Welcome to the free 2020 Pennsylvania Art Fair Calendar with info on the top Art Shows and Craft Fairs in Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh and many more!
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2020
JULY
Featured Show:
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Sidewalk Show & Sale (sponsored listing)
July 9-12* - canceled, but will now be held virtually online
State College
Downtown and the adjacent University Park Campus of the Penn State campus
Thursday - Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (aka the Penn State show) is one of the granddaddies of the art fair business--and is celebrating its 54th Festival this year.
Celebrating not only visual arts but also performing arts, the event brings together Penn State alumni, local people and the art-curious to enjoy a special event held in a lovely setting on the quaint college streets and the verdant university campus.
What makes this event unique?
- the works of more than 300 exhibitors comprise one of the nation’s best juried fine art and craft shows, currently rated atop Sunshine Artist magazine's 100 best fine art and design shows list
- Penn State Arts Festival Alumni weekend brings members of the largest dues-paying alumni association in the country back to “Happy Valley” for the weekend…of music, dorm food, and shopping
- A Children and Youth Day where an estimated 150 young Central Pennsylvania artists showcase their original works, with free art activities and performances dedicated to the young
- Italian Street Painting Festival which honors the 16th century Italian tradition of using special chalks to paint on the street, featuring professional street painters
- International, national and regional music, dance and theatrical performances on three outdoor stages and at a variety of indoor venues
- The oldest races in Central Pennsylvania, produced in conjunction with the Nittany Valley Running Club. Sunday morning sees 500 runners participating in 5K, 10K, and 10 mile races though the Festival zone.
For more info: www.arts-festival.com
July 1 - 5* - canceled but will be held online
Kutztown
71st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St
9am-6pm Daily
200+ Craftsmen & Folk Artists
July 8-12* - canceled, but will now be held virtually online
State College
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Downtown and on the campus of Penn State University
Thurs - Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-4pm
300 Artists
For more info: www.arts-festival.com
July 18 & 19* - check before you go
Hawley
Audubon Art and Craft Show
Presented by the NEPA Audubon Society
Wallenpaupack High School Complex, 2552 US-6
10am-5pm
110 Artists and Craftsmen
For more info: www.audubonfestival.com
AUGUST
August 15 & 16* - canceled
Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show
Under the oaks of the Chautauqua section of Mount Gretna between Route 117 and Pennsylvania Avenue
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 9am-5pm
260 exhibitors
Admission: $8
This event is so popular that another show has sprung up in an adjacent parking lot. Beware of this flea market, do not mistake it for the Art Fair, keep going!
For more info: www.MtGretnaArts.com
August 29 & 30* - canceled
Pittsburgh
24th Annual Shadyside...The Art Festival on Walnut Street
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
150 exhibitors
For more info: www.artfestival.com
SEPTEMBER
September 4-6* - canceled
Lancaster
Long's Park Art Festival
Long's Park, 1441 Harrisburg Ave
Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
200 Exhibitors
Long's Park is one of the best art fairs in the country, bringing artists and fine craftspeople from across the country to exhibit their one-of-a-kind American art. This one is definitely a "destination art fair."
For more info: www.LongsPark.org
September 11-13* - canceled
Pittsburgh
Info will be coming soon on ways you can support the show's artists on social media
A Fair in the Park
Mellon Park
Adjacent to the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Fri, 1pm-7pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-5pm
110 Exhibitors
In addition to the vast array of fine craft and art demonstrations, A Fair in the Park also features a children's activity area, regional and national entertainment, and a variety of Pittsburgh's fabulous foods.
For more info: www.afairinthepark.org
September 11-13*
Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Festival
18th & Walnut Streets
Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm
140 Exhibitors
For more info: www.rittenhousesquareart.com
This page is not complete for 2020 beyond this point.
Please check back again for the correct dates!
All updated shows will have an asterisk* after the date.
September 19* - canceled
Hummelstown
37th Annual Hummelstown Art Festival
Main Street in Hummelstown
9am-4pm
185 Artists
September 20* - check before you go
Sellersville
52nd Annual Gallery of the Arts Show
& Sale
Downtown on N Main St
Sponsored by the Pennridge Gallery of the Arts
12noon-5pm
80 Exhibitors
For more info: www.galleryofthearts.org
September 19 & 20* - canceled
Easton
Riverside Festival of the Arts
Held in Scott Park & Riverside Park
10am-5pm
80+ Artists
September 28 & 29
New Hope
New Hope Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival
Main Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
175+ exhibitors
For more info: www.newhopeartsandcrafts.com
OCTOBER
Featured Show: Crafts in the Meadow
(sponsored post)October 19 & 20 in Richboro, PA
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5 pm
“Crafts in the Meadow,“ Tyler Park Center for the Arts annual highly juried invitational fine art and craft show is almost here!
Artists representing a multitude of artistic mediums gather each fall creating a unique opportunity to meet the artists and support some of the best truly “local” and hand- made art.
