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, 396 other events beg the question: tried and true or new? You could start with the biggest: The Big E, Sowa Open Market 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!
A Different Drummer Craft at Lemon Tree Village~May
May 30 - 31, 2026
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 3rd year event.
A Different Drummer Craft Fair~Brewster
June 13 - 14, 2026
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 (5-7 vendors in one category for balanced fair). 10x10 spaces, tents suggested, easy setup with drive up spaces and early setup on Friday afternoon, overnight security. Will be advertised in print, radio, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media./ Please see website for application & rules. Checks/money orders only Contact Pat Daley Show Director with any questions.
Festival by the Lake
June 14, 2026
wcna.org/festival
(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.
A Different Drummer Craft Fair~July Brewster
July 18 - 19, 2026
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 (5-7 vendors in one category to maintain balance). 10x10 spaces, tents suggested, easy setup with drive up spaces, Friday afternoon early setup, overnight security. Will be advertised in print, radio, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media.Please see website for application & rules. Checks/money orders only. Please contact Pat Daley with questions.
A Different Drummer August Craft Fair~August~Brewster
August 1 - 2, 2026
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 (6-7 vendors in one category for balance). 10x10 spaces, tents suggested, easy setup with drive-up spaces, Friday afternoon early setup, overnight security. Will be advertised in print, radio, tourist publications, posters and flyers, and social media. Please see website for application & rules. Checks/money orders only. Please contact Pat Daley with any questions regarding jury or sign-up.
PPL Arts & Craft Festival
August 8 - 9, 2026
(774) 766-7689
Plymouth Public Library - Plymouth, MA
Fine Arts & Fine Crafts with 75 juried artists, accompanying food, music and entertainment. In this our seventh year, our Art Festival is to two days and allows both Friday night and Saturday morning set up. There will also be several family activities, and special artists demonstration exhibits. Four music performers and food trucks also participate. The popular special LEGO creation exhibit and contest is also offered. Artist awards given for top presenters in each media category. Foundation sponsored purchase incentives to encourage festival attendees will be introduced this year.
A Different Drummer Craft Fair September ~ Brewster
September 12 - 13, 2026
adifferentdrummercraft.com
(508) 364-5551
Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA
Juried, handmade craft-fine art show (no buy-resell, no manufactured & no reps). Great visibility on main road Route 6A in oceanside family park. Balanced by craft (5-7 vendors in the same category) for 50 spaces. 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. Please see website for application & rules. Checks/money orders only. Contact Pat Daley for jury/sign up info today!
Fruitlands Fourteenth Craft Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026
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 19 & 20, 2026. 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.
Boxford Apple Festival
September 19, 2026
boxfordhistoricalsociety.org
(978) 764-4636
East Boxford Village - Boxford, MA
Large community event in East Boxford Village. Handmade crafts, food, music, historic house tours. Proceeds support maintenance of Holyoke-French House.
A Different Drummer Craft Fair October ~ Brewster
October 3 - 4, 2026
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 (5-7 vendors in one craft for balance). 10x10 spaces, tents required, easy setup with drive up spaces, Friday afternoon early setup, overnight security. Heavily advertised in print, radio, tourist publications, posters & flyers, & social media.
A Different Drummer Craft Fair at Lemon Tree Village
October 24 - 25, 2026
ADifferentDrummerCraft.com
(508) 364-5551
Lemon Tree Village Shops - Brewster, MA
20 craftspeople will be displaying their handcrafted items as a preview for the 4th Holiday Craft Fair at Monomoy High School in Harwich. 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. The craft fair will be arranged in the parking lot. See the application & guidelines on the website. Checks or money order payments only.
A Different Drummer Fourth Holiday Craft Fair
November 14, 2026
ADifferentDrummerCraft.com
(508) 364-5551
Monomoy Regional HS Gym - Harwich, MA
The 4th 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. 64 booths are available between gym and cafeteria but only 7 have electric. Well lit gym but battery powered lights are encouraged if you need lights. Bright cafeteria has 14 booths and is across from the gym. The same quantity/quality advertising is being done for the Holiday Craft Fair as for the summer fairs with print, radio and social media.
April 18, 2026
Framingham Rotary Spring Craft Fair
Keefe Technical High Schoool, Framingham, MA
Status: Updated 1/31/2026
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Marlborough International Gem and Jewelry Show, Inc.
Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MA
Status: Updated 2/7/2025
April 25, 2026
Wakefield Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Craft Fair
Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, Wakefield, MA
Status: Updated 8/17/2025
April 25, 2026
Earth Day Event
North Middlesex Regional High School Parking Lot, Townsend, MA
Status: Updated 1/10/2026
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Amherst Farmers' Market- April
Amherst Common, Amherst, MA
Status: Updated 4/14/2025
April 23 - 26, 2026
Nantucket Daffodil Festival
Main Street, Children's Beach, Siasconset, Nantucket, MA
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
April 2026 (dates not updated)
The Town and the City Festival
Various Locations, Lowell, MA
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
April 2026 (dates not updated)
West Springfield Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Status: Updated 1/24/2025
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival
Gore Place, Waltham, MA
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
April 2026 (dates not updated)
New England Folk Festival
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA
Status: Updated 12/5/2024
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Melrose Arts Festival
Memorial Hall, Melrose, MA
Status: Updated 12/9/2024
April 30 - May 2, 2026
The Town and the City Festival
Various Locations, Lowell, MA
Status: Updated 7/14/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Smokey Chestnut Farm's Spring Craft Fair
Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue, Norton, MA
Status: Updated 2/6/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Wake Up the Earth Festival and Parade
Mass. DCR Southwest Corridor Park @ Stony Brook T Station, Jamaica Plain, MA
Status: Updated 3/3/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Foxboro Jaycees Spring Vendor and Craft Fair
Foxboro Town Common, Foxboro, MA
Status: Updated 3/13/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Rhythm N' Spice
The Foundry, Cambridge, MA
Status: Updated 2/10/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
NRT's Spring Farm Festival
NRT's Sheep Pasture, North Easton, MA
Status: Updated 3/27/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Brewster in Bloom
Cape Cod Sea Camps, Drummer Boy Park & Along 6A in Brewster, Brewster, MA
Status: Updated 2/7/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Spring Craft, Vendor Fair & Food Trucks at Liberal Club
Liberal Club, Fall River, MA
Status: Updated 2/20/2025
May 9, 2026
Watch City Steampunk Festival
Waltham Common, Waltham, MA
Status: Updated 11/18/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Will Run For Cookies! 5k and Cookie Crumble 2k
Stanley Park, Westfield, MA
Status: Updated 3/31/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Fine Arts and Crafts Show - May
Sandwich Library Lawn, Sandwich, MA
Status: Updated 4/1/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Sherborn Library Arts & Crafts Fair
Sherborn Library and surrounding grounds, Sherborn, MA
Status: Updated 2/24/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Andover Crafts in the Park
Park in Andover Center, Andover, MA
Status: Updated 12/10/2024




















