Saint Charles County, Missouri, is located in the eastern end of the state, bordering Illinois. The major municipal and county seat for the area is the city of Saint Charles. This region is known for its many craft shows, which are often held at the local schools or by private organizations in the county. Residents from across the county and beyond can enjoy wonderful local craft goods at these fairs and shows.
The St. Joseph Craft Fair is usually held in mid to late October. This fair is held at the St. Joseph School in the city of Saint Charles. St. Joseph is the largest Christian parish in all of Missouri, meaning that attendance to this fair is incredibly large. Besides craft booths, soccer games are played all day by amateur teams.
The Treasure Chest Arts and Crafts show is a November event, usually held over a three-day weekend. The event is held at the Saint Charles County Convention Center in Saint Charles. The show highlights only handmade craft displays and makers in this annual 3,000-plus attended convention. It is one of the most popular events in Missouri, attracting people from across Missouri and Illinois.
The Saint Charles Family YMCA holds a craft fair on one of the Saturdays in November. This craft fair boasts small craft makers and local artists. There are even media artists who are allowed to show their film or performance work at the craft fair.
The Springtime Arts and Crafts Fair is held in the small municipality of Dardenne Praire in St. Charles County. This event is held in early March and is always held at John Weldon Elementary School. Hot food and drinks are served at this event, which usually has around 100 vendors spotlighting handmade crafts.
