Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in St. Louis, Missouri

A Missouri Botanical Garden signature event, the Best of Missouri Market draws more than 25,000 shoppers over three days in October. Participation is by invitation only — the market curates a balanced mix of food vendors, artisans, and producers, with priority given to Missouri makers though guest artisans from other states are welcome. Sustainable product requirements apply.

Celebrate 250 honors America's 250th birthday in early July at the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis. The free two-day event centers on major-stage music acts (Zedd, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Loggins, and others), a 1,500-drone aerial spectacle, fireworks, and a city-wide parade. The event is cashless — all vendors accept cards, digital payments only.

Common Thread: A Textile Festival takes over Cherokee Street in St. Louis with curated vendors specializing in vintage, handmade, and custom clothing, crochet, tapestry art, knitting, quilting, leather goods, and fiber arts. Vendors occupy storefronts and street space stretching from Louisiana to Lemp Avenue. The day features pop-up performances, a fiber arts clinic, and culminates in a community fashion show and catwalk open mic at The Golden Record where attendees showcase their purchases.

Held in University City, the Delmar Loop Flowering Artist Festival is a one-day fine art fair — second annual, bringing together 80+ artists selling their work and demonstrating their craft. The festival celebrates artists at every level — budding, blooming, and flowering — across a wide range of styles, experience, and expertise. Artists are sorted into categories based on experience (under 5 years, 5–10 years, over 10 years), offering different price points and a chance for newer creators to share their work. The event pairs with the annual Mural Festival, where a new mural is painted behind Fitz's Restaurant. Featured demonstrating artists include Terry Hinkle, Chris Mouser, Nella Baduini, Bryan Walsh, Ben Angelly, Beth Robinson, Arleana Holtzmann, Jay Thompson, and a live glass blower. Vendors include floral arrangements, floral hair designs, nail art, and food and drink.

Held each October in St. Louis' Historic Shaw neighborhood, this juried fine-art and craft fair draws over 7,000 visitors and roughly 120 artists. Setup is on grass in a tree-lined park on Flora Place — booths face outward onto closed streets with generous spacing between artists, so the feel is relaxed rather than packed. The jury (three art professionals) scores work on artistic merit alone; accepted artists must be present during fair hours and display only original work, though non-original reproductions may constitute up to 25% of inventory. No electricity provided — bring low-voltage lighting. Uneven ground means adjustable stands or shims are recommended. The fair coincides with the Best of Missouri Market at the nearby Missouri Botanical Garden.

Held in Fairview Heights, IL (just across the river), Hometown Fall Craft & Vendor Market brings together local, independent vendors selling jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, and food. No licenses or permits required. Baked goods allowed if fully packaged. VIP vendors get first pick of booth locations and early setup access.

Held in Fairview Heights at St. Clair Square, this indoor winter market brings together Illinois-based small businesses selling handmade crafts, jewelry, home decor, art, fashion, food, and wellness goods. No licenses or permits required. Baked goods allowed if fully packaged. VIP vendors get first pick of booth locations. Electricity spots are limited and first-come, first-served — email after registering to request one.

St. Louis's largest art holiday market, the Print Bazaar takes over Cherokee Street each December with 180+ local artists selling prints, posters, cards, and calendars. You'll find woodcuts, etchings, letterpress, screen printing, lithography, and printed fabrics alongside the creative energy that defines the neighborhood. Vendors fill storefronts, bars, and venues along the street.

Soulard Farmers Market, established in 1779 in St. Louis's historic Soulard neighborhood, operates year-round Wednesday through Saturday. The city-owned market rents stands to produce, meat, and packaged-goods vendors on daily or annual lease terms. Daily vendors (non-food only) can rent half-stand sections on a first-come basis; food vendors require 1–3 year leases reviewed annually in November. All vendors must carry $1,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of St. Louis as additional insured, hold Missouri State Retail Sales Tax License and City Business License, and comply with Health Department food permitting where required.

Held in October at the historic Soulard Market in St. Louis, Soulard Oktoberfest celebrates the German heritage woven through the neighborhood since the 19th century. The festival draws regional visitors for authentic German beer, traditional food, live music, and Bavarian-style beer gardens. Vendors include food, crafts, and local artisans; the event also features traditional German games, dance performances, and stein-holding contests.

Marquee downtown Pride festival (Pride St. Louis) with a large arts/crafts vendor marketplace and separate food-vendor applications.

Downtown food-and-culture festival with restaurant/food vendors plus a makers/artisan marketplace. Confirm 2026 venue is downtown (has bounced to Chesterfield historically).

Held in Tower Grove Park, Tower Grove Farmers' Market has been running since 2006 and is now in its 21st season—the flagship of the St. Louis-area farmers' market scene with 120+ vendors each Saturday from April through October. The Saturday market operates as a makers-only, growers-only venue (farmers must source 90%+ unprocessed agricultural products). Reach thousands of shoppers weekly; the market also features live music and strong foot traffic from an established, local-focused audience. Expansion locations include Tuesday evening markets, plus markets in Francis Park and Richmond Heights.