Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Wisconsin

414Flea is Milwaukee's curated vintage and handmade market—a rotating series of pop-ups and seasonal markets featuring local vendors, vintage collectors, artists, and small businesses. Everything is thoughtfully sourced with sustainability in mind. The crowd comes to connect as much as to shop: expect vintage racks, live DJ music, food vendors, and the kind of conversations you don't get online. A real third space for creatives and the community.

Large long-running (since 1961) flea/swap market; hundreds of vendors, antiques/collectibles, produce, retail.

60+ year juried fine-arts festival at Viterbo University Courtyard; largest art fair in the area.

Held in Minocqua each August, After Loon Delight Art & Craft Show draws thousands of visitors to Torpy Park seeking handmade goods from regional artisans. The Greater Minocqua Visitors Bureau enforces strict handmade-only standards — no mass-produced, prepurchased, or imported items. You may be asked to demonstrate how products were made or provide documentation. Outdoor grass venue, no rain date. Food and drink vendors must email before applying.

Free-admission craft fair on the roller rink at Rollaire Skate Center; 40+ vendors, bake sale, brat fry.

Large downtown Appleton producer and artisan market on College Ave.

Indoor expos featuring handcrafted items only, run by the Fond du Lac Recreation Department.

In its 5th year, ART 64 brings a bracket-style live painting tournament to The Village of Wauwatosa — 64 artists competing head-to-head across two days, each round with a theme of their choice and timed windows (60, 75, and 90 minutes). Spectators vote in real-time to advance competitors. All paintings sell on-site. Past editions drew 400+ applicants from 37 states and 16 countries. The Village offers dozens of restaurants and shops nearby.

WAAC juried fair south of Capitol Square; artist-run, fine-craft focus.

Art & craft show outside the historic Oneida County Courthouse in downtown Rhinelander; 100+ artists' booths, kids' activities, food, live entertainment.

The 68th annual Art Fair on the Square is held on the Capitol Square in Madison, presented by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Over 300 artists exhibit paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, drawing nearly 100,000 visitors to the Capitol Square. Two dozen different food vendors are located around the Capitol, and music entertainment is featured throughout the fair. Held each July; free admission.

Fine-arts festival on Oven Island in Lakeside Park; paintings, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, wood.

Two-day downtown Green Bay art fair with live music, food, interactive zones, and performances.

Pump House Regional Arts Center street arts festival in downtown La Crosse.

Held in Ashland on Main Street, this Saturday market draws local farmers, food vendors, and crafters selling produce, meats, honey, maple syrup, and handmade goods. Volunteer-run since at least 2011, the market has been recognized as one of Wisconsin's top 5 farmers markets. Accepts SNAP and some vendors take WIC and senior farm vouchers.

One-day autumn festival with fine art/craft booths, sidewalk sales, food trucks, beer/brat tent.

Juried fine-art festival on the Sauk County Courthouse lawn; 50-60 artists, work made by the artist.

Bay View Farmers Market has been running since 2000 and is in its 26th season. Held each Saturday in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood from April through October, it draws farmers growing fresh produce, livestock operators, and crafters selling handmade goods and prepared foods. The market prioritizes community connection — live music runs through the morning, and shoppers actively seek direct relationships with local producers. Juried market; no franchises or MLMs.

Major Northwoods harvest festival on Lake Superior with a large arts/crafts vendor area, food, and entertainment.

Lake Superior producer market in Bayfield.

Juried art festival at Memorial Park on Lake Superior; glassworks, wood carvings, photography. Kicks off the nine-day Art Escape celebration.

Held in Richland Center each November, Believe in the Magic Holiday Craft Fair is a once-a-year event at the Community Center where vendors display handmade goods and crafts. Proceeds benefit Richland Rotary Lights In The Park.

Riverfront downtown Beloit producer market.

Held in Eau Claire at The Pines Music Park, Blue Ox is in its 12th year as a family-owned, independent music festival running in late June. The 2026 lineup includes Marcus King Band, Kurt Vile & the Violators, The Dead South, Charley Crockett, and more across three stages—main stage, Backwoods Stage (daytime regional/emerging artists plus late-night sets), and Family Stage programming. Hardgood vendors sell one-of-a-kind crafts and art; Art in the Pines features site-specific installations by regional artists throughout the grounds. Food vendors offer pizza, curds, burgers, tacos, kettle corn, and beverages. Most vendors take card, though some cash-only booths exist—ATM on-site. Established crowd of outdoor-music enthusiasts who camp on-site.

At 10 years, the Bodega is part night market, part neighborhood hangout at downtown Madison's Historic Breese Stevens Field. The event welcomes over 90+ local artisans and food vendors from Madison and surrounding areas, with crafts, handcrafted jewelry, curated boutiques, candles, soaps, unique artwork, locally sourced honeys and spices, sweet treats, and savory eats. Attendees expect games and activities, various entertainment, live music, and plenty of field space —all free admission.