Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Providence, Rhode Island

Managed by Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the Armory Park Farmers Market is one of the anchor events of Providence's summer food scene, drawing a wide mix of vendors and a loyal neighborhood crowd to the Dexter Training Grounds each Thursday evening. The market operates from June through October and provides accessible, affordable fresh produce in a community that has historically faced barriers to healthy food access. Throughout the season, FFRI hosts rotating special events including Kids' Days with activities for all ages, live theater performances, live music, and food trucks. Produce vendors must source 80% of inventory from RI, MA, or CT farms. Artisanal products are food and agricultural only—no art or craft items. Prepared food vendors must be licensed by RI Department of Health and sell at least three items with locally-sourced ingredients.

One of Providence's most culturally diverse markets, Broad Street Farmers Market is run by FFRI and serves a neighborhood that reflects the full breadth of Providence's immigrant and multilingual communities. SCLT-network farmers bring specialty and culturally familiar produce alongside the season's staples. The market opened in 2002. SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers are accepted, and Bonus Bucks doubles SNAP dollar for dollar on fresh fruits and vegetables.

Held in Providence at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the Cultural Survival Bazaar showcases hand-made Indigenous art from global artists—jewelry, textiles, beadwork, and more. Expect live music, traditional foods from vendors like Buffalo Jump and Sly Fox Den, cultural demonstrations (silversmithing, papel amate making, weaving), storytelling, and dance performances. All vendor proceeds directly support Indigenous rights and livelihoods.

Celebrate Dominican culture and heritage at Roger Williams Park with food, music, a parade, and more. The festival draws a community-focused crowd looking to honor Dominican traditions and connect with local culture.

Held the weekend after Father's Day in June on Atwells Avenue in Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood, the Federal Hill Summer Festival runs Friday through Sunday and features dozens of food and retail vendors, games, and amusement rides. Federal Hill is known as the city's "Little Italy," drawing shoppers to the neighborhood's restaurants and independent shops alongside festival vendors.

Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative on Providence's East Side at Lippitt Park, where Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard meet. Expect produce, flowers, cheese, breads, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry, and eggs—all grown, made, or raised by the vendors themselves. Live acoustic music plays every Saturday. The market accepts WIC, SFMNP, SNAP/EBT, cash, and credit cards.

Juneteenth RI Festival celebrates freedom and unity at Roger Williams Park's Temple to Music with music, dancing, food, and family entertainment. The event draws a mix of vendors and performers to a well-established community gathering.

Held each September in downtown Providence, PVDFest has been run since 2015 as a partnership between FirstWorks and the City of Providence. The free festival centers on art, music, and culture. Multiple stages feature live music and art installations from local and international artists — craft markets and global food vendors showcase the city's creative range. Recent editions have drawn 115,000+ visitors, over 150 artisan vendors, and dozens of food trucks.

Annual boat/RV trade show at Rhode Island Convention Center (1 Sabin St) with 40+ exhibitors

The 13th annual Rhode Island Brew Fest brings 50+ breweries and 200+ beer styles to the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. All-samples-included tasting across two afternoon and evening sessions; food vendors on-site. 21+ event only.

Held in Providence, Rhode Island PrideFest & Illuminated Night Parade marks its 50th anniversary with 200+ exhibitors, live entertainment, community organizations, local businesses, and food vendors at 195 District Park. The day wraps with an illuminated night parade. One of New England's largest LGBTQIA+ Pride festivals.

The 16th annual Rhode Island Seafood Festival returns to India Point Park's waterfront setting in Providence, drawing a crowd that recognizes quality seafood and local producers. Expect restaurant partners serving the best of the Ocean State's seafood offerings, locally produced beer and wine, craft vendors, and live music throughout the weekend. USA Today readers named it one of the country's best specialty food festivals.

Held each March in Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood, the Feast of St. Joseph celebrates the Italian tradition with zeppole from local bakeries, food and retail vendors, live entertainment on two stages, and meatball and zeppole contests along Atwells Avenue. The Federal Hill Commerce Association runs the event in the city's "Little Italy.

Sankofa World Market is a weekly celebration of food, community and culture in Providence's West End. The market offers fresh, locally grown produce, prepared food, hand-made goods, weekly live music, cooking demonstrations, and more. Vendors highlight specialty crops like bitter melon, sweet potato greens, bitter leaf, luffa, Asian corn, amaranth, water spinach, and long beans. The market started in 2014 and operates throughout the summer months. Shoppers can use SNAP/EBT and WIC. A shared-use community kitchen established in 2018 allows local food entrepreneurs to rent kitchen space at affordable cost. Food prepared in the kitchen is sold at market alongside garden produce.

Established in 2013, The Providence Flea is an award-winning vintage and indie maker market in downtown Providence. The summer/fall season runs every Sunday from June through September in 195 District Park (near the pedestrian bridge), rain or shine. Vendors are carefully selected, small- and micro-businesses; their wares are hand-picked, homemade, handcrafted, and small batch—no mass-produced, licensed, or franchise goods. Expect 75+ local vintage vendors, artists, artisans, makers, bakers, farmers, and food trucks. Vendors tap busy foot traffic, get instant product feedback, and use the market as a launchpad to grow. The Flea is juried; application does not guarantee acceptance.

Held indoors at Farm Fresh RI Market Hall in Providence throughout fall, winter, and spring, The Providence Flea is a year-round, award-winning vintage and indie maker market established in 2013. It's a juried market—submission doesn't guarantee acceptance. You won't find anything mass-produced or licensed, or typically sold through groups, clubs, franchises or independent salespeople on a large scale. The Flea welcomes local community nonprofits and has hosted local food trucks, bakers, makers, and locally sourced food purveyors. Returning vendors require a two-market minimum.