New Haven's Arts Fest Tops USA Today's List

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome in. This is Hartford News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. The International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut just snagged third place as the best R Fest in the country from USA Today's 10 Best Readers Choice Awards. These awards kick off with nominations from travel pros and editors, then the public boats over four weeks, putting this Fest ahead of nine other top, one's nationwide. Littleboard co-chairs, rise Nelson and Annie Lynn, called it a huge honor, shouting out the artists, crowds, volunteers, and local partners that keep. It buzzing every year. More than 85% of the programming is free, making it super accessible for everyone, looking to dive into arts and ideas. Mark your calendars for May of 2026 when it returns, proving New Haven scene stays lit on the national stage.