New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals, Shows, and Events

Find out where and when the New Jersey arts and crafts festivals are taking place.

These arts and crafts shows feature the most popular shows and events, most of which are Juried artists and crafts people who come from outside the state to display their work.

Shows range from major national or regional events with 50,000 plus visitors to small local fund-raisers.

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

January 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Country Folk Art Craft Show
January 27, 28, 29, 2012
New Jersey Convention and Expo Center
Edison
(732) 417-1400
Featuring artisans from across the country offering unique decorating and gift items including... handcrafted furniture, home and garden decor, quilts, florals, framed art, ironwork, shabby chic, primitive, holiday decor, lamps, rugs, jewelry, wearable art, candles, gourmet delights and more!

March 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

19th Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
March 9 to 11, 2012
Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, NJ
(800) 210-9900
This juried show features over 250 quality craft designers and fine artists displaying and selling a variety of quality contemporary crafts and fine art. the show's new theme "A Sensory Celebration" highlights the full experience of enjoying fine, contemporary American crafts with thousands handcrafted items to touch, see, taste, smell and hear.
Hours are: Friday & Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5. Parking is free.

The Quilt Fest of New Jersey VIII
March 1 to 4, 2012
Holiday Inn and the Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, New Jersey
215-862-5828
Features,exhibitions, workshops, lectures and a Merchants Mall offering the best in fabrics, notions, sewing machines, wearable art, embroidery and everything for the quilter and home sewer. The majority of workshops will be held at the Holiday Inn Somerset. Free parking is available at the hotel and at the Garden State Exhibit Center.

Spring Crafts at Morristown
March 30, 31, April 1, 2012
Morristown Armory
Western Ave.
Morristown, NJ, 07960
845-331-7900
crafts@artrider.com
Features contemporary work from over 150 artists and crafts people from across the country. Includes limited edition jewelry, fashion and accessories, furniture, and home décor pieces, as well as functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood and mixed media, and specialty foods.

April 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Country Folk Art Craft Show
April 13, 14, 15, 2012
New Jersey Convention and Expo Center
Edison
(732) 417-1400
Featuring artisans from across the country offering unique decorating and gift items including... handcrafted furniture, home and garden decor, quilts, florals, framed art, ironwork, shabby chic, primitive, holiday decor, lamps, rugs, jewelry, wearable art, candles, gourmet delights and more!

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show
April 22, 2012
Downtown Millburn, NJ
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors.
Free Admission, Free Parking. 25,000 attendees expected.

Summit Street Fair & Craft Show
April 29, 2012
Downtown Summit
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors.
Free Admission, Free Parking. 25,000 attendees expected.

May 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Cape May Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-5404
The show will offer mixed crafts and antiques.

Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show
May 6, 2012
Downtown Cranford
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Ridgewood Spring Craft & Art Street Fair
May 6, 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
290 E Ridgewood Ave
Rridgewood, NJ
www.pjspromotions.com
This event is visited by over 20,000 people each year to who come to buy fine art, quality fine craft, limited or handmade prints, offset lithograph prints, painted / appliqued clothing, and photography from over 140 exhibitors.

Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show
May 12, 2012
Downtown Woodbridge
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

26th annual Fine Art and Crafts Show at Verona Park
May 19, 20, 2012, 10am to 5pm rain or shine
Corner of Pleasant Valley Way/Lakeside and Bloomfield Avenue
Verona Park
Verona, NJ
www.rosesquared.com
This event features a craft boutique and art gallery with 130 juried fine artists, photographers and fine crafters from the east coast offering their creations for the home or the body.

Everything Jersey City Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:00 am 6:00 pm, rain or shine
Central Avenue
Jersey City
(201) 656-1366
Free admission
The event covers 10 blocks on Central Avenue between Hutton and Congress Street, and features family fun with 4 Stages of free music & Entertainment! Kids entertainment includes a bounce house, super slide, rock climbing wall, and petting zoo. Exhibitors will include premiere artists, crafters, festival food, and more.

Bernardsville Street Fair & Craft Show
May 20, 2012
Downtown Bernardsville
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Highland Park Street Fair & Craft Show
May 20, 2012
Downtown Highland Park
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Cape May Memorial Day Crafts and Antiques Show
Saturday,May 26, 2012, 10am-4pm
Cape May Elementary School
921 Lafayette St.
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-5404
The show will offer mixed crafts and antiquesl

Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday, May 26, 27, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-0378
All handmade products. Admission is Free

West Orange Street Fair & Craft Show
May 27, 2012
Downtown West Orange
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

June 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Spring Chester Craft Show
June 2, 3, 2012, 10am-5pm, rain or shine
Municipal field
Historic Chester, NJ
(973) 377-6600
A wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts. Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home.

Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show
June 3, 2012
Downtown Metuchen
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Montvale Street Fair
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Juried arts crafts show. Outdoors with over 150 exhibitors.

Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival
June 9, 10, 2012
Ethel Jacobson Field
Barnegat & 5th Street
Ship Bottom, NJ
631-421-1590
Over 200 artisans and millions of dollars of artwork will be exhibited at the event, including original paintings and sculpture and unique, one-of-a-kind clothing and jewelry. Showcased will be works in clay, drawing/pastel, clothing/fiber, furniture/wood, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed-media, painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.

Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
June 9, 2012
Downtown Westfield
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show
June 10, 2012
Downtown Fair Lawn
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Pequannock Street Fair
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10am-5pm, ain or shine
Newarkk Pompton Tpke & Jackson Ave.
Pompton Plains, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, arts crsafts show. Outdoor with over 125 exhibitors.

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Arts and Crafts Festival
June 16, 2012, 10 AM to 6 PM
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Between the two amusement piers
800-732-7467
A large variety of arts, crafts, and jewelry are displayed with a breathtaking view of the ocean in the background.

24th annual Spring Arts& Crafts Show
June 16-17, 2012
Brookdale Park
473 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
Montclair, NJ
(908) 874-5247
This annual Spring Fine Art and Crafts will have 160 juried professionals from many states displaying and selling their unique work. Meet the artisan and learn about the work and process. Support American crafts people and have a terrific day in a lovely park. Gourmet and ethnic food will also be available. Held rain or shine from 10am-5pm.

Nutley's Father's Day Street Fair
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
Franklin Ave.
Nutley, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, arts crafts show. Outdoor with over 125 exhibitors.

Summit Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Beechwood Rd & Union Place
Summit, NJ
201 998-6311
This outdoor fine arts and crafts Show features high end items including: Oils/Acrylics Paintings, Fibers, Fine Art Jewelry, Photography, Metal Work, Sculpture, and Woodworking.

SID Boardwalk Craft Show
June 30, July 1, 2012
Wildwood Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
609-522‑0378
Enjoy over 50 crafters while you take in the spectacular view of the east coast's largest beach. All work is the original work of the exhibitor Hours: 9am‑5pm

July 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
Main Street & Stevens Ave.
Little Falls, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, Arts and crafts fair. Outdoor with over 100 exhibitors

Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday, July 7, 8 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-0378
All handmade products. Admission is Free

Ocean City Summer Arts & Crafts Spectacular
July 21, 2012, 10am – 5pm
Carey Stadium and Civic Center
6th St.
Ocean City, NJ
1-800-822-4112
Over 250 juried crafter's, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists

Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday, July 21, 22, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-0378
All handmade products. Admission is Free

Christmas in July Craft Show
July 28, 29, 2012
9 am - 5pm, rain or shine
Wildwood Convention Center
Boardwalk & Burk Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood, NJ
717-656-3208 ext. 2
Take a break from your vacation and see hundreds of homemade crafts. There is something for everyone and all this is located inside the modern and air-conditioned Wildwood Convention Center. This Craft Show at the Wildwood Convention Center brings fun & shopping together for the whole family. The show offers shoppers a variety of quality items in a user-friendly setting.

August 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday, August 4, 5, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-0378
All handmade products. Admission is Free

National Lighthouse Day Craft Show
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Cape May Point State Park
Cape May Point, NJ
(609) 884-5404
A mixed crafts show

Promenade Craft Show
August 11, 12, 2012
Cape May, NJ
Board Walk
609-884‑9565
10am‑5pm
Home made, handmade crafts

Boardwalk Craft Show
August 18, 19, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-0378
All handmade products. Admission is Free

Historic Hermitage Outdoor Craft Show
August 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Historic Hermitage Front Lawn
355 N. Franklin Turnpike (Near Ridgewood)
Hohokus, NJ
The event features quality hand made items by the exhibitors, photography and art. The setting, Hermitage Front Lawn, is a historic and well know landmark.

Maywood Summertime Street Fair
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
West Pleasant Ave.
Maywood, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, arts crafts show. Outdoor with over 145 exhibitors

Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
August 25, 2012
Downtown Westfield
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show
August 26, 2012
Downtown Cranford
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

September 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Labor Day Craft Show
September 1, 2, 2012
Wildwood Convention Center
Boardwalk & Burk Ave
Wildwood, NJ
717-656-3208
Brings fun & shopping together for the whole family. The show offers shoppers a variety of quality items in a user-friendly setting.

Nutley Street Fair & Craft Show
September 2, 2012
Downtown Nutley
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors.Free Admission, Free Parking

Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
September 9, 2012
Downtown Red Bank
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

New Providence Street Fair
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
South St
New Providence, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, arts crafts show. Outdoor with over 125 exhibitors

Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair
Monday, September 3, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
Newark Pompton Tpke
Riverdale, NJ
201 998 6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, arts crafts show. Outdoor with over 100 exhibitors

The 29th Annual Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, 2012
10am-5pm. Rain or shine
Anderson Park
Corner of North Mountain Avenue and Bellevue Avenue
274 Bellevue Avenue
Upper Montclair, NJ
http://www.rosesquared.com/
A fine art and craft gallery on a juried show of fine American art and crafts. This free-to-the-public show will feature over 160 professional fine artists, crafts people and photographers from all across the country. The show has something for everyone: furniture, toys, jewelry, glass, clothing, pottery, fine art, photography, leather, sculpture, food, and more.

