Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Ventura, California

Long-running Ventura County festival; Pacific Fine Arts Festivals manages the artist and fine-craft marketplace applications. Open to creators of quality handcrafted, small-batch products made in the USA by the artisan selling the work. Artists must hold a CA Seller's Permit at least six weeks before the event. Mandatory Friday set-up.

54th year of a family-owned juried handmade show touring premier indoor California venues. Typically 120-230 exhibits with pipe-and-drape booths and 500 watts of power included. Category limits protect product integrity and reduce direct competition. Applications accepted up to the show dates or until sold out.

Downtown Ventura edition of Patchwork Show, 100+ makers in a historic walkable downtown. Dear Handmade Life calls Ventura its home away from home and has hosted its Craftcation business and makers conference there since 2012. Reachable by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. Bi-annual makers festival produced by Dear Handmade Life since 2007, free to attend, typically 100-200 vendors. Rolling jury: apply by Tuesday midnight PT to hear back by Thursday, accepted up until the week before the show. Fall 2026 applications opened June 6, 2026. Resellers excluded (no Mary Kay, Scentsy or similar); a small number of well-curated vintage vendors accepted. No prepared-food vendors except food trucks; packaged food must submit health department paperwork with the application.

Annual marine trade show at Ventura Harbor showcasing new boats, marine equipment, and watercraft.

The largest annual summer event in Ventura County and one of California's biggest county fairs, at Seaside Park. Arts and crafts vendors in both indoor and outdoor settings alongside 4H/FFA exhibits, livestock shows, demonstrations, carnival, rodeo and a free grandstand concert series.

Scenic waterfront market at Ventura Harbor with local vendors, fresh produce, and artisan crafts.

Downtown Ventura street fair with 200+ vendor booths, live music, food trucks, and family activities.

Family-friendly holiday event at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with lights, ice skating, and seasonal vendors.