Upcoming Summer, Fall Craft Shows Near NYC
Whether you are looking to learn how to make handmade crafts, buy holiday items or just simply admire artists' craftsmanship, New York features plenty of craft shows to meet your needs.
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The Craft Shows at Chautauqua
Bestor Plaza
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
(716) 673-5479
www.craftsalliance.com
Dates: Aug. 12-14, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Sponsored by the Crafts Alliance, The Craft Shows at Chautauqua are recognized as "one of the most prestigious small craft shows on the East Coast." All of the shows are limited to 72 participants. These participants set up their finecraft displays throughout the Bestor Plaza at the Chautauqua Institution. This particular show is juried.
The Autumn Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-5456
www.craftsatlincoln.org
Dates: Oct. 1 & 2, 8 & 9 at 11 a.m.
At the Autumn Crafts Festival, 250 juried craft displays are selected from across the United States. Visitors can attend the crafts show at Lincoln Center for free. Along with the displays, the Autumns Crafts Festival also provides continuous entertainment and plenty of parking at an indoor garage.
AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
Columbus Circle
E. Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 473-4330
www.downtownsyracuse.com
Date: July 29 - 31
The AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival showcases artists and entertainers over the course of three days. The craft show is hosted throughout downtown Syracuse and features more than 160 artists. The weekend-long event draws more than 50,000 visitors and is recognized as a premier event of ArtsWeek.
Woodstock‑New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair Fall Show
Ulster County Fairgrounds
249 Libertyville Road
New Paltz, NY
(845) 246-3414
www.quailhollow.com
Date: Sept. 3-5, 10 a.m.
The Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair Fall Show will occur over the course of Labor Day weekend this year. This craft show features 300 independently-juried artists and craftspeople. The show also features live musical entertainment, a supervised children's area, health care products and massage therapy.
Renegade Craft Fair
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 463-0200
www.renegadecraft.com
Multiple Dates, Locations
According to the fair's website, Renegade is known as a celebration of DIY spirit, and each fair gathers new independent artists. Renegade will be coming to NYC for the holiday season, in hopes of helping customers polish off their holiday shopping. The fair will feature handcrafted items, hands-on DIY workshops and festive season food and drinks.
