Massachusetts Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Shows, Family & Kids Festivals 2024–2025.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair in Brewster - May

May 25 - 26, 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 (live broadcast Sunday) to promote this.

South Shore Art Center Arts Festival

June 14 - 16, 2024

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 14-16 69th SSAC Arts Festival.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~Brewster

June 22 - 23, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

First June A Different Drummer Craft Fair -June 22 and 23, 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. Look at our other 5 upcoming show dates in July, August and September 2024 in Brewster and YARMOUTH. JEWELRY category is FULL in all fairs as of 12/22/2023.

Hands on the Arts Festival

June 22 - 23, 2024

eastham-ma.gov/545/Cultural-Council

(508) 241-7006

Windmill Green - Eastham, MA

The annual event includes a juried craft show, art activities for children, and live entertainment. The event annually kicks off Summer in the Town of Eastham on Cape Cod which is the gateway to the National Seashore. Last year's show had crafters and vendors asking to come back before they were even packed up! The weather was great and the first round of tourists to the Cape were taking advantage of the opportunity to buy local products. It's one of those little gems that participants, crafters, artisans, and entertainers enjoy coming back to year after year.

Chatham Makers Market - Arts and Crafts

June 29 - 30, 2024

(774) 228-3902

Chatham Community Center (front lawn) - Chatham, MA

This event is a discovery adventure as you browse the world of craftsmanship. Meet talented makers and listen to their lore of the craft. Find that heart grabbing item that calls out to you. Bring your friends and family and wonder through this fantastic Makers Market. As you travel through the Makers Market you will find items that you have never seen before. Acquire a prized possession or shop for perfect gifts. Invest in the local community and become connected to a world of fine craftsmanship.

Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival

July 4, 2024

Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival

(617) 775-0868

Bridgewater State University - 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.

Chatham Liberty Craft Festival

July 6 - 7, 2024

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 7th Annual Liberty Arts & Craft on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7, 2024. Over 75 Juried Artists and Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works. Free Admission; free parking and held rain or shine.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~Yarmouth

July 6 - 7, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

John Simpkins Field - Yarmouth, MA

July 6 and 7 craft show $180 until 5/31 ($200 after) for 10x10 space. Best show fee for the best location on Cape Cod! 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. See our other 5 fairs in BREWSTER & YARMOUTH for 2024. The Jewelry and Clothing category is full as of 12/22/20

The Patriot Artisans Fair

July 13, 2024

(774) 228-3902

Nauset Regional Middle School - Orleans, MA

New England's best creators, designers, crafters, and makers present their one of a kind items for your browsing experience. U.S. hand made high quality products - help support your local artisan and American made products. The exhibitors are hard working Americans with talent. This is your chance to show support for small business and obtain a truly unique item. The makers will greet you, hear their stories, become connected to a whole world of craftsmanship. This is a shopping adventure. Some of the categories may be jewelry, clothing, bags, decorative items, carvings, wall hangings, paintings, photography, hats, furniture, glass art, etc.

Newton Wicked Awesome Arts and Crafts Fair

July 20, 2024

(774) 228-3902

Albemarle Field - Newton, MA

Visitors to the festival will find very unique one of a kind high quality items. Come explore the wonderful works. Surprises can be seen throughout the exhibition. Supreme Fairs support small businesses by bringing shoppers face to face with many amazing artists, designers, and creators. This shows is a juried show. Plenty of free parking.

A Different Drummer Craft Fair~July Brewster

July 20 - 21, 2024

ADifferentDrummerCraft.com

(508) 364-5551

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A - Brewster, MA

July 20 and 21 craft fair fee - early sign up special $180 paid before May 31. After June 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, 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. Check out our other 5 fairs in June, July and September 2024 JEWELRY category is FULL as of 12/22/2023.

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.