Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Producer market (vendors within 100 mi); ~42 vendors; produce, meat, baked goods, plants, handmade goods

Falls Park Farmers Market operates year-round near downtown Sioux Falls — a summer market at Falls Park (May–October) and a winter market indoors at Mosaic Arts and Events (November–April). Expect produce, meat, baked goods, flowers, coffee, hot food, local soaps, and handmade goods. Live music at each Saturday market.

Curated small-business market (boutique, home decor, furniture, vintage, gourmet food); 100+ vendors; $5 admission

Arts & crafts show at Ramkota Exhibit Hall; vendor applications open (online + downloadable)

Free outdoor downtown arts festival around the Washington Pavilion; 250+ juried fine-art/craft booths; apply via ZAPPlication

In its 21st annual edition, Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show draws nearly 280 exhibiting members from across 15 states to Sioux Falls—handmade pottery, jewelry, candles, holiday decor, furniture, toys, and more. Running since 2005, the event fills the entire 100,000+ square foot Expo Building at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds with wide aisles, food trucks, and established foot traffic from shoppers looking to support local makers before the holiday season. Members only; private event.

Held in Sioux Falls at W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds, Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show is a private member event featuring 199+ exhibiting members selling 100% handcrafted items from across 15 states — pottery, jewelry, housewares, candles, rugs, furniture, toys, and more. Wide walk paths, plenty of seating, and food trucks on-site. Members-only event; non-members can join at the door.

Held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, the Sioux Empire Fair is the largest fair in South Dakota. An annual summer event, the fair includes carnival rides, fair food, livestock shows, horse shows, and art competitions daily, plus pro rodeo and national headline concerts. Running since 1936 (except during WWII and 2020), the 87th annual fair runs late July through early August. Food vendors can operate in the Grandstand or independent food area; commercial exhibitors book space in the air-conditioned Expo Center or outside.

Held each June at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, the 25th annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with a focus on Tudor England. Family-friendly, rain-or-shine event run by an all-volunteer nonprofit. Expect period-garb vendors, food vendors, and Renaissance entertainment throughout the two-day festival.