- Experience live demonstrations including a dramatic demo of the wood fired Manabigama kiln, an intimate view of Earth Center Pottery with instructional wheel throwing techniques and hands on clay for all ages
- or sidle up to Chrystal Bead productions torch worked bead demonstrations.
- Pick up some delicious food from onsite vendors to enjoy along with exceptional musical entertainment throughout the show on the Tyler Stage.
- Topping it all off, visitors to this annual and long running extravaganza of art, music and creativity can preview Lisa Bonner on the Crafts in the Meadow stage. The creator and main performer in “Facing the Bull”. Lisa is a Bucks County born and raised turned New York City musician and performer who will be joining the musical line up for the first time.
“I step into a magical environment that infuses this very special festival once a year. There is nothing like being surrounded by nature while joining and supporting this community art center at the heart of Bucks County, and bringing home treasures to remind me of this special weekend! “ Alane Dooley of Perkasie
Learn more: www.tylerparkarts.org
October 4-6
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show
At the 23rd Street Armory in Downtown Philadelphia
Fri. 6pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors
October 11-13
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at Rittenhouse Square
corner of 18th and Walnut Street
Friday & Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
140 exhibitors
October 13
Malvern
Charlestown Heritage Day Art Show
Charlestown United Methodist Church and Charlestown Woolen Mill
2pm-5pm
A display from past and present Charlestown area artists at the church in Charlestown Village and also at historic Charlestown Woolen Mill across the valley.
October 19-20
Richboro
Tyler Park Center for the Arts Crafts in the Meadow
Saturday & Sunday
10am-5pm
110 Exhibitors
For more info: www.tylerparkarts.org
NOVEMBER
November 2
Carlisle
Carlisle Christmas Craft Show
Carlisle High School, 623 W. Penn
9am-3pm
150+ Exhibitors
November 2 & 3
Kutztown
70th Annual Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Kutztown University O'Pake Fieldhouse, 312 Trexler Avenue
Presented by the Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
100 craftsmen & artists
November 8-10
Philadelphia
43rd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street
Thursday/Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
195 exhibitors
This premier show and sale of contemporary craft, includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States, selected from more than 1400 applicants.
November 9 & 10
Lebanon
Artisan Fair
By Lancaster Designer Craftsmen
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
70 Artists
November 28 – December 24
Philadelphia, PA
12th Annual Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Love Park, 1400 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia
Sunday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-8pm
70 Exhibitors
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an authentic style outdoor Holiday market event in center city Philadelphia at Love Park.
For more info: www.philachristmas.com
DECEMBER
December 1-24
Philadelphia, PA
12th Annual Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Love Park, 1400 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia
Sunday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-8pm
70 Exhibitors
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an authentic style outdoor Holiday market event in center city Philadelphia at Love Park.
For more info: www.philachristmas.com
December 14 & 15
Reading
8th Annual Arts Festival Reading
Held Indoors at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington Street
10am - 5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.goggleworks.submittable.com
2021
JANUARY
January 29 - February 2
Malvern
Malvern Retreat House's Art Show 2020
McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 S. Warren Ave.
Wednesday-Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.malvernretreat.com
APRIL
April 25
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Downtown Glenside Arts Festival
Downtown Glenside at Easton Rd & Glenside Ave
12noon - 6pm
For more info: www.renaissancecraftables.com
MAY
May 9
Hershey
Hershey Artfest
at the Cocoa Beanery, 1215 Research Boulevard
9am-4pm
150 Artisans
For more info: www.hersheyartfest.org
May 16 & 17
South Philadelphia
Italian Market Festival
Along 9th Street from Fitzwater St. to Ellsworth St.
11am-6pm
60 Artists
Food, Music, and More.
For more info: www.renaissancecraftables.com
May 30 & 31
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Shadyside...The Other Art Festival on Walnut St with Craft Marketplace
739 Bellefonte Street
10am-5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.artfestival.com
JUNE
June 5-7
Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
18th & Walnut Streets
Friday & Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
140 exhibitors
For more info: www.rittenhousesquareart.com
June 5-14
Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Art Festival
Downtown in Point State Park
101 Commonwealth Place
12 noon-8pm daily
280 Exhibitors
June 27 & 28
Philadelphia
Manayunk Arts Festival
4312 Main Street between Green & Shurs Lane
Saturday, 11am-7pm
Sunday, 11am-6pm
300 exhibitors
For more info: www.manayunk.com/events
June 27 - July 5
Kutztown
71st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St
9am-6pm Daily
200+ Craftsmen & Folk Artists
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Hello Sara, you can ask to have your show listed with us by following the directions on this page: http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html. Put this into your browser. Not far from the top you will see Free Art Fair Listing. Follow the directions. I have a question. What do you mean by "as a conflict buster."
