The perfect gift is one that comes from the heart, and there are plenty of artisan crafters who put their heart and soul into their handmade goodies. At these craft fairs held throughout the Garden State, you’ll find one-of-a-kind, handmade and Jersey-themed items.
Editor’s Note: Events are subject to change. Please visit the event’s website before heading out to check on schedule or weather updates.
ted on the east end of Main Street, close to Chester’s Historic Shopping & Dining District. The Historic Downtown is home to over 80 boutique stores and eateries.
Select Sundays, through December
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Under the 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken
Local makers and creators from the area sell their unique handmade creations, ranging from fashion and jewelry to art and photography to home decor and vintage finds to artisanal foods and pet products to kids stuff. There is also live music and outdoor games. Special holiday markets are planned for December 8, 15 and 22.
October 5
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be a day of family fun, with arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
October 5-6
Festival of Fine Craft
WheatonArts, Millville
Check out a diverse collection of 125+ artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. Experience crafting demonstrations, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden, and create hands-on family art. Listen to live music in the food court with a selection of gourmet food vendors and specialty food trucks.
October 6
Somerville Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Somerville
There will be a day of family fun, with arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Harvestfair Fair
Veterans Park, Westwood
Find treasures among 125 vendor booths, including arts, crafts, foods, antiques, estate pieces and other collectibles.
October 12
Linwood Fields Fall Festival
Linwood Fields at Pop’s Farm Market and Garden Center, Monroe Twp.
There will be food trucks and a craft fair, plus hayrides, a bounce house, a kids corn maze, lawn games, kids toys, corn hole, u-pick flowers, and wine from Balic Winery.
October 13
Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Cranford
There will be a day of family fun, with arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
October 20
Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Fair Lawn
There will be a day of family fun, with arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Wayne Valley High School Fall Craft Show
Wayne Valley High School, Wayne
The indoor event has over 100 booths highlighting tons of different crafts and products, many that are homemade and handmade. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available in the cafe, and a bake table will be set up in the entrance way. Homemade pickles and kettle korn will be set up outside.
October 26
Halloween Outdoor Crafts & Collectibles Show
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Feel free to come in costume to the open-air show featuring local vendors and crafters. You can stroll through Scarecrow Alley, where scarecrows were created and decorated by people in the community.
October 26-27
Boo Fest Makers Market
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood
There will be more than 40 vendors, plus face painting and kids activities.
October 27
New Providence Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown New Providence
There will be a day of family fun, with arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
November 2
Sparta Special Olympics Fall Vendor & Craft Show
Sparta High School, Sparta
Start your holiday shopping from 60+ vendors of all types, including food trucks. Support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3 as you spread the word of inclusion. Meet the Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2024-25 season.
November 24
Jingle Fest Craft Show
Wayne Hills High School, Wayne
There will be 100 exhibitors displaying arts and crafts in the gym and café; plus kettle korn and homemade pickles.
We’ll be adding to this list of craft and vendor fairs all year. Know of a fair that’s not listed? Email jennifer@njfamily.com.
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