As part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, we’re proud to announce California Rising: Beauty By Hand.

This craft fair is an important, local voice in this year’s semiquincentennial celebration, Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. It was organized by a small but dedicated group of Southern Californian craft professionals and artists, to include over three dozen Californian craftspeople from all corners of this great state.

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A celebration of our 250th and the pieces that bring us life, liberty and challenge us to the pursuit of happiness.

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Sheep to Shawl is an annual family festival that explores how our ancestors made their clothing from wool. Live sheep will delight children while grown-ups will enjoy demonstrations of wool carding, dyeing, spinning, and weaving.  Lace making and knitting on a vintage sock machine will also be demonstrated.

Handmade clothing items from local and regional vendors will be available for purchase as well as ready to spin fibers, hand-spun and hand-dyed yarns, and spinning and weaving equipment.

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Indie Craft Experience is a thoughtfully curated marketplace designed to showcase exceptional independent artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.

Through hands on maker activities and immersive experiences, we create opportunities for visitors to do more than shop—they can discover, learn, and participate in the creative process.

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The American Pottery Festival (APF) is Northern Clay Center’s premier annual celebration of ceramic art, bringing together 15 nationally recognized artists from across the United States.

Explore an exhibition and sale featuring hundreds of works, connect with artists through talks, demonstrations, and workshops, and shop in person, online, or with our free personal shopping service. Whether you’re a collector, maker, or simply curious, APF offers an inspiring weekend of clay.

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Art in the Park Festival hosts an annual attendance of over 78k people throughout two sunny days in Howard Amon Park.

Over 300 Artists from around the United States travel to show case, demonstrate, educate, and sell their original work.

With music from popular artists, live entertainment, gourmet food provided by award winning food trucks, interactive art experiences, sculpture gardens, and an immersive festival vibe.

We promise a one of a kind art experience.

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Join us for our annual resident artist market, Small Shop, to shop local finds you won’t see online! Belger Artists-in-Residence will have a variety of handmade works available for purchase, including cups, vases, tumblers, decor, and more.

Meet our Residents Michael Carson, Erin Drake, Zoey McLeod, Hannah Schelb, Tyler Suter, and Warren Van Ryzin.

Enjoy refreshing lemonade with your choice of sliced fruit, fresh herbs, and homemade syrups while you shop and view our exhibitions.

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Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence with an afternoon of fire, steel, and family-friendly fun!

Put your skills to the test in our Tomahawk Throwing Competition and Blacksmith Drawing Competition, try your hand at making mini swords, and be there for the exciting debut of our newly revamped Letter Opener!

Meet our talented instructors, and explore a special showcase featuring some of the incredible work being forged by our amazing volunteers.

Admission is completely FREE!

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This 9-day celebration connects visitors with hundreds of master craftsmen from across New Hampshire and New England.

Explore nearly two hundred sales booths featuring fine craft in every medium, shop curated exhibitions, experience engaging demonstrations, and enjoy live music and delicious food.

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The Good Flea returns to Heath’s San Francisco Tile Factory for a weekend of vintage discovery. Explore thoughtfully curated collections of furniture, ceramics, books, records, artwork, apparel, and rare design objects sourced by curators and creative leaders from around the world.

Alongside exceptional finds, visitors can connect with the people behind the collections, encounter pieces from Heath’s own design history, and discover objects rarely found in traditional vintage markets.

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Fuller Craft Museum is partnering with Worcester Center for Crafts to present the American Craft Fair on June 13–14, 2026!

This two-day celebration of creativity will feature handcrafted work by talented artists from across the region, plus studio classes, live demonstrations, food trucks, and music. It’s a vibrant weekend designed to connect makers and the community through the power of craft.

American Craft Fair
June 13-14, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM both days
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA

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The Waterford Fair is the Mid Atlantic’s premier fall festival, featuring heritage and contemporary craft artisans, living history, a juried art show, historic home tours, local food and drink, and entertainment for all ages.

Held in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia, just 55 minutes from Washington, DC, the Fair supports the preservation and educational mission of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

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The Red Mill Museum Village and the Hunterdon Art Museum, in collaboration with Handwork 2026, invite the public to celebrate the opening of “The Peace Flag Project,” hundreds of handmade flags displayed along the Raritan River and pedestrian bridge.

The public is invited to the dedication ceremony, Sunday, June 14th at noon on the Main Street Bridge.  Following the ceremony, both mills will have public programs emphasizing crafts, community and the State of New Jersey’s 250th anniversary.

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Bringing together a thoughtfully curated gathering of artisans for a three-day celebration of art, handcraft, and creativity.

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, the Marin Arts & Crafts Show highlights handcraft, thoughtful design, and traditional techniques. More than 200 artisans present a wide range of work, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, fine art, furniture, decorative objects, and artisan foods.

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Potters Market at the Mint is one of The Mint Museum’s most beloved annual traditions, celebrating the legacy and continued evolution of North Carolina ceramics. Bringing together artists, collectors, and visitors for a weekend centered around craft and community, the event highlights exceptional ceramic artistry while supporting the vibrant pottery traditions of the region.

In 2026, The Mint Museum proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of Potters Market at the Mint, taking place September 25–26 at Mint Museum Randolph. Internationally renowned Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz will serve as juror and present a free public lecture on Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 PM. Known for his groundbreaking work in pottery, fashion, and contemporary Indigenous art, Ortiz brings a bold and influential perspective to this milestone year.

As part of the anniversary weekend, The Mint Museum will also host a special symposium and reception on Sunday, September 27 from 2:00–5:00 PM at Mint Museum Randolph. Acclaimed ceramic artist and scholar Mark Hewitt will deliver the keynote lecture, “The Past, Present and Future of North Carolina Ceramics,” followed by a panel discussion featuring Cynthia Bringle, Travis Owens, and Ibrahim Said.

These programs are presented as part of Craft in America’s national celebration of creativity during America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the enduring legacy and future of American craft.

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