Mass appeal: adventure, relaxation and rejuvenation, romance, arts and culture. Massachusetts offers an extraordinarily rich array of choices. So, think outside the....rock. (Plymouth, that is.) Of course, the Bay State honors tea, bays and parties! But, 388 other events beg the question: tried and true or new? You could start with the biggest: The Big E, Sowa Open Market - May and Cambridge Arts River Festival. And then strike out, independently, to sample all the rest that Massachusetts’ Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows have to offer!
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.
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.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Emmanuel Holiday Gift Market
Church Hall, Braintree, MA
Status: Updated 10/31/2024
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Scituate Community Arts & Crafts Fair
Scituate High School Gym (small & large gyms), Scituate, MA
Status: Updated 10/15/2024
November 2025 (dates not updated)
New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair
Topsfield Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, Topsfield, MA
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Deerfield Holidiay Sampler Craft Fair
Eastern States Expo, West Springfield, MA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
