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: Marketplaces + Festivals
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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Artazan Handcraft Market celebrates handcraft across jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, décor, and artisan goods.
Bringing together artists and makers from across the country, Artazan highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring value of handcraft through curated exhibits, artist interaction, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities for the public to connect directly with the artists behind the work.
Proud participant in Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft.
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The ACGA Clay & Glass Festival returns to the Palo Alto Art Center on July 11–12, 2026, for two inspiring days of handmade clay and glass art, live demos, artist meet-and-greets, a pottery Throwdown, and more. With 130+ juried California artists, this is your chance to discover one-of-a-kind work and meet the makers behind it. Free admission, all weekend long.
📍 Palo Alto Art Center
🗓 Saturday & Sunday, July 11–12
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
🎟 Free admission
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Free event! All ages & skill levels welcome! Join us for a full day of interactive crafting fun at Fiber Fest! You’re invited to celebrate sustainable fiber and craft at San Diego Craft Collective.
At Fiber Fest, enjoy a variety of free crafts, fun Make & Take crafts (for a small fee), local vendors, and live demonstrations, including sheep shearing, wool processing, spinning yarn, felting, weaving, knitting, crochet, natural dye, basket weaving, broom making, and more! See you there!
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Starworks Annual Craft Invitational is a juried, exhibition-style event showcasing exceptional functional craft in ceramics, glass, wood, metal, and fiber. Meet artists, collect one-of-a-kind work, and experience live demonstrations throughout the day.
The weekend begins with a Preview Reception offering early access in a relaxed setting. Featuring leading and emerging makers in contemporary craft.
Preview Reception June 12, 6–8 PM ($25)
Main Event June 13, 9 AM–4 PM ($5).
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100 of East Tennessee’s finest Craft artists in one location. Foothills Craft Guild Show is celebrating 60 years with one-of-a-kind unique craftworks designed and made by well-known artists who are masters of their craft as well as emerging artists that will inspire and amaze!
We have several artists that do demonstrations too. Come and discover them all!
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Support Baltimore Clayworks’ educational programs, artist residencies, and community partnerships by purchasing ceramic seconds generously donated by artists from across our region.
Every piece you take home helps us sustain a welcoming, creative space where all people can experience the joy of clay.
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Bizarre Bazaar, 802ARTsHouse!
Happening Saturday, May 16, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Not your typical craft fair. Think bold. Think funky. Think the unexpected.
From experimental mediums to whimsical creations, Bizarre Bazaar! is where artists break rules, push boundaries, and show work that doesn’t fit neatly in a box.
5 Vermont locations!
- Wild at Heart, Richmond
- Maple Street Arts Space, Essex Jct
- The Brick Store, Fairfield
- Central Vermont Marketplace, Berlin
- Rock Art Brewery, Morrisville
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Twice a year, in June and November, the San Diego Potters’ Guild turns the Spanish Village patio into a lively open‑air gallery, showcasing fresh work from members’ home studios.
The Spring Show runs 10am–5pm on Saturday and Sunday, offering a rare chance to meet the artists, explore new pieces, and talk with them about their craft.
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