Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Rochester, New York

Marquee juried arts festival; artist/vendor applications via ZAPP

A Rochester holiday tradition for over a quarter-century, Holidays at the Market features dozens of holiday-focused vendors selling fresh-cut trees and wreaths, decorations, specialty foods and beverage products, hand-crafted items, seasonal treats, and much more. The Market hosts three Sunday events plus a special Thursday evening event in collaboration with the Market District Business Association, which features specials at Market District businesses in addition to shopping with holiday-themed vendors. During Holidays, the Market is decked out in holiday lights and festive music, and offers a great volume and variety of local shopping and unique gift items.

Running for almost 70 years at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival draws 300+ artists from across the country. Juried show — original work only in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, digital, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, jewelry, metal, glass, leather, wood, or printmaking. No commercial kits, mass-produced items, personal care, edibles, or candles. First-time applicants must submit work samples for vetting. Up to two artists may share a space; indoor booths are single-artist only.

Juried art/craft street festival; art + food vendor applications

Held Sundays May through October in downtown Rochester at Innovation Square, Roc Artists Open Market draws 2,000+ patrons weekly looking for artists, makers, vintage finds, food, and small businesses. The market benefits from cross-traffic with The Lucky Flea (weekly across the street) and nearby festivals and events at Parcel 5, The Grove, and MLK Park—foot traffic stays strong all season. Management prioritizes vendor success with consistent promotion and a loyal, repeat customer base. Food vendor slots are limited to maintain quality; vintage vendors are discouraged (that's The Lucky Flea's niche).

Roc Holiday Village runs late November through December in downtown Rochester, hosting a shopping village with rotating vendor lineups and a mini maker market throughout the season. Vendor and mini maker applications open each May with a June 30 deadline. The village draws crowds with free ice skating, live music, arcade games, Santa meet-and-greets, craft activities for kids, and fire pit seating alongside food trucks and a lodge with drinks and entertainment.

Arts festival with dedicated food-vendor application

Held each May at Highland Park in Rochester, the Rochester Lilac Festival is running its 128th year—a marquee spring celebration featuring 300+ juried craft vendors, a farmers market with local produce and handmade goods, food and craft beverages, live music, and art installations. The festival draws on over 125 years of Rochester tradition and the park's world-class lilac collection. A solid fit for artisans, food vendors, and makers looking for high-traffic, established audience.

Historic public market; vendor apps incl handmade arts/crafts + farm/food

In its 19th season, South Wedge Farmers Market is located in Rochester's South Wedge at the historic Odd Fellows Lodge. The market sources vendors and foods only from within 100 miles, embracing a grow local, eat local doctrine. It has space for just over two dozen vendors — many selling organic produce, meats, wine and foods. Live music and community-group information sessions happen each week.