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MARKET SQUARE TRADITIONAL WHOLESALE
February 5 - 7, 2012
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA. Open to the trade only.
THE FEARRINGTON FOLK ART SHOW
February 18 - 19, 2012
Fearrington Village
2000 Village Center
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Join us for a rare opportunity to purchase art directly from over 35 of the South’s finest Folk Artists at the 10th annual Fearrington Folk Art Show. The weekend will be chock full of amazing art, discussions on all things folk art, demos and interviews with the artists, and a special 10th anniversary birthday party preview event on Friday the 17th.
AMERICAN CRAFT BALTIMORE SHOW
February 24 - 26, 2012
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
More than 700 of the country's leading craft artists present their latest hiqh-quality, handmade work.
KENTUCKY CRAFTED, THE MARKET
March 1 - 4, 2012
Lexington Convention Center, 430 W. Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Now in its 30th year, Kentucky Crafted: The Market is a four-day event in early spring that has received numerous awards from American Style Magazine, the Kentucky Tourism Council and the Southeast Tourism Society.
GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL CRAFT SHOW
March 2 - 4, 2012
Germantown Friends School
31 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Annual juried show known as "the other top craft show" in Philadelphia. High-end contemporary and traditional crafts. More info: 215-301-4711
DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN SHOW OF PHILADELPHIA
March 9 - 11, 2012
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks PA
Running in conjunction with The Greater Philadelphia Historic Home Show.
by Old House Media Group
Participating Artists
PARADISE CITY MARLBOROUGH
March 16 - 18, 2012
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlborough MA
Contemporary & traditional fine craft showcasing the works of some of America's most prominent craftsmen.
SPRING CRAFTS AT MORRISTOWN
March 16 - 18, 2012
National Gaurd Armory
430 Western Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
Artrider (845) 331-7900
NORTH PENN SELECT CRAFT SHOW
March 17, 2012
North Penn High School
Lansdale, PA
Valley Forge Road and Summeytown Pike.
Exit 31 (Lansdale) of Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike. Left on Sumneytown Pike, @ 3 mi. south, left onto Valley Forge Road, you'll see high school on left - about 1 block.
Benefit North Penn High School Student Exchange Program
CATAWBA VALLEY POTTERY & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
March 23 - 24, 2012
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Hickory, NC
This Festival is a fund raising event for two non-profit organizations, the Catawba County Historical Association and the North Carolina Pottery Center.
CRAFT BOSTON
March 23 - 25, 2012
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts
The show features 175 outstanding artists, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces.
CRAFTSMEN'S CLASSIC ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
March 23 - 25, 2012
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. Gilmore Shows is the promoter.
PHILADELPHIA INVITATIONAL FURNITURE SHOW
March 23 - 25, 2012
23rd Street Armory
Philadelphia PA
The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show showcases exceptional artisan quality furniture and is the longest running exhibition of its kind. For 18 years we have cultivated an amazing array of handmade furniture and furnishings to suit all tastes.
DEERFIELD SPRING SAMPLER CRAFT FAIR
March 31 - April 1, 2012
Young Building, Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
The Deerfield Spring Sampler welcomes spring and its celebrations: Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings with a variety of art and fine crafts in a comfortable indoor setting. Free workshops & demonstrations are also offered. Inq: info@deerfield-craft.org
MARBURGER FARM
April 3 - 7, 2012
Round Top TX
Antiques, vintage and artisan creations will include American, French, English, Continental, architectural, fine art, jewelry, textiles, mid-century modern, silver, western, garden, painted furniture, early Texas and more. A portion of the spring show proceeds will benefit the Texas Children’s Hospital.
SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL
April 13 - 15, 2012
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds
Gaithersburg MD
250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography.
SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW
April 19 - 22, 2012
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington DC 20001
The Smithsonian Craft Show is the nation's most prestigious juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts. Celebrating the Creative Spirit of America - 30th Anniversary!
Featuring 121 artists, including 44 first-time exhibitors.