Posted by: Jacki Bils | February 05, 2018 at 03:23 PM
How does one get their fair listed in the calendar? For if nothing else but as a conflict buster.
Posted by: Sara Zimmerman | February 05, 2018 at 01:37 PM
Hello Julia. Yes, we list juried art shows on our website. There are websites that will list shows that aren't juried. Try Eventlister or Festival.net. Good luch to you.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | July 22, 2017 at 12:16 AM
Hello, Is this site only for juried shows and fairs? The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is hosting an art show as part of its Blue and Gold Week: Homecoming 2017 festivities. I'm looking for ways to spread the word about the show. It is not juried.
Posted by: Julia Sefcheck | July 18, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Marcy, for the 2017 show dates for the Glenside show. I have not gotten as far as April on the calendar yet. I will fix those dates. Thanks for sending them in.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | November 12, 2016 at 12:36 PM
The GLENSIDE SHOW is actually APRIL 22, 2017
Posted by: Marcy Boroff | November 10, 2016 at 10:08 AM
Thanks for asking, Ryan. The art fairs you find listed on this page of our website are all independently organized. Your best chance is to contact directly each one that interests you. We love food trucks, they make art fairs even more interesting. Good luck.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | November 07, 2016 at 09:58 AM
To Whom it may concern,
Greeting! My name I am on the hunter for places to set up a food truck that serves fine dining food items at a competitive price with more than friendly services. We are in a process of obtaining locations that we would be able to work and boost business for both the grounds of interest along with business networking of our own. I would like to know if this would be a possibility and options we can discuss through further communitcation of working in a common interest. Please contact me back via email or phone call when we can get started.
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Ryan A. Gage
Posted by: Ryan Gage | November 06, 2016 at 05:16 PM
Hello Gregory and thank you so much for letting me know that the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair isn't going to be held this year. I appreciate you alerting me to that. That will save me a lot of hunting time.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | September 03, 2016 at 10:07 AM
This show no longer exists:
November 14-15
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair
Lancaster County Convention Center
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is not putting on this show this year. In its place the Lancaster Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is presenting a new show, The Artisan Fair, on November 11 and 12, 2016. See ArtisanFair.org for details.
Posted by: Gregory V Pencheff | August 31, 2016 at 02:47 PM
Hello Richard, If you are interested in selling your drawings at art shows you need to contact the shows you want to sell your art work at. We have nothing to do with who sells their art at the shows.
You may want to consider joining www.artfairinsiders.com. There you will find lots of help and information needed to sell at art shows. Good luck to you.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | July 28, 2015 at 12:16 AM
Hi! My Name is Richard E Stoner. I have a question I just started out doing few hand drawings. The pictures take I drawed can I bring them to the art shows to sell them? This is my first time that I did this I'm new at all of this. So can you get back to me as soon as you get this email? Thanks
Sincerely yours,
Richard E Stoner
Posted by: Richard E Stoner | July 26, 2015 at 09:09 PM
I understand there is an "unofficial" longs park that runs simultaneously with the "original" show.. ive tried to get in to longs park for years to no avail... does anyone know the name/promotor of that show ...????? ty! sande 484 201 8460
Posted by: sandra jaffe | January 11, 2014 at 07:37 AM
Hello PKumar, You can exhibit your artwork in Art Shows in the USA providing you follow the rules. You will need to contact the individual show that you are interested in applying to. Follow their directions to apply to get into the show. There is a fee to apply, a booth fee, and you will need your own tent to sell your artwork in. The Art Show business is not for the faint of heart. Good luck.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | December 28, 2013 at 03:33 PM
Hi I have my art work exhibited in NY galleries last year but I am not US citizen. Would I be able to join the fair. My art work includes, mixed media, oil/ acrylic paintings. I live in Botswana, but my works are kept in Pennsylvania with my relative. Please let me know.
Posted by: pkumar | December 26, 2013 at 09:49 PM
Hello Lee. You have many questions. Without seeing your clocks I can't say whether they are considered art or crafts, or even if there is a market out there for them. A juried art show is one where the artist submits photos of his or her art work. The jurors look at the photos and go over the application and make a decision to either let you into the show or not.
I think you might be interested in www.artfairinsiders.com. This is a website for artists with a wealth of information to help artists in their quest to make and sell their own work. You should be able to find the answers to many of your questions there.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | December 09, 2013 at 09:58 PM
I make beautiful wall clocks from used wood reels. They are from 23" to 36" diameter with either numbers or roman numerals. Have made many custom clocks. Would these be considered art work. What is "juried" craftsman?
Posted by: lee | December 06, 2013 at 08:44 PM
Hello Around the Table. We here at Art Fair Calendar have nothing to do with the Food Vendors a show contracts with. If you are interested in working with a show you will need to contact them. Each show has an application process of their own that you will need to fill out. Good luck - Jacki Bils
Posted by: Jacki Bils | August 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM