Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Pennsylvania

Held each August in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, 2nd Street Festival spans 14 blocks and draws thousands of shoppers. The event pulls around 200 vendors — food, beverage, and craft — and draws an established summer crowd looking for a full day of street festival energy.

Held in September in Pittsburgh's Mellon Park, A Fair in the Park is a juried fine art and craft festival drawing roughly 20,000 visitors and 85 regional and national artists working in clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, and two-dimensional art. All members of The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh are eligible; the remainder of slots go to jury-selected artists from a national and international applicant pool. Voted #16 in the top 200 fine art and design shows by Sunshine Artists Magazine. Free admission, rain or shine.

A Gettysburg Christmas Festival runs the first weekend of December in downtown Gettysburg. The event brings together vendors, crafters, and businesses along Main Street for a holiday celebration centered on supporting local commerce. Participation is encouraged as a way to drive foot traffic to your storefront or booth.

Held in Biglerville at the National Apple Museum, Adams County's Apple Blossom Festival draws artisans, crafters, and food vendors alongside live music, a petting zoo, gem mining, and tours of the museum's agriculture exhibits. Free admission and parking. Strong family programming — expect steady foot traffic from families exploring the orchard heritage angle and kids' activities.

Adams County Farmers Market is a community-driven nonprofit farmers market in historic Gettysburg, operating Saturdays year-round at Gettysburg Rec Park. Dozens of vendors bring produce, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods, and local goods. The market emphasizes direct-to-consumer sales that strengthen local farms and keep Adams County agriculture profitable.

The Adams County Farmers Market is hosting its Holiday Pop-Up Market in conjunction with A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, bringing together farmers market vendors and local artisans to create a seasonal shopping experience. Rain or shine (except severe weather), this outdoor event draws shoppers in the holiday spirit. Currently at capacity for vendors.

Operating since 1955 in Allentown, the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market is 60+ vendors selling meats, poultry, produce, deli, baked goods, gourmet shops, seafood, candy, snacks, flowers, restaurants, local wines and spirits. The lower level opened in 1953 and the upper level was added in 1958. Many vendors are family-owned, with second, third, or even fourth generations now running operations. Open 50 of 52 weeks annually, it closes during the Great Allentown Fair in late August/early September. All indoors—parking is free.

Held each Thursday in downtown Altoona at Heritage Plaza, this Thursday market runs May through October and draws local farmers, food makers, and craft vendors. Expect produce, dairy, honey, meat, flowers, soaps, and more. Peak season hits July and August.

Held in downtown Altoona at Heritage Plaza, the Altoona Farmers Market runs each Thursday from May through mid-October. The market features local vegetables, fruits, meats, flowers, honey, soaps, syrups, coffees and more, with hot and premade food options alongside produce and craft vendors. Interested vendors can contact chersmear@gmail.com for inquiries.

Held in downtown Ambler each June, Ambler Arts & Music Festival closes Butler Avenue to create an outdoor arts and crafts marketplace featuring fine art, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood work, fiber, sculpture, and more. The 2026 lineup includes 100+ exhibitors—painters, jewelers, candle makers, handmade clothing vendors, upcycled goods, and a handful of food vendors. Music and performances happen on an outdoor stage in the Cavalier Drive Parking Lot. Rain or shine.

Held at the corner of Butler & Maple Avenues in Ambler, the Ambler Farmers Market runs weekly May through October and brings together local farmers and food artisans selling produce, sustainably raised meats, pastured poultry and eggs, and beverages from winemakers, brewers, and distillers. Meet the growers and makers directly. Applications for the 2026 season will be posted in January; contact farmersmarket@amblermainstreet.org with inquiries.

Held in Johnstown, AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival prioritizes local vendors and community makers. The vendor mix spans food (coffee, Thai, Caribbean, pizza, ice cream), craft beverages with a full bar, and non-food makers selling jewelry, original art, and apparel. Expect a strong local-first ethos — most vendors are based in the immediate area.

Arts/crafts heritage festival (Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities).

Art in the Wilds is a juried fine art and fine craft show held each June in Evergreen Park in Kane, northern Pennsylvania. The event brings together regional artists and artisans for a weekend celebration of handmade work in a park setting. Juried event.

West Reading will host its 32nd annual Art on the Avenue, Berks County's premiere art and music festival, held each June on Penn Avenue. The event showcases the work of local and regional artists, crafters, vendors, West Reading businesses, musicians and other talents across four pedestrian-friendly blocks with upwards of 200 vendors. 17 musical acts play on three stages, starting at noon. Free and open to the public.

Held each May at Cherry Street Pier on Philadelphia's waterfront, Art Star Craft Bazaar brings 80+ curated craft vendors indoors under cover — rain or shine. The Mother's Day Weekend event runs 11am–5pm both days and is free to enter. Expect handmade goods, make-and-takes by Project Joy Studio and Second State Press, food trucks, and a cash bar. Pets welcome on leash.

Held at the YWCA across from Park Place in Williamsport, this juried artisan market runs each November during the Victorian Christmas weekend. The market features handcrafted holiday décor and ornaments, handmade soaps and lotions, plus clothing, home décor, ceramics, wooden handcrafts, fiber arts, jewelry and more —all vendor-curated for quality and originality. Vendors include food artisans alongside craft makers. The broader Victorian Christmas event draws nearly 2,000 visitors, many arriving mid-weekend to browse both the historic home tours and the market at their leisure.

Held in downtown Quakertown each May, Arts Alive! is a community craft festival run by Quakertown Alive!, a local organization focused on revitalizing the historic downtown. Part of a four-event annual calendar that includes Autumn Alive! in October.

Juried riverfront arts festival

Held each October in downtown Quakertown, Autumn Alive! is a craft festival organized by Quakertown Alive!, a community group focused on revitalizing the historic downtown. Part of a four-event annual calendar that includes Arts Alive! in May, a Christmas tree lighting, and house tours.

The 73rd annual Autumn Leaf Festival in Clarion runs through early October and draws a major vendor presence — particularly "Farmers & Crafters Day" in downtown Clarion, which brings over 250 crafters selling handmade and homemade goods. The festival spans multiple events including parades, live music, car and tractor shows, and community programming. Strong foot traffic and an established crowd make this a reliable fit for artisans and makers.

Beaver Community Fair is running its 95th edition in Snyder County, celebrating agriculture, food, and country living since 1928. The seven-day event draws exhibitors in sewing, photography, garden produce, and farm products alongside livestock & farm competitions, truck and tractor pulls, kids' games, live music, and midway rides. A real country fair serving Snyder County and surrounding communities.

Held in Beaver at the parking lot behind the Beaver County Courthouse, this seasonal Saturday market runs through December and features local produce, baked goods, and other goods from regional vendors. A straightforward community market focused on supporting local farmers and small businesses.

Founded in 1875, Bedford County Fair is a 7-day fair held at the Bedford County Fairgrounds in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The fair features animal exhibits, skill demonstrations, displays of artwork and home goods, plants, live entertainment, motorsports, and thrilling midway rides. Over 40,000 people around the region are expected to visit. Vendors can book air-conditioned Jordan Hall space or outdoor frontage; all vendors must carry liability insurance and provide a Certificate of Insurance before opening day. Contact 814-623-9011 for vendor fees and applications.

Running in its 62nd year, Bedford Fall Foliage Festival is held each October in historic downtown Bedford in central Pennsylvania's crisp mountains. Over 400 vendors line the streets selling handmade clothes, jewelry, furniture, home decor, and seasonal items alongside food concessions and live local entertainment. No admission required. First weekend booths have sold out; second weekend still accepting applications.