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL ST. PAUL SHOW
April 20 - 22, 2012
Saint Paul Rivercentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd :: St. Paul MN
With more than 250 of the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor artists from across the country, this is pure craft at its finest – and the largest juried show of its kind!
FIESTA ARTS FAIR
April 21 - 22, 2012
Southwest School of Art's Ursuline Campus
San Antonio TX
The 2011 Fiesta Arts Fair showcases the contemporary art of 119 artists from all over America. Admission to the Fiesta Arts Fair sustains educational programs at the non-profit Southwest School of Art.
FOLK ART & FINE ARTISAN SHOW
April 27 - 29, 2012
Williamsburg VA
This event brings to the area some of the finest Artisans working in the Traditional American Crafts, along with a mixture of Antiques and Folk Art.
SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL
April 27 - 29, 2012
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography.
BIRDS, BASKETS & BLOOMS
May 11 - 12, 2012
Karen Hurds Tin Shop
Quarryville, PA
2nd Anniversary show at Karen Hurd's Tin Shop. Eight Lancaster County, PA local artisans will be attending, including wood carvers, furniture maker, fraktur and of course, tin ware. For more information call: 717-786-8249
Participating Artists
PA GUILD AT RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
May 11 - 13, 2012
Corner of 19th & Walnut St
Philadelphia PA 19103
More than 140 fine craftsmen and artisans from around the state and nation will showcase exquisite handmade jewelry, furniture, pottery, clothing and objects of art for the home, garden and you.
BYERS' CHOICE CRAFT SHOW
May 12 - 13, 2012
Byers' Choice Ltd.
4355 County Line Road
Chalfont, PA 18914
Featuring 85 exceptional artists creating works of art inspired by traditional design and methods. This premier showcase of American crafts will be displayed in a large expo facility amidst lovely gardens at the Byers' Choice headquarters in Bucks County, PA
Participating Artists
AMERICAN TREASURES
May 14 - 15, 2011
Lyndell, PA
Featuring 20 nationally recognized artists representing American Craftsmanship at it's best. Add to your collection or start a new one while you enjoy a day in rural Chester County, PA.
610.942.3880.
PARADISE CITY NORTHAMPTON
May 26 - 28, 2012
Three County Fairgrounds
Northampton, MA
High end contemporary and traditional craft and fine art from the nation's top artists.
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
June 1 - 10, 2012
Pittsburgh PA
300+ artists in the Artists Market, popular concerts every day and evening, public art and special exhibitions.
WESTERN LOUDOUN ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR
June 9 - 10, 2012
Western Loudoun County, Virginia
Visit the working studios of 45+ talented artists while enjoying a picturesque drive through beautiful and historic western Loudoun County, VA. Presented by four organizations for the arts in western Loudoun. Call 540-338-7973.
Participating Artists
THE LANCASTER HISTORIC HOME SHOW
June 10 - 12, 2011
Lancaster County Convention Center
25 S Queen Street :: Lancaster, PA 17602
Vintage Productions in partnership with Early American Life
DEERFIELD SUMMER CRAFT FESTIVAL
June 16 - 17, 2012
Memorial Hall Museum Grounds, 10 Memorial Street Deerfield, MA 01342
37th Annual event is known as "New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair." Nearly 120 juried exhibitors from 14 states will display and sell crafts of all media in the historic village of Old Deerfield. Inq: info@deerfield-craft.org
NORTH GEORGIA FOLK POTTERS FESTIVAL
June 16, 2012
Banks County Middle School :: 712 Thompson Street :: Homer, GA
The goal of the North Georgia Folk Potters Festival is to promote the arts in Banks County, help support the Art Department in our local school, and to have the best pottery festival in the state of Georgia.
NANTUCKET FOLK ART & ARTISANS SHOW
July 19 - 20, 2012
Annual "Event Under the Tent" to benefit Small Friends on Nantucket Day Care Center
Nantucket, Mass. Bartlett's Farm
THE GRAND LAKE STREAM FOLK ART FESTIVAL
July 28 - 29, 2012
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
Over the years the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival has established its reputation as one of the premier gatherings in New England. For more information contact the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival Committee
at (207) 796-8199
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
July 29, 2012
Austerlitz, NY
Early 19th century craft demonstrations and wares, live music, and blueberries. 518-392-0062.
