Ohio Art Fairs and Juried Craft Festivals

Welcome to the free 2020 Ohio Art Fair event listings calendar.

We're happy to share dates and show attendance information on the top Art Shows and Craft festivals in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland, Shaker Heights and many more Ohio communities.

Please join us in supporting fine art and craft show events and the artists who make them possible.

We hope to see you soon at an art fair near you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please check with any art show during the Covid-19 epidemic before you go to make sure the show is still taking place.  We will try to post any cancelations that we hear about.  It may be impossible for us to stay on top of every cancelation so please double check before you go.

 

2021

 

JULY

 

July 2-5 - canceled
Peninsula

Boston Mills Artfest - (2nd weekend)
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Friday Preview Party 6pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
160 artists

See above listing on June 28 for more. This event is 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 9-11*
Cleveland Heights

44th Annual Cain Park Arts Festival
Cain Park, Cedar & Lee Roads
Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8 pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
150 Artists

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 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 10 & 11* - canceled, will be back in 2022
Westerville

Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Avenue
Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
180 Exhibitors

Also expect live music with three stages, children's activities, a silent auction and much more.

 

July 17*
Willoughby

30th Annual Willoughby ArtsFest
Historic downtown Willoughby
10am-6pm
130 exhibitors

 

July 18*
Medina

48th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art Show
Presented by Medina County Art League
Public Square
Sunday, 11am-5pm
130 Exhibitors
Free admission and parking

A great little one-day show in a pretty park around the gazebo calls you to attend. You’ll find over 130 exhibitors…bound to please. This is a good example of what art fairs used to be. Held rain or shine.

 

July 24 & 25*
Akron

Akron Arts Expo 2021
Hardesty Park
1615 W. Market Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
160 Exhibitors

 

July 25* 
Toledo

Art on the Mall
Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St
University of Toledo campus
10am-5pm
Sponsored by the University of Toledo Alumni Association
100+ Exhibitors

 

AUGUST

August 7*
Lakewood

Lakewood Arts Festival
Detroit Avenue between Belle & Elmwood
Saturday, 10am-6pm
160 exhibitors

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.

 

August 8*
Novelty

30th Annual Nature Arts Festival
The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road
10am-5pm
50+ Artists

 

August 8*
Kettering

Art on the Commons
Kettering Civic Commons, 675 Lincoln Park Blvd.
Sponsored by the City of Kettering
11am-5pm
100+ Artists

 

August 13-15*
Cambridge

51st Annual Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival
Cambridge City Park near downtown
Friday, 3pm-8pm;
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
100 exhibitors

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.

 

August 14*
Yellow Springs

Art on the Lawn
Mills Lawn Elementary School, 200 S. Walnut Street
10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Village Artisans Gallery

 

August 21*
Green

15th Annual Art-a-Palooza
Boettler Park, 5300 Massillion Road
Presented by the Green Arts Council and The City of Green
10am-5pm
90 Artists

For more info: www.greenartscouncil.org

 

August 21 & 22*
Perrysburg

17th Annual Levis Commons Art Fair
Town Center at Levis Commons
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Parking and admission free
130 Artists

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.

For more info: www.theguild.org

 

     This page is not complete for 2021 beyond this point.

          Please check back again for the correct dates!

   All updated shows will have an asterisk* after the date.

 

August 21-23
Columbus

Suite Art Columbus, Ohio
Homewood Suites Polaris, 2045 Polaris Pkwy
Friday, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm
25 Artists

For more info: www.suiteartfair.com

 

August 21 & 22*
Cleveland

5th Flats Festival of the Arts
The Flats East Bank in Cleveland, 1055 Old River Rd
Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm

For more info: www.artfestival.com

 

August 22 & 23
Hudson

Art on the Green
Main Green
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
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 as some exciting new talent. Parking and admission free.

 

August 28-30
Willoughby

29th Annual Willoughby ArtsFest
Historic downtown Willoughby
10am-6pm
130 exhibitors

 

SEPTEMBER

 

 

September 3-5*
Bath

Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
2686 Oak Hill Road
Friday, 12 noon-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
140 Artists

 

September 7
Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Northham Park, 270 Northam Road
Free Admission
10am-5pm
200 Artists

Celebrate the arts at the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio’s premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space.

