Craft shows and fairs are events that are organized to celebrate practical arts and skills (everything from pottery and glass blowing to glass art and weaving). Craft fairs typically showcase arts and crafts produced by an array of different exhibitors. The exhibitors tend to be from the region, but also can be nationally and internationally renowned artists. For fans of crafts in the state of New York, there are various craft show choices.
The Renegade Craft Fair is located in McCarren Park, Brooklyn in New York City, New York. Attendance to the Renegade Craft Fair is always free. The annual craft show typically showcases more than 300 indie-craft talents from all over the United States. The craft fair was established in 2004 and takes place for two days in the month of June every year. Some highlights of the event include workshops, complimentary craft magazines and journals (such as the Uppercase Journal and Juxtapoz Magazine), food vendors (which offer vegan, vegetarian and meat meals) and live music (such as brass ensembles and marching bands).
Renegade Craft Fair
1924 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-2707 (office)
renegadecraft.com
The Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fairs are presented by Quail Hollow Events, and are annual arts and crafts shows that take place in New Paltz, in upstate New York (in the Hudson Valley). The Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fairs were established in 1982 on Labor Day weekend. The show draws craftspeople and artists from all over the nation, and is a hot spot for avid collectors of high quality fine crafts and art. A vast array of arts and crafts demonstrations are held at the show. Apart from crafts, live music (from regional acts) is also a highlight.
Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fairs
PO Box 825
Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-8087
quailhollow.com
The Shaker Summer Craft Fair is put together by the Shaker Heritage Society. It is held on a weekend in July every year. The Shaker Summer Craft Fair is situated on the Shaker Heritage Society's grounds in Albany, New York, and displays the work of more than 80 different craftspeople from all over the region. Some of the different items that commonly appear at the craft show include ornaments, clothes, jewelry, gourmet cuisine, toys and household goods. The craft fair also has an on-site family activity station which offers recreational activities for all age groups (such as pony rides). Shaker Craft Fairs are also held during the autumn and around Christmas.
Shaker Summer Craft Fair
25 Meeting House Road
Albany, NY 12211
518-456-7890
shakerheritage.org/craftfairs.htm