Participating Artists
KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL
July 29 - 8, 2012
Kutztown Fair Grounds
Kutztown Pennsylvania
Kutztown University Foundation presents a juried show of 200 folk and traditional american craft artisans. 2000 locally handmade quilts for sale and auction. folklife demonstrations, live music dancing and entertainment on 6 stages everyday. For details call toll free@ 1-888-674-6136.
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL
August 3 - 5, 2012
Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA
American Craft Council
800-836-3470
Juried fine craft show offering an array of functional and sculptural objects in fiber, clay, glass, metal,wood, jewelery and clothing
LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR
August 4 - 12, 2012
Mt Sunapee Resort, Newbury NH
10 AM - 5 PM daily
This annual nine-day event features both traditional and contemporary fine craft work by state-juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
603.224.3375
Participating Artists
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FAIR
August 4 - 5, 2012
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
More than 180 expert craftspeople present a rich variety of one-of-a-kind craft including designer fashions, furniture and home furnishings, premium jewelry, and much more!
MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW
August 18 - 19, 2012
Mount Gretna, PA
Every year, during the third weekend of August, this community of some 700 homes and cottages suddenly springs to life, welcoming 285 artists chosen through juried competition and 20,000 visitors who, by their presence, acknowledge the role that art plays in their homes, hearts, and lives.
AMERICAN CRAFT EXPOSITION
August 23 - 26, 2012
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
One of the country's premier fine craft shows brings together 150 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind, museum quality work.
THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET
August 25 - 26, 2012
Pittsburgh PA
The Shadyside Art Festival on Walnut Street is in a popular upscale shopping district. This seven-block area draws shoppers from all over Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
A FAIR IN THE PARK
September 7 - 9, 2012
Mellon Park
Shadyside PA
A Fair In The Park features the overall highest quality crafts of any of Pittsburgh's festivals. Sponsored by The Craftmen's Guild of Pittsburgh.
ARTS AND APPLES FESTIVAL
September 7 - 9, 2012
Rochester Park | Rochester Michigan
Presented by Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a nonprofit art center, the Art & Apples Festival is Michigan's second largest juried fine art festival with an average attendance of over 125,000 festival-goers and 285+ artists from across the country. The festival showcases artists from across the country,
SPOOKYTIME JINGLES HOLIDAY SOIREE SHOW
September 10, 2011
New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company
46 N. Sugan Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Original Halloween and Christmas work, from some of the best artists in the USA & Canada will be shown and sold. A truly wonderful opportunity for Holiday enthusiasts to collect one-of-a-kind holiday art.
COUNTRY LIVING FAIR
September 14 - 16, 2012
Ohio Village
Columbus OH
Reproduction Museum Quality 18th & 19th Century Furniture, Pottery, and Handmade Kitchens.
September 15 - 16, 2012
Upper Bucks County VoTech School
Bedminster, PA
Small invitational show featuring the best in traditional craftsmanship. Proceeds benefit The Bedminster Land Conservancy.
215-795-2352
Participating Artists
OLD DEERFIELD FALL ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
September 15 - 16, 2012
Memorial Hall Museum Grounds, 10 Memorial Street Deerfield, MA 01342
37th Annual, event is also known as "New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair." More than 180 juried exhibitors from 16 states will sell crafts during peak foliage in the picturesque historic village of Old Deerfield. Inq: info@deerfield-craft.org
COUNTRY FOLK ART FESTIVAL
September 21 - 23, 2012
Robinson Hall, 525 S. Randall Road
Kane County Fairgrounds :: St. Charles, IL
This is a specialized show limited to Folk Art and reproductions of antiques and traditional American Crafts. New Venue & promoter for 2012.
