Are you ready for handmade holiday shopping this weekend in New York? Check out one of these craft fairs – there’s sure to be something perfect for every member of your list. From Knit apparel to sculptural art pieces… you’re bound to find something extraordinary.
Cottage-core fans, rejoice! This show showcases country folk art through home decor of various styles, including shabby chic and farmhouse.
Garrison Craft Fair
Fall marks a new season of craft fairs across Hudson Valley events, offering shoppers the perfect place to find unique presents or discover artisanal treasures like rustic home decor and handmade soap. Don’t miss this eventful season.
Garrison Art Center’s Fine Arts & Crafts Fair is one of the area’s longest-running and highest-quality crafts fairs. It is located along the Hudson River just an hour north of New York City and offers breathtaking river views and exquisite artisans performing their trade perfectly. A must-see destination for shoppers and lovers of all things creative!
This year’s event will include 65 craftspeople selling jewelry, woodwork, clothing, ceramics, and glassware crafted by Garrison Art Center teaching artists and live entertainment from local musicians. Additionally, attendees can enjoy food vendors and pottery demonstrations by Garrison Art Center teaching artists – plus, it’s completely free! Proceeds benefit this non-profit arts organization in our community!
Cottage-core fans will find much to admire at this Hudson Valley craft show. In years past, the Country Folk Art Craft Fair has offered items spanning styles such as shabby chic to new country. Now look out for upcycled treasures such as handmade drinking glasses by Ten Willow Studio or soaps made by Morphicism!
Students and local producers from SUNY New Paltz join each week on campus for the weekly market to sell vintage goods, coffee, toys, trinkets, homemade baked goods, produce from nearby farms, student club donations, and any support needed.
Phoenicia Flea is a traveling market with an eclectic assortment of artisanal foods and beverages, beauty products, housewares, and more from local and regional businesses. While its selections may differ each time around, Phoenicia Flea regularly makes stops at Tannersville, Kingston, and other cities throughout its journey.
Wappinger Fall Festival
Craft fairs were once widely seen where amateur artists sold subpar works. While this may have been true decades ago, craft shows and fairs are now quickly growing in popularity as one of the premier spots to find handmade goods and personalized presents. With more people wanting unique gifts for every special occasion coming their way every year, craft shows provide the ideal venue.
The New York State Museum in Woodstock hosts an annual craft show that is an excellent way to support local artisans while discovering something special for yourself. It boasts more than 180 artists, with workshops, classes, and demonstrations offered throughout the day; food will also be served.
New York may be famous for its wineries and breweries, but the Hudson Valley offers even more craft beer and cider makers. Notable attractions in this region include farm-to-table restaurants, historic sites, scenic hiking trails, seasonal festivals, and fairs each fall.
Are you in search of an escape from city life? Check out one of the Hudson Valley festivals or fairs this spring – each features live entertainment and food vendors from local areas. The dates of these festivals and fairs may differ, but they all feature food and live entertainment from local vendors.
Sheep and Wool Festival is one of the Hudson Valley’s most-attended craft fairs, drawing visitors nationwide and garnering national press coverage through publications like Vogue and The New York Times. Offering an abundance of art and craft products and fashion and home decor inspiration, this festival promises an enjoyable day trip experience for visitors of all kinds!
Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market provides a more rustic and rural vibe, taking place over two weekends every autumn and offering an assortment of vintage and handmade products ranging from knit apparel, pottery, and stained glass – ideal for giving your home an inviting seasonal makeover!
If you’re searching for something more exotic, visit Rhinebeck for the Catskill Mountain Arts and Crafts Show – one of the country’s most anticipated annual events featuring over 200 vendors selling jewelry, pottery, art, and other crafts. Held during the September 1st weekend and October 2nd weekend.
Hutton Brickyards Field + Supply
As wonderful as spring and summer craft fairs are, autumn ones seem even better. Perhaps it’s because the gift-giving season has officially arrived, or maybe the cool air inspires creativity; whatever it may be, these craft shows offer unique treasures!
Interior designer Brad Ford established Field + Supply, a modern interpretation of traditional arts and crafts fairs. It features goods from studios and workshops across various categories, including metal, jewelry, paper, decorative fibers, wood, glass, contemporary design, and ceramic basketry.
Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, New York, hosts this renowned fair twice annually: in spring and fall. Attracting over 250 talented vendors nationwide, this event also features local food purveyors and live musical entertainment.
Attracted by savvy shoppers, the annual Handmade Market event aims to promote and celebrate handmade items. It brings together designers and artisans worldwide who protect traditional craftsmanship processes as stewards, and it taps into a longing for small-batch design that many thought had vanished in today’s age of Amazon.
This fair provides an ideal opportunity for collectors looking for unique presents for family and friends. Boasting over 120 vendors selling everything from vintage items and repurposed furniture to contemporary furnishings and accessories – including jewelry, sweet treats, and crocheted items – visitors will have plenty of chances to discover something extraordinary at this annual fair.
Visit the Fair and be sure to stop by the Village Coffee Cart throughout the weekend – its coffee is freshly roasted and blended locally, so it will always taste fantastic!
Rhinebeck Fair combines contemporary American design with nature’s beauty, featuring over 100 dealers offering antiques, folk art, vintage furniture, and modern home furnishings – free and open to the public! Don’t miss it this weekend; make sure you visit!
Rhinebeck Antique Show
Fairs and markets were once widely disdained for selling amateur artists’ work; now, these events are popular destinations for shoppers looking to support local artisans. And with the holiday shopping season fast approaching, craft fairs provide an ideal way to buy unique presents directly from makers who use top-quality materials – so whether it’s something handmade for someone special or jewelry to complete your look, there’s bound to be something at every fair!
Barn Star Productions hosts the Rhinebeck Antiques Fair over two days each fall, offering 120+ vendors offering antique art, furnishings, jewelry, and more from across centuries and cultures – American and European antiques, fine folk art exhibits, Mid-century Modern furniture and garden decor, as well as Native American material culture are among those on offer at this annual fair.
Food trucks will also be on hand, offering guests something tasty to snack on during Memorial Day Weekend at Shawangunk Valley Fire Company in Rhinebeck, New York.
Students and local producers gather weekly at SUNY New Paltz on campus to sell anything from vintage goods to handmade home goods. Held in Excelsior Concourse, the market features collectibles, posters, toys, coffee, baked goods, and produce. Student clubs seeking donations also attend.
This annual arts and crafts show is a favorite destination among art enthusiasts, collectors, and crafters. Entry to the fair is free and features many vendors offering live music performances, demonstrations and workshops, children’s art activity spaces, and food vendors.
While temperatures remain mild, this craft fair provides an ideal shopping opportunity for holiday gifts. Boasting over 150 local artists and makers offering handmade goods at great prices, this event is free of charge and makes for the ideal place for local shoppers looking for gifts!
Hutton Brickyards Field + Supply is an annual shopping event with an exciting twist: its riverside market boasts over 250 talented merchants offering everything from food, beverages, and skin care products to jewelry and more. Shoppers will find everything from minimalist jewelry and handmade baskets to handmade soap and funky mugs!
