Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Puerto Rico

Held in Guaynabo since 1976, Carnaval Mabó runs each February/early March at Tablado del Río. The carnival brings together local artisans, musicians, dancers, and performers, with culinary competitions featuring 40+ chefs, parade of floats and comparsas, live salsa orchestras, and food and beverage kiosks. Local artisans display handcrafted goods, from handwoven hammocks to colorful vejigante masks. The festival closes with the traditional Burial of the Sardine.

Festival Internacional de Circo y Artes de Calle. 11th edition (2026): 25 national + 8 international companies. Artesanos at Cuartel de Ballajá and Plaza de la Beneficencia. ~70,000 attendees. Association ACirc

Running since 1974 in Ponce, Feria de Artesanías de Ponce draws thousands of visitors each late March or early April. Over 150 artisans exhibit hand-made crafts highlighting Taíno, African, and Spanish traditions — wood, clay, ceramics, leather, metalwork, textiles, and items like vejigantes masks, musical instruments, and religious figures. The fair includes live music, workshops, and traditional food, held at Plaza Las Delicias.

Programa de Desarrollo Artesanal DDEC feria coordinated alongside SanSe. Certified state artesanos. Feria in ICP sede + Cuartel Ballajá

Held each December in Old San Juan's Paseo de la Princesa, the Feria de Artesanías brings together roughly 200 artisans from across Puerto Rico to exhibit and sell traditional and contemporary handwork — ceramics, carved wood, textiles, jewelry, leather goods, and more. Organized by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company in collaboration with the Federation of Artisans, the fair includes live music, workshops, and local food vendors. Strong attendance from cruise ship visitors and domestic tourists looking for authentic, handmade cultural goods.

PR's oldest and most prestigious artisan fair (65th edition). 150+ ICP-affiliated artesanos. Talladores de santos, madera, instrumentos musicales, percusión, mosaico, barro, bambú, batik, orfebrería, mundillo, máscaras, muñecas de trapo, dulces típicos. Marquee national event coordinated by ICP + Centro Cultural Luis Muñoz Rivera

Held in Bayamón's urban downtown in mid-February, Festival Chuíto el de Bayamón celebrates native Puerto Rican music through the figure of prominent trovador Don Jesús Sánchez Erazo. The event brings together trovadores, artisans, and major music acts across multiple stages throughout the downtown. Expect art exhibitions, conferences, workshops, agricultural fair, and children's activities. A dedicated "Mercado de Petra" supports women entrepreneurs. The festival is established as an annual event in the Cultural District.

Puerto Rico's largest street festival, 56th edition (2026). Municipal Feria de Artesanía with 80+ artesanos and 47 microempresarios across Plazas Somohano, Beneficencia, Ballajá, and Salvador Brau; parallel ICP feria at Cuartel de Ballajá. Annual January event

Held each May in Guaynabo at the Paseo Tablado del Río, this 6th-edition craft fair brings 100+ artisans from across Puerto Rico exhibiting handmade goods. Expect live music, traditional trovador competition, craft workshops, food vendors, and family activities. Run by the municipal Office of Art, Culture and Tourism.

European-inspired Christmas market, 4th+ edition. ~30,000 attendees. Themed kiosks with artisan crafts, gourmet food, live entertainment. 8+ artisan tables rotating daily. Est. $600-700K economic impact

Held each Saturday at Plaza Santiago R. Palmer in downtown Caguas, Los Sábados Pa' La Plaza is a community-driven marketplace featuring live music, artisans, food vendors, and entertainment. Support local merchants and artisans while performing for an established audience. Free, family-oriented event run by the municipality year-round.

Youth-focused music + health festival by Melody Matters nonprofit. Aug 14 preview at El Nido; Aug 15 main day includes mercados, artesanos, 3 stages, Sunset 5K

Longest-running organic farmers market in San Juan (since 2010). 15-20 vendors: organic produce, artisan breads, cheeses, herbs, sauces, honey, flowers, prepared foods, plus crafts. Operated in partnership with Museo de San Juan

Mercado Local PR is a rotating pop-up market showcasing local makers, farmers, and small Puerto Rican food brands. The Santurce Fresh edition runs at 1055 Ponce de León Avenue in Santurce/Miramar, featuring fresh farm products alongside artisanal food vendors celebrating authentic Puerto Rican flavors. Check @mercadolocalpr on Instagram for current schedule, locations, and vendor application details.

Cooperativa Orgánica Madre Tierra (est. 2002). Organic produce, prepared vegetarian food, artisan bread (gluten-free), yogurt, honey, sauces, cheese, medicinal plants, plus crafts. Free educational talks

Most complete outdoor artistic and gastronomic event in PR. Promotes regional art pieces, live music, poetry, theater, dance, art installations, body painting, local + international gastronomy. Municipal initiative

Día Nacional de la Piña Colada. 40+ bars/restaurants serve $5 specialty cocktails and $5 bites. Artisan markets and live music throughout Old San Juan. Sponsored by Compañía de Turismo PR + Municipio de San Juan + Rums of PR