For more info: www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

 

September 8
Berea

Berea Arts Fest
Coe Lake
7 Berea Commons
10am-5pm
70 fine artists

There will also be performing artists, special exhibitors (non-profit arts groups), the family art park and community art projects.

 

September 10-12*
Bowling Green

27th Annual Black Swamp Arts Festival
Main and Wooster Streets
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

A well-organized and relaxed show of over 100 exhibitors. The committee fosters an attitude of celebrating 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.

This is a great family event that blends art, crafting, great food and entertainment, recreating the colonial world of Ohio from 1776-1825. 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 12
Springfield

Art Sofo
600-800 blocks of South Fountain Avenue
10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artsofo.com

 

September 12 & 13
Canal Fulton

Yankee Peddler Festival (first weekend)
Clay's Park Resort in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
10:30am-6pm
350 exhibitors

 

September 17-19*
Thornville

Thornwoods Backwoods Fest
Barn at the Backwoods, 8572 Highpoint Road
Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-5pm
250 Exhibitors

Art, craft, food, and music festival.

 

September 19
Wooster

17th Annual Wooster Music/Arts Fest
Historic Downtown, 105 W. Liberty Street
Saturday, 12 noon-8pm
50 artists

In its sixteenth year, the Wooster Music/Arts Fest 2019 will feature over 50 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.

 

September 19 & 20
Canal Fulton

Yankee Peddler Festival
(second weekend - see listing above for more info)
Clay's Park Resort in the rolling hills of NE Ohio
10:30am-6pm
350 Exhibitors

 

September 19 & 20
Grove City

Arts in the Alley
Downtown Grove City
Saturday, 10am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

An outdoor art and music festival sponsored by the Grove City Chamber of Commerce.

 

September 21
Perrysburg

Harrison Rally Day, Rally for the Arts Festival
Historic Downtown Perrysburg along Louisiana Avenue
Perrysburg Area Arts Council and Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce
10am-5pm
115 Exhibitors

There will also be a children's area, parade, and live music.

 

September 18*
Cincinnati

Anderson Park District: A Fair of the Arts
Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road
11am-4pm
50+ Exhibitors

 

September 25-27
Dayton

Oktoberfest
Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North
Friday Preview Party 7pm-11pm
Saturday, Noon-11pm; Sunday, Noon-7pm
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.

 

September 26
Milford

14th Annual Art Affaire
Main Street - Historic Milford
11am-5pm
120 Local & Regional Artists

 

September 26
Waterville

Roche de Boeuf Festival
Downtown
9am-5pm
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 26 & 27
(3rd weekend - see listing above)
Canal Fulton

Yankee Peddler Festival
Clay's Park Resort in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
10:30am-6pm
350 Exhibitors

 

September 18 & 19*
Kirtland

Village Peddler Festival
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
175 Exhibitors

An outdoor marketplace of craftsmen and artisans, folk music, and food.

 

September 26 & 27
Butler

Prairie Peddler Festival
East of Butler near Mohican State Park, 3170 State Route 97
10am-5pm
175 Exhibitors

Juried invitational art and craft festival in a pioneer setting. Old-fashioned entertainment that allows you to step back in time and experience the simpler life of a bygone era.

 

September 26 & 27
Hamilton

18th Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair
Pyramid Hill Sculpture area
Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
50 Artists

 

OCTOBER

 

 

October 1-4
Akron

Ohio Mart
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
Thursday - Saturday:
10am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm
140 Exhibitors

For more info: www.stanhywet.org

 

October 3 & 4
Butler

Prairie Peddler Festival
East of Butler near Mohican State Park, 3170 State Route 97
10am-5pm
175 Exhibitors

 

NOVEMBER

 

November 13-15
Canton

Canton 48th Annual Christkindl Markt
Canton Cultural Center for the Arts & Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Avenue North
Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
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!

For More info: www.cantonart.org

 

November 26-28*
Covington, Kentucky (Greater Cincinnati)

Winterfair
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
One West RiverCenter Blvd.
Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
225 Exhibitors

For more info: www.ohiocraft.org

 

DECEMBER

 

 

December 3-5*
Akron

41st Annual E. J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
E.J. Thomas Hall (performing arts hall)
198 Hill Street on the campus of the University of Akron
Friday, Noon-7pm;
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
106 Artists & Craftsmen

 

 

December 3-5*
Columbus

Winterfair
Multi-Purpose Building, Ohio State Fairgrounds
Friday - Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
Admission: $7, children 12 & under free
Free return admission
450 Exhibitors

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.

