Massachusetts Festivals 2024–2025.

Brewster Summer Arts and Craft Festival

July 27 - 28, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Drummer Boy Park - Brewster, MA

The Historic Drummer Boy Park along the Kings Highway hosts a variety of traditional American made works at the Brewster Summer Arts and Craft Festival on Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28, 2024, in Brewster, MA. Over 100 Juried Craftspeople will display and sell their American made works at the Brewster Summer Arts and Craft Festival, held at Drummer Boy Park on Route 6A, in Brewster, MA. Free Admission and held rain or shine.

A Different Drummer August Craft Fair~Brewster

August 3 - 4, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park - Brewster, MA

August 3 and 4 craft fair fee - early sign-up special of $180 paid before June 30. After July 1, $200 for 10x10 space. Best show fee for the best location on Cape Cod! Juried, handmade craft-fine art show (no buy-resell or manufactured). Great visibility on main road Route 6A in Oceanside family park. Limited space per craft. 10x10 spaces, tents suggested, easy setup with drive-up spaces, Friday afternoon early setup, overnight security. Will be advertised in print, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media. Check out our other 5 fairs in June, July, and September 2024. JEWELRY category is FULL as of 12/22/2023.

East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

August 9 - 11, 2024

mineralshowslld.com

(941) 408-0362

Eastern States Exposition - West Springfield, MA

Show and sale of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, beads, lapidary, supplies and home decor. 170 retail dealers open to the public, 50 wholesale dealers (for qualified buyers). Free mineral specimens for kids under 13. Hourly Door Prize drawings. Special exhibit of minerals from the private collections of Dr. Terry Wallace, PhD and Dr. Joan Massangúe. SHOW IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Largest pure show east of Denver, CO

Nauset Summer Craft Festival

August 10 - 11, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Nauset Regional Middle School - Orleans, MA

Free Admission, Rain or Shine and Friendly Pets on a leash are welcome. Come and meet the Artisans . . . Over 75 booths of juried, American made arts, crafts and specialty foods. Directions: From Route 6 E take Exit 12 onto Route 28. Free Admission, free parking and held rain or shine. Hours Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

Festival of the Arts

August 16 - 18, 2024

(508) 945-3583

Chase Park - Chatham, MA

A three-day exhibition of fine arts & fine crafts held outdoors at the lovely Chase Park in Chatham, Cape Cod, MA. Event includes 120 booths, a children's tent for them to create hands-on art projects, and fine food.

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

August 17 - 18, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Stage Fort Park - Gloucester, MA

Gloucester Harbor will blossom into the colorful 43rd annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Featuring 250 Booths of American made arts, crafts, food and live music. Pancake breakfast, Lobster bake and Antique Car Show complete this picture perfect New England event. Hours are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Fourteenth African Festival of Boston

August 17 - 18, 2024

africanfestivalofboston.org

(781) 692-7563

Boston Common Park - Boston, MA

We are excited to invite you to be a part of the 14th edition of the African Festival of Boston, which will take place on August 17th–18th, 2024, at the iconic Boston Common Park. This 2-day event celebrates the rich culture and diversity of the African continent and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Whether you are interested in becoming a vendor, a volunteer, or a sponsor, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about how you can get involved, please follow us on Twitter (@AfriFest_Boston), Instagram (@2010afob), and Facebook.

A Different Drummer September Craft Fair~Yarmouth

September 7 - 8, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

John Simpkins Field - Yarmouth, MA

September 7 & 8 craft show early signup $180 paid before July 31. After August 1, $200 for 10x10 space. Best show fee for the best location on Cape Cod! Juried, handmade crafts and fine art fair (no buy-resell or manufactured, no sales reps). Route 28 is a major road in heart of Yarmouth to rest of Cape Cod. Limited space per craft to keep balance. 10x10 spaces, tents required, grassy area, vendor parking behind town hall, customer parking at the school, overnight security. Well advertised in print, tourist publications, posters & flyers, & social media. See our other 5 fairs in BREWSTER & YARMOUTH. The JEWELRY category is full as of 12/22/23

Chatham Artisan Fair

September 14 - 15, 2024

(774) 228-3902

Chatham Community Center (front lawn) - Chatham, MA

Fine arts and crafts fair with fabulous finds for you to explore. We have hand-selected some of the best creators, designers, crafters, and makers who will present their one-of-a-kind items for your browsing experience. This is an event you don't want to miss. Help support your local artisan. Admission and ample parking is free. Bring your family and friends. Supreme Fairs goal: to provide the best venue for both shoppers and artists. No mass-manufactured goods are to be sold.

