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Vermont’s craft fairs offer well-rounded selections of locally crafted products and artworks in all mediums, attracting large crowds of attendees from the region. These creative events bring together Vermont’s communities and are often long-running local traditions, many being held in lovely ambiences. The best craft fairs in Vermont feature high-quality crafts and artworks while providing special activities to keep all ages entertained.
The perfect autumn destination, Stowe Foliage Arts Festival features over 150 artisans selling exquisite, handcrafted products in a scenic outdoor setting surrounded by fall foliage. This three-day event takes place each October at Topnotch Field and offers live craft demonstrations, delicious festival fare, speciality food products, live music by popular local and regional talent, magic acts, and much more!
Held at the Riley Rink Events Field, Southern Vermont Arts & Craft Festival is a weekend event showcasing over 125 juried artists and artisans offering their handmade creations in a lovely setting with manicured lawns. Attendees can also enjoy creative festival foods, local beers on tap, a variety of local bands, live craft demonstrations, and various family-friendly activities.
The Main street of Poultney is lined with quality crafts and fine arts each September for the annual Septemberfest fair. This outdoor community tradition draws together the locals and artisans with a Saturday filled with art and food. Exhibits are found throughout the village, and other artistic and historical destinations are available to explore.
Held in the Weston Playhouse, Vermont’s oldest theater company, the Weston Craft Show features exquisite works of art crafted by the state’s finest artisans. This non-profit event takes place each October and offers the opportunity to support this charming historical village. The craft show’s proceeds benefit the preservation of the community’s historic properties.
The Vermont Holiday Market is a one-of-a-kind event showcasing over 60 artisans and crafters at the Champlain Valley Exposition. It’s held two days in early December, making it perfect for last-minute holiday shopping, and showcases vendors from throughout Vermont and New England. Items at this event include artwork, woodcrafts, jewelry, leatherworks, pottery, distilled spirits, pet goods, specialty food items, and more.
For a weekend of holiday gift shopping, look no further than the SVAC Holiday Market. Attendees can browse a wide assortment of various arts and crafts made by vendors from the region. These handmade, local items include baskets, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and much more. This two-day event is held each November and features both established and emerging artists.
For over 50 years, the Mad River Valley Craft Fair has been showcasing one-of-a-kind pieces from small, whimsical crafts to exquisite artworks. This juried fair is held each Labor Day Weekend and features artist demonstrations, live music, kids’ activities, a food court, and more. It’s definitely not your grandmother’s craft fair!
Held in both the summer and fall, the Chaffee Art Center Festival takes place in the Main Street Park and attracts over 6,000 attendees annually from Vermont and beyond. A wide array of fine artists and craftspersons display high-quality, original works and designs at this juried festival, providing an amazing shopping destination. Music entertainment, kids’ activities, specialty foods, and Vermont breweries.
Explore a wide selection of Vermont-made products at theCraft Vermont Fine Craft & Art Show. Held each November at the DoubleTree by Hilton, this longstanding event is the oldest and largest juried art show and organization in the state. Only the highest quality Vermont crafts across a broad spectrum of mediums are featured at this premier annual event.
Held each October for over 30 years, the Fall Craft Fair & Festival is a community tradition featuring over 50 vendors offering an incredible selection of products including handmade items and homemade foods. In addition to the artistic creations, there’s candy and pastry vendors to enjoy. This local favorite festival takes place in the gymnasium of the Hardwick Elementary school, which is decorated with fall flowers and balloons.