Hackettstown Street Fair & Craft Show
September 16, 2012
Downtown Hackettstown
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show
September 23, 2012
Downtown Millburn
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Stirling Street Fair
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 10am-5pm, Rain or shine
Main Ave
Stirling, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried arts crafts show. Outdoor with over 125 exhibitors.

The Colts Neck Art & Craft Festival
September 29, 30, 2012
Colts Neck Fairgrounds
Bucks Mill Road
Colts Neck, NJ
631-234-4183
Outdoors, all under big tents. The show will have
200 exhibitors, food vendors and live music, exhibiting .
wood, fabric, florals, stained glass, fine art, jewelry, gourmet foods, clothing, pottery, furniture, and more.

Fannywood Day Street Fair
Sunday, September 30, 2012, 10AM -5PM, Rain or shine
South Ave and Martine Ave
Fanwood , NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, Outdoor Aerts Crafts show, over 125 exhibitors

South Orange Street Fair & Craft Show
September 30, 2012
Downtown South Orange
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

October 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Ridgwood Festival
Saturday. October 6, 2012, 10AM-5PM, Rain or shine
Grayden Pool Lot
Ridgewood, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried, Outdoor Arts crtafts show with over 75 exhibitors

Crafts and Antiques for Victorian Week
October 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5404
Admission: Free
Antique vendors and crafter's from throughout the region display and sell their wares on the lawn of the Emlen Physick Estate

Scotch Plains Street Fair & Craft Show
October 7, 2012
Downtown Scotch Plains
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Summit Street Fair & Craft Show
October 7, 2012
Downtown Summit
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Flemington Craftfest
Saturday and Sunday, October 13, 14, 2012, 10am to 5pm
The Hunterdon County Fairgrounds
1209 Route 170
Ringoes, NJ 08551
The Hunterdon 4H Club hosts this event that features over 120 artists and crafters. Come out and enjoy shopping, dining, and live music with crafters having on display their handcrafted apparel, unique jewelry, pottery, photography, holiday decor, homemade candles, textiles, feathers and so much more. For more information please visit www.kraftfairs.com

Cape May Harvest Festival Crafts and Antiques Show
Saturday, October 13, 2012
10am-4pm
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-5404
The show will offer crafts, antiques, and collectibles.

Country Folk Art Craft Show
October 12 -14, 2012
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ
(732) 417-1400
Featuring artisans from across the country offering unique decorating and gift items including... handcrafted furniture, home and garden art, quilts, florals, framed art, iron work, holiday decor, lamps, rugs, jewelry, wearable art!!!
Fri: 3-9pm, Sat: 1-9pm; Sun: 10am-5pm

13th annual Fall Fine Art and Crafts Show at Brookdale Park
October 13, 14, 2012, 10am to 5pm, Rain or Shine
473 Watchung Avenue
Brookdale Park
Montclair, NJ
www.rosesquared.com
The show is in lovely Brookdale Park featuring juried, professional fine artists, crafters and photographers. Meet the artisans and learn about their work and inspirations.

Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
October 13, 2012
Downtown Westfield
908-654-1400
nfo@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show
October 14, 2012
Downtown Cranford
908-654-1400
nfo@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking

Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show
October 21, 2012
Downtown Fair Lawn, NJ
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Free Admission, Free Parking, 25,000 attendees expected.

Pride in Kenilworth Street Fair
Sunday, October 21, 2012, 10AM-5PM, Rain or shine
Kenilworth Blvd.
Kenilworth, NJ
201-998-6311 or events@jcpromotions.info
Non Juried Arts crafts show, Outdoor with over, 125 exhibitors

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
October 26, 27, 28, 2012
Friday & Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, NJ
800-210-9900
More than 250 juried artists. Features live demonstrations of metal spinning, glass blowing, and pottery making.

Flemington Street Fair & Craft Show
October 28, 2012
Downtown Flemington
info@StreetFairs.org
908-654-1400
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors.
Free Admission, Free Parking, Expect 25,000 Spectators

November 2012 New Jersey Arts and Crafts Festivals

Cape May Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
November 3, 2012
Cape May Elementary School
921 Lafayette St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5404
More than 40 vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties including seasonal decorations, gift items and more.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show
November 4, 2012
Downtown Millburn, NJ
908-654-1400
info@StreetFairs.org
Over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors.
Free Admission, Free Parking. 25,000 attendees expected.

3rd annual Fine Art and Crafts at the Westfield Armory
November 10-11, 2012, Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm 500
Rahway Avenue Westfield Armory
Westfield, NJ
www.rosesquared.com
This event creates a craft boutique and art gallery with 130 juried fine artists, photographers and fine crafters offering their creations for the home or the body.

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