For more info: www.ohiocraft.org

 

2022

 

January

January 31 - February 1 

Art Studio Clearance Sale
The Lausche Building
The Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm
Admission $7; children 12 and under free
155 Exhibitors

Before the artists 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.

For more info: ohiocraft.org

Juried invitational art and craft festival in a pioneer setting.

 

FEBRUARY

 

February 28 & 29
Akron

WITAN'S 43rd French Market Juried Arts & Craft Show
St. George's Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road
Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm
65 Artists

For more info: www.witaninfo.org

 

MARCH

 

March 4-27
Granville

2021 Bryn Du Art Exhibition
Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Road
Thursday Opening Reception 5:30pm-7:30pm
Weekdays 4pm-8pm; Sat. Noon-4pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm

 

 

MAY

 

May 1 & 2

Art Studio Clearance Sale
The Lausche Building
The Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm
Admission $7; children 12 and under free
155 Exhibitors

Before the artists 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.

For more info: ohiocraft.org

Juried invitational art and craft festival in a pioneer setting.

 

May 14 - 23
Wyoming

36th Annual Wyoming Art Show
Springfield Pike at Worthington Avenue
11am-5pm
125 exhibitors

 

May 16 & 17
Delaware

47th Delaware Arts Festival
Downtown, Winter & Sandusky Streets
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
170 Exhibitors

An outdoor street festival in historic downtown Delaware. Expect a juried event plus entertainment, food, children's activities, free parking and admission.

 

JUNE

 

 

June 4-6
Cincinnati

Summerfair
Historic Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Avenue
Friday, 2pm-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
Admission is $10 (parking courtesy of Summerfair)
Children under 12 are free
300 juried fine art and fine craft exhibitors

For more info: Summerfair.org

 

June 4 - July 7*
Chagrin Falls

Valley Art Center's 38th Annual Art by the Falls
On the banks of the Chagrin River on Main Street 
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
120 artists

Artists are exhibiting work in painting, ceramics, jewelry, wearables, wood, photography, etc. in a lovely setting in a small park.

 

June 5 & 6
Sylvania

Maple & Main Art Fair
Historic Downtown Sylvania
Saturday, 11am-7:30pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.sylvaniaarts.org

 

June 5 & 6
Akron

Oddmall - Emporium of the Weird
Ohio Edition
John S. Knight Center, 77 East Mill Street
10am-6pm
100 exhibitors

A celebration of uniqueness, creativity, imagination, and wonder where artists, crafters, and like-minded sorts gather to offer their unusual creations for public consumption.

 

June 5 & 6
Cleveland - Lyndhurst-Beachwood suburb

30th Annual Art in the Village with Craft Marketplace
Legacy Village, 25001 Cedar Road
Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artfestival.com

 

June 11-13
Columbus

Columbus Arts Festival
Downtown Riverfront
Friday & Saturday,
11am-10:30pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
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.

For more info: www.columbusartsfestival.org

 

June 18 & 19
Grove City

Heart of Grove City Wine & Arts Festival
Held in the Historic Town Center
Friday, 11am-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm
140 Artists

For more info: www.heartofgrovecity.org

 

June 19
Springboro

ARTfest on Main 
Held in the Historic Springboro Business District
11am-7pm
70 Artists

 

June 19 & 20
Worthington

29th Annual Olde Worthington Art Festival
The lawn in front of the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center
Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

Held on the Village Green, located at the downtown crossroads of Worthington, a northern suburb of Columbus.

 

June 25-27
Toledo

56th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
Toledo Botanical Gardens
Friday Preview Party, 6pm-10pm
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
215 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 215 artists in all media. Good food helps to make this an enjoyable day.

 

June 26-28
Peninsula

Boston Mills Artfest (weekend 1)
On the lawns of the Boston Mills Ski Resort
Friday Preview with wine tasting 6pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm/Sunday 10am-5pm
Admission: $8; $6.00 for seniors 60+; children free
160 Artists

A highly-competitive event, where 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.

