Ohio Art Fairs
Welcome to the free 2008 Ohio Art Fair Calendar, info on the top Art Shows and Craft festivals in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland and many more Ohio communities. We hope you will be able to attend some of these fine events this year where you will find some of the most interesting shopping in the U.S.
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JANUARY
January 26 & 27
Columbus
Art Studio Clearance Sale
Veterans Memorial Exposition Hall
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm
Admission $6; children 12 and under free
100 Exhibitors
Before the artists can start the new art fair season they like to clean out their studios and you can help them. Expect great bargains on overstocked items, slightly damaged and lots of seconds. This is a great treasure hunt for you, a wonderful chance to enlarge your collection without a lot of damage to your pocketbook.
MARCH
March 14-16
Sharonville
Greater Cincinnati Folk Art & Craft Show
100 Exhibitors
MAY
May 16-18
Highland Hills
Cleveland Fine Art Expo
Cuyahoga Community College-Eastern Campus
60 exhibitors with an emphasis on African-American and ethnic art and artists
May 17 & 18
Delaware
35th Delaware Arts Festival
Downtown
175 Exhibitors
10 am to 5 pm
An outdoor street festival in historic downtown Delaware. Expect a juried event plus entertainment, food, children's activities, free parking and admission.
May 18
Wyoming
Wyoming Art Show
Worthington Avenue
11 am to 5 pm
140+ Exhibitors
May 30 - June 1
Cincinnati
40th Annual Summerfair
At Coney Island
300 artists
Fri: 2 pm-8 pm; Sat: 10 am – 8 pm; Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Free parking. Admission $9.00, children under 12 free.
The fair has over 300 exhibitors chosen from over 1100 applicants with many returning artists who have made a good match with the local buyers.
Held in a lovely park on the banks of the Ohio River in the Coney Island Amusement Park.
JUNE
June 6-8
Columbus
Columbus Arts Festival
downtown on the riverfront
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 11:30 to 6 pm
300 Artists
The Columbus Arts Festival remains the welcome-to-summer event in Columbus, pairing the finest artists and craftspeople with a medley of continuous entertainment including art activities, musical performances and food from Columbus’ finest restaurants.
June 7 & 8
Chagrin Falls
25th Art by the Falls
On the banks of the Chagrin River, in the middle of historical
Chagrin Falls
Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
135 artists exhibiting work in painting, ceramics, jewelry, wearables,
wood, photography, etc. in a lovely setting in a small park.
June 7 & 8
Lyndhurst
Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art Festival
Legacy Village
200 Exhibitors
June 14 & 15
Dayton
Art Affair at the Greene
Greene Town Center in Beavercreek
Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
75 Exhibitors
The Greene Town Center is a relatively new life style center for shopping, eating and living and a gracious site for an art fair.
For more info: www.artaffairatthegreene.com
June 14 & 15
Westlake
Crocker Park Fine Art Fair
Crocker Park
130 Exhibitors
June 20 & 21
Shaker Heights
Craftfair at Hathaway Brown
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Blvd.
Friday - 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
The elegant campus of the Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights is the site for this garden party style craft fair. Nearly 150 artists from across the country exhibiting fine jewelry, clothing and other media. Admission $7, children 12 and under free.
June 21-22
Columbus
15th Annual Olde Worthington Art Festival
downtown Worthington
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
Event held on the Village Green, a beautiful and charming setting with 150 exhibitors. Very pleasant, uncrowded and friendly. Located at the downtown crossroads of Worthington, OH, a northern suburb of Columbus.
June 27-29
Columbus
9th Annual Easton Art Affair
Throughout the streets of Easton Town Center
150 Exhibitors
Friday: 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 12 pm to 10 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm
The show is held on the brick paved, tree-lined “streets” of the Easton Town Center. The look and feel of downtown has been recreated with 140+ fashionable shops to indulge customers and satisfy the demand for unique shopping, dining and entertainment. Though the show hours extend past the traditional early evening, the show “lights up” at night with thousands of after dinner show patrons, making Easton a beautiful place to spend a summer evening.
For more info: www.EastonArtAffair.com
June 27-29
Toledo
42nd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
Toledo Botanical Gardens
June 27, Preview Party - 6 pm to 9 pm
June 28 & 29, 10 am to 6 pm
250 artists
If you would like to shop for art in a botanical garden this is the place. A wonderful garden plays host to this gathering of 250 artists exhibiting in all media. Good food helps to make this an enjoyable day. Great food at the preview party!
