Festivals in Acton, MA.
Craft Shows, Art Shows

A Different Drummer Craft at Lemon Tree Village

June 7 - 8, 2025

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. It is a sampler of the fullsize fairs. 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 craft fair will be arranged in the parking lot, visible to shoppers with roadside signage, advertising in print and on radio to promote this 2nd year event. This fair is full 3/1

Festival by the Lake

June 7, 2025

wcna.org

(781) 246-9262

Lower Common - Wakefield, MA

The festival is an annual event on the Wakefield Common, along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Quannapowitt. Craft vendors, local organizations, live entertainment, and great food comprise the day. The festival is organized by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association, Inc., (WCNA) as a fundraiser for its many community projects. All proceeds from all WCNA events are earmarked for our town improvement projects.

South Shore Art Center Arts Festival

June 13 - 15, 2025

ssac.org

(781) 383-2787

Cohasset Common - Cohasset, MA

The South Shore Arts Festival takes place on historic Cohasset Common, each Father's Day Weekend. The Annual Arts Festival features over 90 juried craft artists, alongside artist demonstrations, children's activities, and musical performances. This is South Shore Art Center's largest fundraising event of the year, and while there is no Admission, we do ask everyone for at least a $5 donation. March 1, Booth Fees Due. June 13-15 70th SSAC Arts Festival.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~Brewster

June 21 - 22, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

June A Different Drummer Craft Fair - handmade craft-fine art show (no buy-resell, manufactured or sales reps). 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 and early setup on Friday afternoon, overnight security. Will be advertised in print, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media, and radio. 8 spaces left 4/8/2025

Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival

July 4, 2025

(617) 775-0868

Bridgewater State University (Boyden Hall Quadrangle) - Bridgewater, MA

The Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival is delighted to announce the annual July 4th festival featuring over 30 vendors & crafters, with an art show/contest, live music performances, petting zoo, face painter, balloon animals, Roaming Railroad train, tarot readers, food, drinks & other treats will be sold. Spacious grounds, free parking. Fully accessible.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~Yarmouth

July 5 - 6, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

John Simpkins Field - Yarmouth, MA

Juried, handmade craft & fine art show (no buy-resell, manufactured, or home improvement reps). Great visibility on major roads in the heart of Yarmouth. Limited space per craft for balance. 10x10 spaces, tents suggested, level grassy area, vendor parking on field, customer parking at town hall, overnight security Saturday. Will be advertised in print, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media.

Chatham Liberty Craft Festival

July 12 - 13, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Community Center Lawn - Chatham, MA

The Chatham Community Center Lawn will overflow with American made arts, crafts and specialty foods for the Annual Liberty Arts & Craft. Over 75 Juried Artists and Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works. Free Admission; free parking and held rain or shine.

Sandwich Summer Arts & Craft Festival

July 19 - 20, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Sandwich Middle High School, - Sandwich, MA

Over 70 Juried Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works at the Sandwich Summer Arts and Craft Festival Festival. Free Admission and held rain or shine. Handicap Accessible and friendly Pets are welcome on leash. Hours are Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Directions: From Route 6 take Exit 2 onto Route 130.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~July Brewster

July 19 - 20, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

Juried, handmade craft-fine art show (no buy-resell or manufactured, no sales reps). 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.

Brewster Summer Arts and Craft Festival

July 26 - 27, 2025

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 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.

Chatham Summer Craft Festival

August 2 - 3, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Chatham Community Center Lawn - Chatham, MA

The downtown lawn of the Chatham Community Center will overflow with American made arts, crafts and specialty foods for the annual Chatham Summer Craft Festival. Shop American made arts, crafts and specialty foods. Free admission. Rain or Shine. Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm.

A Different Drummer August Craft Fair~Brewster

August 2 - 3, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park - Brewster, MA

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 2025.

Nauset Summer Craft Festival

August 9 - 10, 2025

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.

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

August 16 - 17, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Stage Fort Park - Gloucester, MA

Gloucester Harbor will blossom into the colorful 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.

Kill Tide Arts and Craft Festival

August 23 - 24, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Drummer Boy Park - Brewster, MA

Over 75 Juried Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works at the Kill Tide Arts and Craft Festival, held at the sea side Drummer Boy Park, in Brewster, MA. Craft demonstrations and live musical entertainment complete this perfect summertime event. Festival Hours on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday from10am to 4pm. Directions: From Route 6 take Exit 78 B onto Route 134, to, follow to Route 6A.

Labor Day Weekend Arts and Craft Festival

August 30 - 31, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Simpkins Field - Yarmouth, MA

The Labor Day Weekend Arts and Craft Festival Over 75 Booths of American made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Free admission. Rain or Shine. Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair September ~ Brewster

September 6 - 7, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

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.

Chatham Fall Craft Festival

September 6 - 7, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Chatham Community Center Lawn - Chatham, MA

The downtown lawn of the Chatham Community Center will overflow with American made arts, crafts and specialty foods for the annual Chatham Fall Craft Festival. Shop American made arts, crafts and specialty foods. Free admission. Rain or Shine. Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Fruitlands Thirteenth Craft Festival

September 20 - 21, 2025

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 160' x 40' festival tents featuring 56 juried New England Artisans on September 20 & 21, 2025. 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 October ~ Brewster

October 4 - 5, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

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.

Castleberry Fall Craft Festival

October 25 - 26, 2025

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

Holiday Craft Fair

November 1, 2025

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Monomoy Regional HS Gym - Harwich, MA

The 3rd annual Holiday Craft Fair by A Different Drummer Craft Event! We bring the summertime craft fair indoors with full size 10x10 booths to display your full inventory for holiday shopping. Fair is juried and balanced by craft. Jewelry and Soap categories are already full. In-line booths are available but no electric. Well lit gym but battery powered lights are encouraged if you need lights. This is a first time indoor event but the same quantity/quality advertising is being done for the Holiday Craft Fair as for the summer fairs. Please see website for application & rules.

New England Holiday Craft Spectacular

November 1 - 2, 2025

castleberryfairs.com

(603) 332-2616

Starland Sportsplex - Hanover, MA

The Annual New England Holiday Craft Spectacular will take place at the Starland Sportsplex in Hanover, MA. Over 100 Booths of American Made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Admission $8.00 Adult, under age 14 free. One admission is good for all 3 days. Directions: From Route 3 take Exit 13, onto Route 53.

New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair

November 14 - 16, 2025

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!

Original Castleberry Faire

November 28 - 30, 2025

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.