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North Dakota’s craft fairs commemorate the local creative talent and unite local communities with artistic activities, food, and entertainment for all ages. Several of North Dakota’s craft fairs have been held annually for several decades, making them highly sought-after events that attract thousands of art lovers from the region. The best craft fairs in North Dakota provide something for everyone with amazing selections of handcrafted items in various mediums plus engaging, family-friendly activities.
The Big One Art & Craft Fair is one of the largest craft fairs in the state, featuring over 350 exhibitors showcasing a wide variety of handcrafted items including handcrafted wood furniture, pottery, jewelry, floral arrangements, clothing, handwoven rugs, handmade baking goods, and much more. Thousands of craft lovers attend this well-established event that’s been taking place each April for over 35 years.
As one of North Dakota’s most popular festivals, Art in the Park offers something for everyone each July. This popular, two-day celebration features a wide assortment of art and craft booths, talented entertainers, lots of food, and other activities in a park setting. Thousands of spectators from the region attend this sought-after event.
Offering two days of artistic entertainment, ArtFest is a popular outdoor event held each June at University Park. Over 20,000 art appreciators and festival goers gather to view more than 100 booths of quality arts and crafts. This free-admission festival also provides a wide selection of food vendors, live performances, youth art projects, and various family activities.
Held at the Fargodome, the annual Fargo Fall Show has been providing an expansive pre-holiday shopping experience for over 35 years. Attendees can tackle their holiday gift-giving lists and shop from over 320 booths offering handcrafted items from throughout the country. There’s a wide variety of arts, crafted, and homemade baked goods at this October event.
The Bismarck Christmas Show is held each November at the Bismarck Event Center and offers a fabulous holiday shopping experience with around 250 booths of handmade goodies from across the country. The wide array of baked goods, arts, and crafts available at this two-day indoor craft fair make the perfect handcrafted holiday gifts for loved ones.
The Island Park Show offers a variety of unique, handmade treasures and fun with shopping and entertainment for all. Held each August, this two-day craft show features over 100 different booths selling beautiful fine arts and crafts. This juried summertime event also showcases the area’s best live performers and offers many tasty treats from local food vendors.
Held each September in downtown Fort Ransom, the Sheyenne Valley Arts & Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor event featuring over 100 booths showcasing a large selection of artisan-made goods in a beautiful, fall setting. This annual weekend event has been taking place for 55 years and offers local food vendors and a food court, as well.
Each September in historic downtown Bismarck for nearly 50 years, the Street Fair has been lining the streets with vendors offering an impressive lineup of arts, crafts, and foods. This award-winning annual event is hosted by the city and celebrates the local community with an entire weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Held each March at West Acres Mall, the Unglued Craft Fest is an annual indoor event offering plenty of crafty fun. This free-admission festival features in-studio artists, dozens of artisan booths, hands-on craft experiences, workshops, a Young Makers Market, food treats, and much more. This family-friendly event has been taking place for 13 years.
The Fiber Arts Festival offers the opportunity to experience a variety of fiber arts and shop for all things fiber-related. This two-day event is held each August and showcases an assortment of fiber artisans selling hand-dyed yarns, knitted goods, embroideries, fabrics, quilts, and other handcrafted fiber products. Aside from shopping, attendees can also view demonstrations, learn new crafts, and enjoy concessions at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.