June 27-29
Peninsula
Boston Mills Artfest
(weekend 1)
at the Boston Mills Ski Resort
June 27 - Preview night with wine tasting, 6 pm to 9 pm
June 28 - 10 am to 6 pm; June 29 - 10 am to 5 pm
Admission $7.50 for adults; $6.00 for seniors 60+; children free
A highly competitive event, wherein only 160 artists are chosen from over 1100 entrants. This assures the fine quality of the media chosen. Held in a very picturesque area of the Cuyahoga Valley, a pleasant diversion on a summer day. Much free parking.
June 28
Lebanon
Warren County Festival of the Arts
Historic Downtown
10 am to 5 pm
60 Artists
This festival is sponsored by the Council for the Arts, always a good sign for a quality event. Expect a juried arts show, musical entertainment, talent show, children’s activities, demonstration artists, and merchant participation with a full day of family fun and art in a small town setting known for its many festivals and unique specialty shops, Ohio’s oldest inn, The Golden Lamb, and minutes from the Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park.
JULY
July 3-6
Peninsula
Boston Mills Artfest (2nd weekend)
160 artists
See above listing on June 27 for more details
This event has become so popular that several years ago they decided to have two different shows on two consecutive weekends. There is a completely different group of artists on this second weekend, well worth another trip out to the Cuyahoga Valley.
July 11-13
Cleveland Heights
31st Annual Cain Park Arts Festival
in Cain Park, Cedar & Lee Roads
Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, noon to 5 pm
A juried fine arts and fine crafts event featuring over 150 artists. Usually 50-60% of the artists will be first time exhibitors, so if you haven’t been to the show for a while you’d better come back for another look. Held rain or shine with delicious food from popular local restaurants and classy entertainment on the stages of this Arts Park. Everyone has a great time at this fine cultural event. Admission free. Parking is on the perimeter of the park, and shuttles are run from shopping centers.
Cain Park in itself is worth a visit, a deep ravine with centuries old trees, a real escape from the city’s summer heat.
July 12 & 13
Mt. Sterling
Art in the Park
Deer Park State Park in central Ohio
For more info: www.VisitDeerCreek.com
July 12 & 13
Westerville
Westerville Music and Arts Festival
Heritage Park and Everal Barn
Saturday - 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm
180 Exhibitors
Also expect live music with three stages, children's activities, a silent auction and much more.
July 13
Wooster
5th Annual Wooster Arts Jazz Fest
Historic Downtown
Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm
80 artists
In its fifth year, the Wooster Arts Jazz Fest 2008 will feature over 80
artists, jazz, quality food, a traditional New Orleans-style parade and
free children's art activities. This free festival will take place in
historic downtown Wooster, a Main Street, Inc., business district lined
with renovated older buildings, businesses, and loft apartments.
July 20
Medina
35th Annual Art in the Park
Courthouse Square Park downtown
Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
130 Exhibitors
A great little one day show in a pretty park around the gazebo calls you to come. You’ll find over 130 exhibitors from fine art to country craft…bound to please. This is a good example of what art fairs used to be.
July 27
Toledo
Art on the Mall
Centennial Mall on the University of Toledo campus
10 am to 5 pm
Sponsored by the University of Toledo Alumni
AUGUST
There are not a lot of shows in Ohio this month as everyone heads off to vacation, but the following are worth a visit:
August 2
Lakewood
Lakewood Arts Festival
Detroit Avenue between Belle & Elmwood Avenues
160 exhibitors
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Lakewood is a western suburb of Cleveland full of old homes and great neighborhoods. The community comes together to put on this fine little show every August, closing the streets to host over 160 juried artists from across the country. We're sure that you’ll enjoy this one.
For more info: www.LakewoodArtsFest.org
August 8-10
Cambridge
40th Anniversary Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival
Cambridge City Park, near downtown
100 exhibitors
Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
The Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival is one of the oldest in the state of Ohio founded by visionaries who wanted to bring the arts to a small rural community. It endures because of the strength of the concept – to bring the performing arts and fine arts together to educate and entertain the public. This event will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary in 2008 and will be an exciting time for the local and national award winning artists participating as well as for buyers.
August 9
Yellow Springs
Art on the Lawn
Mills Lawn School
100 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Village Artisans Gallery
August 10
Kettering
Art on the Commons
Kettering Civic Commons on Lincoln Park Blvd.
Sponsored by the City of Kettering.