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Comments

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Jamie, Thank you for your comment. I have already contacted Carmen.

[Jamie Sands]

Great site. We have an update to the Black Swamp Arts Festival

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Jamie, You can join www.artfairinsiders.com. It is a website for artists. On the website you can sell any art supplies that you no longer want. There is also a facebook page called The Artist's Garage Sale. Artists can sell their extra supplies as well as art work there. You can also sell your things on Ebay, too. There are also other regular garage sale pages all over the country on Facebook. There should be some for your home town as well. Just search in the Facebook website for, for example, Detroit garage sale, or Quincy garage sale, but use your town's name. You should find many garage sale pages. I hope that helps you.

[Jamie R. Anderson]

Does anyone know a good place to promote a garage "art supplies sale"? My mother passed away and has a TON of wood, patterns, canvases, paint, brushes etc. that I'd like to sell at low prices.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Jenelle, This is just a art fair calendar. The information you need can be found at www.artfairinsiders.com. That is a website for artists who make a living selling their art work. Check it out and Good Luck.

[Jenelle Goodrick]

Hello,

I am new to this and not quite sure how this works. I have a several photos of the Cleveland, and surrounding areas which, I am looking to start selling. How do you become a vender at one of your arts and crafts shows? What is needed and involved? Any information would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!

Jenelle Goodrick

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Kathy, To get your show listed with us follow the direction on our advertising page. You will find information there on how to add your show:

https://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html

[kathy Gentile]

Hi - can you tell me how to get a show added to your list?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello John, Yes, we do have some incorrect dates on our calendar. I look for the new dates and if I can't find them, I can't update the show with the new dates. Media still does not have their website updated with 2017 show dates. Unless someone sends me the dates I can't update the show. Many times I even send out emails requesting the new dates and more often than not I never hear back from the show. Eventually, I have to remove the shows from our Art Fair Calendar because patrons are not happy if they travel to a show to discover it isn't taking place on that date. So, thanks for sending me those dates.

[john]

Some of your Dates are incorrect Lakewood is on 8/5, you have Medina on a Monday and Berea on a Monday.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Kara and thank you for sending us the corrections for the Olde Worthington Art Festival. I appreciate your help in keeping our calendar as up to date as possible.

[Kara]

The information you have for the Worthington Arts Festival is incorrect. It is actually the 25th Annual Worthington Arts Festival, and it will be held on the front lawn of the McConnell Arts Center. The Village Green is the old location for the event. However, the dates and times are correct.Thanks

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Dan, we don't post show information here in the comment section of our calendar. Also, we only list art shows that are juried. Copy and paste this link into your browser and you can see how to list a juried art show: http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html

Thank you

[Dan]

Hello,
I would like to post some information about my church hosting a Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Thanks,
Dan

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Nicole and thank you for alerting us to that mistake. I will get that fixed.

[Nicole]

Oddmall at the John S. Knight Center is located in downtown Akron, not Hudson.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Cindy, we are glad that our calendar helps you. If you are an artist, check out www.Artshowreviews.com. There is a lot of helpful information there that will help you, too.

[Cindy Schmidt]

I really appreciate having your website available! I've been branching out from NYS art shows to other states in the past few years, and I often refer to the information listed on ArtFairCalendar. Thanks!

Cindy Schmidt

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Vicki, I don't have any information on the Folk Art Festival in Sharonville, OH. I don't think we ever had that show listed on our calendar either. I can't find any information about it when I google the show. You will need to contact the show to see if they will hold it again.
Good luck.

[vicki neltner]

Are y'all not doing the Folk Art Festival in Sharonville, Ohio anymore?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Geri, that little asterisk has a meaning to me. It means I have updated that show. I also post a notice saying that our calendar is not updated beyond a certain point - usually about 6 months out. The asterisk lets me know which shows I still need to get dates for.

That little asterisk seems to catch everybody's eye.

[Geri Coletta]

Why do some of the events have an * after the dates, and some don't?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Janice, I am sorry I had to erase most of your message. We don't use this space to post art show information. It also looked like you were posting a craft fair. We don't list craft fairs unless the are high end juried craftmen shows. You can take a look at our information and see if your show fits by copying and pasting the information into your browser at the following link:

http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html

Good luck with your show.

[Janice Herberger]

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