Fruitlands Twelfth Craft Festival

September 21 - 22, 2024

thetrustees.org/place/fruitlands-museum

(978) 241-7463

Fruitlands Museum - Harvard, MA

Fruitlands Museum's picturesque grounds, overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains, come alive with two 140' x 40' festival tents featuring 48 juried New England Artisans on September 21 & 22, 2024. The show's quality of handmade craft/art, museum offerings, and stunning views have made the festival a popular September destination. It is the perfect event for a fall outing to plan your holiday gifts for family and friends. Food is available from local food vendors, and Fruitlands Café.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair September ~ Brewster

September 21 - 22, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

September 21 & 22 craft fair fee - early sign up special $180 paid before July 31. After August 1, $200 for 10x10 space. Best show fee for the best location on Cape Cod! Juried, handmade craft-fine art show (no buy-resell, no manufactured and no reps). Great visibility on main road Route 6A in oceanside family park. Limited space per craft. 10x10 spaces, tents required, easy setup with drive up spaces, Friday afternoon early setup, overnight security. Heavily advertised in print, tourist publications, posters & flyers, & social media. Check our 5 fairs in June, July & September 2024 at Brewster & Harwich. JEWELRY category FULL as of 12/22/23

Boxford Apple Festival

September 21, 2024

boxfordhistoricalsociety.org

(978) 887-5078

East Boxford Village - Boxford, MA

Large community event in East Boxford Village. Handmade crafts, food, music, antique cars, historic house tours. Proceeds support maintenance of Holyoke-French House.

A Different Drummer Craft at Lemon Tree Village

October 5 - 6, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Lemon Tree Village Shops - Brewster, MA

Lemon Tree Village Shops are centrally located on the bay side of Cape Cod on historic Route 6A in Brewster, 1/2 mile from Drummer Boy Park towards Orleans. A Different Drummer has been invited to present a smaller, more personal craft fair on the premises. This busy location has constant flow of customers for the variety of shops featuring, toys, pottery, statuary, clothing, wildlife goods, cook shop, restaurant and more. The vendors will be arranged in the parking lot, visible to shoppers with signage directing people to the craft fair. There will be advertising in print and on radio to promote this new event.

Castleberry Fall Craft Festival

October 26 - 27, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Shriners Auditorium - Wilmington, MA

Celebrate the changing season at the Castleberry Fall Craft Festival, taking place at the Shriners Auditorium, in Wilmington MA. Over 125 Booths of American made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Adult Admission: $8.00. Under age 14 Free. Rain or Shine. Hours: Sat. 10-5/ Sun. 10-4

Marshfield COA Craft Show

November 2, 2024

marshfieldcoaboosters.org

(781) 834-3441

Marshfield COA Senior Center - Marshfield, MA

Bigger and better than ever!! Our 10th annual craft fair, just in time for holiday shopping!! Arts and crafts fair featuring unique hand-crafted items from all over New England. A diverse variety of items, many one-of-a-kind, including woodwork, glass, fiber arts, handmade lotions soaps, fine art, knits, bags, art, food, ornaments, wreaths, and unusual gifts at reasonable prices. Water is provided for crafters. Chili and clam chowder are available for purchase. We will also have a huge bake sale featuring pies, quiches, cakes, cookies, and creative snacks. There will be an on-site raffle featuring items donated by our crafters.

New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair

November 15 - 17, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Topsfield Fairgrounds Indoor Arena - Topsfield, MA

The Indoor Arena at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield Massachusetts will host the New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair. Over 200 Booths of juried American made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Indoor rain, snow or shine. Admission $10.00, under 14 free. One admission is good of all 3 days!

Twenty-Ninth Original Castleberry Faire

November 29 - December 1, 2024

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Shriners Auditorium - Wilmington, MA

Over 250 Booths of American made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Adult Admission $10.00. Under age 14 Free. Indoor, Rain or Shine. Hours: Fri. 9-5/ Sat. 10-5/ Sun. 10-4 More info on the website.