August 15 & 16 (sponsored listing)
Canal Fulton
Canal Fulton Historical & Art Festival
St. Helena Heritage Park
11 am to 8 pm
Admission: $7 - Children free
40 Artists
Enjoy a weekend festival of art and history, celebrating Canal Fulton's historical “canal era” and historical time line of transportation from covered wagons, canal boats, and trains. The Ohio Erie Canal Corridor is becoming Ohio’s fastest tourist attraction. Canal Fulton is one of the last remaining working canal cities in Ohio with an enriched historical district of over eighty nationally registered buildings and one of four remaining horse-drawn canal boats.
This unique festival brings Art & History together. Artists, three local wineries featuring wine tasting, civil war camp and reenactments, historical displays and lectures, museum tours, live entertainment and more.
Visitors can climb aboard and ride a horse drawn canal boat, the St. Helena III, down an original part of the Ohio & Erie Canal as travelers did in the 1800's. Hike & bike the towpath trail, canoe or kayak the Tuscarawas River from a nearby canoe livery. Stroll the specialty shops and restaurants located in the historical downtown district.
For more info: www.DiscoverCanalFulton.com
August 16
Akron
University Park Art Fair
Grace Park, on Perkins St.
10 am to 6 pm
75 Exhibitors
Held in downtown Akron this event brings together a slew of community, civic, non-profit and business leaders. Supported by a collaboration devoted to reviving the University Park area the fair will showcase the metropolitan neighborhood. Expect good things from these people...artists, a communty art project, demonstrations, food, and local entertainment.
August 16 & 17
Lancaster
Art on Fair
Fairfield County Fairgrounds
100 Exhibitors
August 23 & 24
Perrysburg
Levis Commons Art Fair
Town Center at Levis Commons
Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Parking and admission free
This event is brought to you by the Michigan Guild of Artists, one of the organizers of the fabulous Ann Arbor Art Fairs, so you know they know how to put together an art fair. Easy parking, no crowds, just made for your shopping pleasure.
August 24
Hudson
Art on the Green
Main Green
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
150 exhibitors
Art
on the Green is a fine arts and crafts show and sale sponsored by the
Hudson Society of Artists. It is held annually on the green in scenic
downtown Hudson, Ohio. The show features many favorite artists from
around the country, as well some exciting new talent. Parking and
admission free.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 (sponsored listing)
Upper Arlington
42nd Annual Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts
Festival
Northam Park
10 am to 5 pm
200 artists gather in this pleasant park at this event sponsored by the Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission. Artists love one day shows as you will see from the great collection gathered here. Volunteers turn out to make this a pleasant day for everyone and you will be well rewarded by attending. Free admission. Parking on perimeter of the park.
For more info: www.ua-ohio.net
Don Shurlow of Rhodes, MI, demonstrating his handmade toys at Upper Arlington
September 6 & 7
Canal Fulton
Yankee Peddler Festival (first weekend)
Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
10:30 am to 6 pm
350 exhibitors
This is a great family event that blends art, crafting, great food and
entertainment, recreating the colonial
world of Ohio from 1776-1825. This is not only another arts and crafts show,
but a trendsetting event juxtaposing the centuries and honoring
handcrafting that has lent vitality to the American spirit.
September 6 & 7
Bowling Green
14th Annual Black Swamp Arts Festival
Saturday, 10 am to midnight; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
A well organized and relaxed show of over 100 exhibitors. The committee
fosters an attitude of celebrating of the arts, fostering pride in the
community and developing an audience for the arts. Food, entertainment, stages and arts all come together to make a good community celebration at a beautiful time of the year to be outdoors.
September 7
Sylvania
51st Annual Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Arts and Craft Festival
Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd.
300 exhibitors
This juried show features art, beautiful crafts and an afternoon of entertainment for young and old alike.
September 13 & 14
Kirtland
Village Peddler Festival
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
150 Exhibitors
An outdoor marketplace of craftsmen and artisans, folk music and food
September 13 & 14
Canal Fulton
Yankee Peddler Festival (second weekend - see listing above for more info)
Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
10:30 am to 6 pm
September 19 & 20
Grove City
Arts in the Alley
Downtown Grove City
120 Exhibitors
An outdoor art and music festival sponsored by the Grove City Chamber of Commerce.
September 19-21
Thornville
Thornwoods Backwoods Fest
175 Exhibitors
Art, craft, food and music festival
September 20
Waterville
Roche de Boeuf Festival
Downtown
200 Exhibitors
Arts
and crafts family fest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. If you've
never been to downtown Waterville you will find a quaint town and a
perfect place to spend a fall day.
