemporary 4 Fulling Lane Kent Barns Kent, CT
Craven Contemporary is excited to announce Summer Refresh!
Opens Saturday, May 23, 2026
Closes Saturday, July 18, 2026
Group show of summer-themed works, including work by Bruno Leydet, Alex Katz, Louis Fratino, Sharon Core, David Shrigley, Daniel Murray, Alex Prager, Kehinde Wiley, and Danielle Orchard.
The image featured is by Kehinde Wiley's ‘Portrait of Marie-Agnes Dien’.
Hours & Contact Info:
Saturdays, 11 am - 5 pm, and Sundays, 12 pm - 5 pm.
cravencontemporary@gmail.com
(646) 355-8142
Behind My Eyes & On This Fresh Morning
Saturday June 13, 4:00 PM - Sunday July 26
Kenise Barnes Fine Art -7 Fulling Lane Kent, CT
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Presents Two Exhibitions
Behind My Eyes: Gregory Hennen & David Konigsberg
On This Fresh Morning: Margot Glass
Gregory Hennen: Landscape paintings
Hennen’s work is known for its clarity, quietude, and distilled sense of place.
David Konigsberg: Still life paintings
Konigsberg’s paintings explore the poetics of the emotional resonance of everyday objects.
Margot Glass focuses primarily on drawing, using various traditional methods and materials as a foundation for her work, including traditional silverpoint and 14k goldpoint, homemade organic inks, and oil and acrylic painting with mixed mica using fine point crow quill pens in place of brushes.
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
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
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.