Massachusetts Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Shows, Family & Kids Festivals 2026–2027.

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.

East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

August 14 - 16, 2026

mineralshowslld.com

(941) 223-1351

Eastern States Exposition - West Springfield, MA

Show and sale of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, beads, lapidary, supplies and home decor. 180 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 collection of: TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE. Largest pure show east of Denver, CO

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.

Rotary Club of Franklin Tri-County Craft Fair

November 14, 2026

Rotary Club of Franklin Facebook page

(508) 846-2590

Tri-County Regional Technical High School - Franklin, MA

Our 1st annual craft fair is Saturday, November 8th from 9am-3pm at Tri-County High School. Formerly run for 50 successful years by Franklin Newcomers and Friends. Admission is $4. Also collecting items for the Franklin Food Pantry!! Please support our community! Event features items for sale from artisans, a bake table, raffle table (everyone wins!) and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds are donated to local charities as voted on by members of the Rotary Club of Franklin.