Participating Artists
SHELBURNE FARMS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION & SALE
September 23 - October 23, 2011
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
Shelburne Farms’ annual art exhibition and sale highlights the work of artists who interpret primarily the natural and agricultural world onto canvas and paper, and into fiber, wood and stone. An important arts event in the Champlain Valley region. 802-985-0342
ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW
September 29 - 30, 2012
Community Park, 205 Business Park, Armonk, NY 10504
This fine art and fine crafts juried show is sponsored by the Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. Proceeds benefit the North Castle Public Library and its Whippoorwill Hall theater. 10am to 5pm.
HALLOWEEN & VINE
September 29, 2012
Hermann Sons Hall :: 860 Western Ave :: Petaluma CA 94952
Halloween and Vine is a juried art show that celebrates the Harvest, Wine and Halloween. Held in the heart of downtown Sonoma, artisans from across the country gather to show and sell their wonderful works to the public.
THE GUILD SHOW 2011
September 29 - 30, 2012
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
Preview - Saturday, September 29, 9-11 am
Saturday, September 29, 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 30, 10 am - 3:00 pm
TRILLIUM ART FESTIVAL
October 1, 2011
Travelers Rest, SC
This is a fun, funky, laid-back festival featuring folk and outsider artists.
GHOULTIDE GATHERING
October 5 - 6, 2012
Chelsea Fairground :: 20501 Old US-12 Hwy :: Chelsea MI 48118
NEW LOCATION
Over 30 juried artists work to create spooktacular collections to charm and sell at this Halloween-only show. The allure of finding original and one-of-a-kind Halloween artwork attracts collectors nationwide.

Stephanie Rawson, Promoter
517-676-4846
Participating Artists
ST JAMES COURT
October 5 - 7, 2012
Louisville, Kentucky
The St. James Court Art Show ® is a juried fine arts and fine crafts show. Always held the first full weekend of October, it hosts an impressive 750 artists from North America. Held in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes.
WATERFORD HOMES TOUR AND CRAFTS FAIR
October 5 - 7, 2012
National Historic District of Waterford, VA
Near Leesburg, VA
10 am to 5 pm
Three day festival featuring the sale and demonstration of traditional crafts, tours of historic homes, military re-enactments, & art exhibits.
540-882-3018
Participating Artists
AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS
October 6 - 7, 2012
Williamsburg, VA
An Occasion For The Arts is in Merchants Square Area of Colonial Williamsburg and on the streets of historic and downtown Williamsburg, Virginia. This event features fine artists, entertainment, live demonstrations, wine tasting and activities for the whole family.
AUTUMN IN AUSTERLITZ
October 7, 2012
Austerlitz, NY
Located in an historic 1840s living history museum in the Berkshires, this one day event features crafts, food, music and entertainment for children.
Participating Artists
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS FAIR
October 13, 2012
Historical Society of Talbot County's Garden
25 South Washington Street
Easton MD
Step back in time at the first Annual Traditional Crafts Fair in Easton. This event will bring together artisans who still make things the old-fashioned way.
ACADEMY ART MUSEUM CRAFT SOW
October 19 - 21, 2012
Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street Easton, MD
The premier sale of original fine crafts on Maryland's Eastern Shore The Academy Art Museum's annual craft show will feature more than 60 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists.
410.822.287
MORRISTOWN CRAFTMARKET
October 19 - 21, 2012
National Gaurd Armory :: 430 Western Avenue :: Morristown NJ 07960
Annual Show featuring 150 artists offering both contemporary and traditional fine. The show is run by the Kiwanis Club of Randolph Township. All net proceeds of the show benefit local charities.
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL
October 20 - 21, 2012
Montgomery County Community College
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Explore handmade fine crafts and speak with the craftspeople who made them in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
OLD VIRGINIA CHRISTMAS & FALL FESTIVAL
October 21 - 23, 2011
Smith's Fort Plantation in Surry, VA. Just a free ferry ride across the James from Jamestown Island, a group of select craftsmen, will assemble in Colonial costume, demonstrating their crafts and selling traditional Furniture, Floorcloths, Historical Art, Copper Lighting, Birdhouses in Colonial Bldg. reproductions, Chalkware, Fracturs, Silhouettes, Schernschnitte, etc.
DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN SHOW OF THE GREATER MID-ATLANTIC
October 28 - 30, 2011
Fredericksburg Expo Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Featuring highest-quality fine art, traditional crafts, contemporary folk art, museum-quality replicas, original artworks, fine furniture reproductions. Held in conjunction with the Historic Home Show. See website or call 800.782.1253
FOLK ART FESTIVAL OF NEW ENGLAND
October 28 - 30, 2011
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlborough, MA
A gathering of America's finest artisans and craftsman.
Participating Artists
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW
November 8 - 11, 2012
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Exhibit Hall D
12th & Arch Strrets
Philadelphia PA
This premier show and sale of contemporary craft includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States.
November 10 - 11, 2012
formerly known as "A Celebration of American Craftsmanship"
Wilton High School Field House
Rt.7, Wilton, Connecticut
by Barn Star Productions: 845.876.0616
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FAIR
November 10 - 11, 2012
New location! Lancaster Convention Center
25 South Queen Street :: Lancaster, PA 17603
Holiday shopping made easy with gift ideas for family and friends, the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair features a rich array of fine craftsmen complemented by a selection of local emerging student artists.
November 12 - 13, 2011
New England Historical Connection
300 Danbury Road | Route 7 | Wilton CT 06897
203-761-8646
Gathering of nationally and internationally known artists offering limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces in an intimate setting. Sat. 9-5 Sun 10-4. One mile south of Wilton High School. Free admission.
DEERFIELD CHRISTMAS SAMPLER CRAFT FAIR
November 16 - 18, 2012
Better Living Center Building, Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
25th Annual, award-winning event, Deerfield’s largest, features 200 juried exhibitors in colorful, festive booths selling fine crafts for holiday gift giving in the Better Living Center at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. Inq: info@deerfield-craft.org
Participating Artists
MERRY MAKERS FOLK ART SHOW
November 16 - 17, 2012
Clark County Fairgrounds
Springfield, Ohio
The Merry Makers Folk Art Show is the first of its kind in central Ohio. Featuring the finest folk artists and craftsmen from Ohio and beyond. Many of these fine artists have been recognized as the top in their field by Early American Life magazine.
PARADISE CITY ARTS FESTIVAL MARLBOROUGH MA
November 16 - 18, 2012
Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
High-end fine craft and arts - mix of contemporary and traditional work from America's top artists.
NORTH PENN HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET
November 17, 2012
North Penn High School
Lansdale PA
9:30am - 4:30pm
THE 7TH ANNUAL ART OF THE CRAFT
November 19 - 20, 2011
Reading Public Museum :: 500 Museum Road :: Reading, PA 19611-1425 :: 610-371-5850
PA GERMAN FOLK ART SALE
December 1 - 29, 2012
Mennonite Heritage Center
565 Yoder Road
Harleysville PA
Folk art by contemporary artists inspired by old traditions
Participating Artists
CHRISTKINDLMARKT
December 3 - 4, 2011
Held at The Hershey Story Museum
The Museum on Chocolate Avenue
63 West Chocolate Ave. Hershey, PA
Unique, handcrafted treasures from a select group of fine traditional artisans.
COLONIAL CHRISTMAS ANTIQUES & ARTISANS
December 3 - 4, 2011
Annual juried Show at Williamsburg, VA, presented on Grand Illumination weekend. Held at the Lexington Hotel/George Washington Inn & Conference Center in the Potomac Ballroom.
Experience this interesting combination of some of the "best traditional Craftsmen in America" mixed with a sprinkling of Antiques/Vintage dealers.
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW AND SALE CHICAGO
December 6 - 9, 2012
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL
Merchandise Mart Properties
Fine art and fine craft, jewelery and apparel, in a gallery setting
HANDCRAFTERS UNLIMITED
December 7 - 9, 2012
Northville Community Senior Center, Northville MI
Promoted by HC shows. Handcrafters offers an environment filled with 75 artists and craftspeople from around the country.
Participating Artists

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