Apply & Details → American Craft Council
Late February · 3 Days · Booth: 10×10 $1,500 | 10×20 $2,700 | Corner +$400
- Attendance: 10,000+ shoppers, $2.8M in artist sales, ~380 exhibitors
- Best for: Fine handmade physical crafts ready for serious buyers
** Why It Shines**: Prestigious jury, solid attendance, and high visitor spending.
2. Michigan – Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor, MI)
Apply & Details → Ann Arbor Art Fair
Mid-July · 3 Days · Booth: ~10×10 $700
- Attendance: ~400,000 visitors; ~1,000 artists across 30 blocks
- Best for: Fine art and handmade goods in a massive, outdoor festival setting
** Why It Shines**: One of America’s largest juried fairs – ideal for high exposure.
3. Colorado – Cherry Creek Arts Festival (Denver, CO)
Apply & Details → Cherry Arts Festival
Early July · 3 Days · Booth: 10×10 $900 (row) / $1,100 (corner)
- Attendance: 150,000+ visitors; ~260 artists
- Best for: High-end handmade physical art and craft, with affluent buyers
** Why It Shines**: Elevated profile and prize-winning artist platform. - 4. Florida – Coconut Grove Arts Festival (Miami, FL)
Apply & Details → Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Presidents’ Day Weekend · 3 Days · Booth: 10×11 $875
- Attendance: 100,000+ annual visitors
- Best for: Handmade art and crafts with tourism appeal
** Why It Shines**: Perfect for capturing visitors and locals in a vibrant, tropical setting.
5. Washington – Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend (Bellevue, WA)
Apply & Details → Bellevue Arts Fair
Late July · 3 Days · Application via ZAPP
- Attendance: 150,000–200,000 visitors
- Best for: Juried handmade physical works in an upscale PNW market
** Why It Shines**: Reliable turnout and buying power, with strong regional engagement.
6. Georgia – Yellow Daisy Festival (Stone Mountain, GA)
Apply & Details → Yellow Daisy Festival
Early September · 4 Days · $50 jury fee + booth fee (varies)
- Attendance: ~200,000 visitors; ~92% women demographic
- Best for: Giftable handmade items and home décor
** Why It Shines**: Clearly marketed to your ideal audience; excellent for scaled sales.
7. Illinois – One of a Kind Show (Chicago, IL)
Apply & Details → One of a Kind Show
Holiday (4 Days) & Spring (3 Days) editions · Booth pricing quoted post-acceptance
- Attendance: Thousands of shoppers; 600+ makers
- Best for: High-end handmade gifts and decorative art
** Why It Shines**: Chic venue, professional setup – especially during the holiday gift season.
8. Texas – Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (Austin, TX)
Apply & Details → Armadillo Bazaar
9 Days in December · No application fee; booth details provided after acceptance
- Attendance: Strong indoor holiday traffic, nightly extended hours
- Best for: Holiday-ready, gift-friendly handmade products
** Why It Shines**: Long duration, vibrant live-music atmosphere, and deep local engagement.
9. California – Sawdust Art Festival (Laguna Beach, CA)
Apply & Details → Sawdust Art Festival
Summer season + Winter Fantasy Weekend · Application includes ~$530 installment
- Attendance: Strong summer PR and tourism draw; ~180 artists per session
- Best for: Handmade art reflecting SoCal culture and craftsmanship
** Why It Shines**: Artist community atmosphere with a beautiful coastal backdrop.
10. Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair (Lititz/Philly area)
Apply & Details → PA Guild Fine Craft Fairs
Seasonal indoor fairs · Member pricing + non-member fee apply
- Attendance: Strong fine craft collectors in the Mid-Atlantic
- Best for: Fine handmade craft looking for curated buyers
** Why It Shines**: Established reputation and quality-conscious audience.
11. New York – Rhinebeck Crafts Festival (Hudson Valley, NY)
Apply & Details → Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
Early Summer (2 Days) · Fees revealed upon acceptance
- Attendance: ~8,000 attendees, affluent regional visitors
- Best for: Handcrafted quality products with East Coast buyers
** Why It Shines**: Draws NYC clientele in a scenic, intimate setting.
12. Arizona – Tempe Festival of the Arts (Tempe/Phoenix, AZ)
Apply & Details → Tempe Festival (ZAPP Event ID: 13533)
Spring & Fall · Booth sizes vary; see vendor deck for demographics
- Audience: Strong regional demographic data available to applicants
- Best for: Physical handmade works appealing to Southwest shoppers
** Why It Shines**: Dual seasons, supportive organizer materials, regional buzz.
13. Ohio – Columbus Arts Festival (Columbus, OH)
Apply & Details → Columbus Arts Festival
Summer weekend · Booth fee varies, often around $700
- Attendance: ~350,000 visitors (per city promotional data)
- Best for: Fine art, craft, and handmade goods in a Midwestern hub
** Why It Shines**: Strong city support, great foot traffic from a large metro area.
Pro Tip
Always check the latest show websites for exact dates, updated booth fees, and application deadlines – they can shift year to year. And if you want, I can help you build a personalized state-by-state calendar planner or exhibitor budget template for your business.
