Annual Holiday Crafts Fair
Each year our annual Crafts Fair showcases the remarkable work of the Crafts Center’s own artists and craftspeople (students, studio members, and instructors) where you will discover handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber and mixed media arts items and more. Meet the artists and shop for unique items for yourself or the special people on your holiday gift list.
Mark your calendar now for the 2026 Annual Holiday Crafts Fair:
DATE:
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location:
The Crafts Center
Thompson Hall
210 Jensen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Who can participate as a vendor?
The Crafts Fair is a way for Crafts Center artists and craftspeople and affiliates to showcase the remarkable work of the Crafts Center’s own artists and craftspeople. Participants must be regularly involved in the Crafts Center’s program—as a student, instructor or studio member who has been active within the past three years. All work must be the exhibitor’s own and must be representative of some aspect of the Crafts Center’s program. Beginning on April 15, 2026 you may apply to join the lottery for a booth.
2026 Crafts Fair Schedule
W | April 15 Crafts Fair Vendor Lottery Application window opens
Su | May 31 Crafts Fair Vendor Lottery Application window closes at 11:59PM
W | June 3 Vendor Lottery takes place at the Crafts Center 1:00PM
TH | June 4 Vendor Registration packets emailed to lottery winners
Vendor Registration submission & payment window opens
M | July 20 Vendor Registration submission & payment window closes 5:00PM
T | Sept. 1 Last day to cancel registration and receive a refund
F | Nov. 20 Vendor Setup Day 12-9pm (Crafts Center Closed to public)
Sa | Nov. 21 41st Annual Crafts Fair 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Holiday Crafts Fair Gallery