September 20
Perrysburg
Harrison Rally Day, Rally for the Arts Festival
Historic Downtown Perrysburg along Louisiana Avenue
Perrysburg Area Arts Council and Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce
115 booths, children's area, parade and live music
September 20 & 21 (third weekend - see listing above)
Canal Fulton
Yankee Peddler Festival
Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
10:30 am to 6 pm
September 21
Wellington
Harvest of the Arts
Town Hall, Howk Memorial Park
100 Exhibitors
This festival includes over 100 Ohio artisans participating in the fine arts, folk arts and performing arts in the historic village of Wellington.
September 27 & 28
Hamilton
Pyramid Hill Art Fair
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
100 Exhibitors
September 28
Lima
Once Upon A Sunday
O.S.U. Campus, Rhodes State College Campus
100 Exhibitors
1 am to 5 pm
Sponsored by ArtSpace Lima
September 29 to October 7
Butler
Prairie Peddler Festival
east of Butler near Mohican State Park
175 Exhibitors
Juried invitational art and craft festival in a pioneer setting. Old-fashioned entertainment and great food.
OCTOBER
October 2-5
Akron
Ohio Mart
Stan Hywet House & Gardens
120 Exhibitors
For more info: StanHywet.org
October 3-5
Dayton
Oktoberfest
Dayton Art Institute
Preview Party - October 3; Saturday noon to 11; Sunday noon to 7
70 Exhibitors
A fun festival with indoor and outdoor entertainment, live music, skilled artisans selling their beautiful works, children's activities, and excellent food and drinks.
October 11
Worthington
Olde Worthington Business Assn. Fall Festival
Village Green, downtown
9 am to 4 pm
Original art and craft, children's area, hay rides through town, music and food vendors, all taking place at the crossroads of this charming village just outside of Columbus.
October 19
Greenville
13th Annual Greenville Autumnfest
Darke County Fairgrounds
Coliseum & Youth Buildings
10 am to 4 pm
Expect exhibitors offering everything from fine art, clothing, baked goods, antiques at this one day show. A real country fall festival.
NOVEMBER
November 7 & 8
Canton
Canton
37th Annual Christkindl Markt
Canton Cultural Center for the Arts
Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
Visit the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, a lovely facility, to do some serious Christmas shopping with much one-of-a-kind work for that person who is hard to buy for. Some very good fine art can be found also...maybe for you!
November 28-30
Covington, KY
Winterfair - Part 1
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Friday and Saturday 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday - noon to 5 pm
Admission: $7, children 12 and under free. Free return admission any day of the fair.
A holiday artists' market where fairgoers will find unique and beautiful handcrafted items for the home, office or gift giving.
Ohioans are fortunate to have these two wonderful events, Winterfair presented by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen for their art collecting and holiday buying.
DECEMBER
December 4-7
Columbus
Winterfair
- Part 2
Multi-Purpose Building, Ohio State Fairgrounds
Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm; Friday & Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm; Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
Admission: $7, children 12 and under free. Free return admission.
This is Winterfair, Part II, presented for the fortunate people in Ohio who live nearby. Collectors from throughout the Midwest have haunted this event for years, finding the best in American crafts close to home.
December 13 & 14
Cleveland
By Hand
Cleveland I-X Center
Saturday 10 am to 7:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Admission $10, which includes parking; children 12 & under, free
200 Artists
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I was so happy to find your list of art fairs in Ohio. I am a jewelry artist from Texas recently relocated to Cincinnati. Do you have or can someone direct me to a list or some way of contacting the event organizers so that I can send photos in time for the summer and fall juried art shows. Thank so much for the help.
Kitsy Carnes
Posted by: kitsy carnes | January 25, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Kristy Carnes did you find out how to contact the various shows to get into the shows I am in the same boat!
Posted by: Carly | March 05, 2008 at 05:05 PM
I would like to know how to apply and be accepted for the jury of each event. Also to know of requirements per location. Some have mentioned contacting the Chamber of Commerce in each location. Any other suggestions?
Thank you for your assistance.
Karen
Posted by: Karen | April 13, 2008 at 02:40 PM
As webmaster and publisher here I just saw your comments. There are lots of places to find art fairs. Since you are already on this site I suggest you look over the list of events, find the ones that are of interest to you, "google" their names and visit their websites. This is a pretty select list of art fairs but far from exhaustive.
Other sources: Sunshine Artist magazine, FestivalNetworkOnline, Crafts Report, Art Fair SourceBook...
Posted by: Constance Mettler | May 10, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Please read the post above, Karen. Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce is a good source. Also, each state has an arts council (I believe) and many of them list art fairs in their states and some even publish a list. I know Ohio does.
Also, for a little more info on this topic you can buy my ebook listed at the top of the page. It has lots of tips for getting started and is a helpful primer.
Posted by: Constance Mettler | May 10, 2008 at 03:31 PM