Ten Ohio Artisan Markets and Art Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss.
Looking for your next favorite piece of artwork? Enjoy shopping unique markets? Like supporting local artisans? Want to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Below you will find our list of the top ten artisan markets/festivals you should explore this year.
#1
BATH ART FESTIVAL
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Bath Community Park
1615 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Bath, OH
bathfestival.org
FREE admission. FREE parking. Rain or Shine.
Enjoy fun, food, entertainment, and high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of Bath Community Park. The event offers free admission and parking and is held rain or shine!
The Bath Art Festival will be held at Bath Community Park at 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road. For additional information, visit www.bathartfestival.org.
#2
54TH SALT FORK ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 9-11, 2024
Times: Friday 12pm-6pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Cambridge City Park
Cambridge, Ohio
SaltForkFestival.org
One of the longest-running juried festivals in Ohio, this outdoor event will take place in beautiful Cambridge City Park. 90-100 creative artists from across the United States will offer a wide variety of artistic mediums, including pottery, glass, woods, metal art, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber arts, photography, and much more. In addition, you will find Appalachian heritage crafts demonstrations and primitive arts as well as “hands on” crafting for kids and adults, outstanding local and regional entertainment and delicious foods. The Festival is open to the public with FREE Admission.
(This post is sponsored by Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitor and Convention Bureau.)
#3
43rd ANNUAL SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2024
Hours: 9am-5pm
Location: 44337 Countyline Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408
shakerwoods.com
Free parking.
“… featuring more than 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares. While on the grounds, bring your walking shoes for a journey down the rustic paths throughout the beautifully manicured woods, while enjoying the aroma of great country cooking over open fires. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day with the sounds of blue grass, country, gospel, clogging and more.”
(This post is sponsored by the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau.)
#4
AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE
Date: August 11, 2024
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Historic Public Square
Medina, Ohio
affaironthesquare.net
The event features specially selected crafters and artisans of handmade items in all mediums including beautifully handcrafted jewelry, home décor, soaps, lotions, metalwork, woodworking, wearables, vintage and repurposed finds, and so many more unique items.
“We have a nice variety of unique handmade items from new vendors as well as those that have been with us for many years.” explained Linda Loveless, organizer. “There are always new treasures to find.”
You won’t go hungry while shopping, with several of the area’s most popular food trucks cooking up some amazing foods like bRraised in the CLE, Carhops Mobile Diner, Cheesy Dave’s, East Koast Konz, Hatfield’s Goode Grub, The Cookery, and Wholly Frioles Mexican Street Food. Buckeye Concessions will have cinnamon roasted nuts, funnel cakes, and kettle corn. Weber’s Premium Ice Cream will be serving frozen custard, ice cream and sorbet. Lily’s Lemonade will keep you cool with several versions of all natural fruit flavored and regular lemonades. Pop Culture will be serving gourmet ice cream.
Victor Samalot will bring his timeless Latin groove and Jazz instrumental styling to the Medina Gazebo from 11am to 1:30pm. Folk rock artists Parsons and Polk will follow from 2:30 to 5pm and cover favorite artists such as Neil Diamond, Jimmy Buffet, and James Taylor.
For the kids there will be face painting, balloon animals and a make-it-take-it craft booth. Admission to the show is free. For more details, go to www.affaironthesquare.net
(This post is sponsored by the Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
#5
43RD YEAR GREAT TRAIL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 24-25 and August 31-Sept 1-2, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Great Trail Festival Grounds
Malvern, OH
greattrailfestival.com
The Great Trail Festival is a special celebration of American Folk Art, with Contemporary and Country Crafting. A unique experience which invites your discovery and pleasure. Visit the Storybook Craft Village where handcrafted gifts and treasured keepsakes await you. Selected quality artisans with distinctive arts & crafts are the heart of it all at Great Trail. The festival is held annually at the Great Trail Festival Grounds and features exhibitors from Ohio and surrounding states.
#6
MADE IN OHIO ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
Dates: August 30, 31 and September 1, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm daily
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio 44210
330.666.3711 | madeinohiofestival.org
The Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival features Ohio artisans, local food and entertainment and all that Hale Farm & Village has to offer!
Our vendors include jewelry artists, potters, carvers, glass artists, soap and lotion makers, quilters and a variety of unique crafters. You will be amazed at the variety of the vendors and the one-of-a-kind finds! In addition, we have a variety of food vendors and local wines and beers.
These three days are all about Ohio! Let’s celebrate our incredible state!
#7
BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
Times:
Location: Downtown Bowling Green, Ohio
blackswampfest.org
Experience three days of free concerts and fine art shows in historic downtown Bowling Green, Ohio. The Black Swamp Arts Festival is an award-winning art festival and the largest free live music festival in Ohio. Fun fact: The Black Swamp Arts Festival is a non-profit run entirely by volunteers.
Admission is free.
#8
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: September 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
“Our festival examines life between the years 1776-1825. All of our crafters and vendors are required to dress in year appropriate attire at all times. They must exhibit all three weekends and demonstrate a minimum 50% of the time. Artisans and crafters are expected to provide educational displays and written histories of their crafts.”
VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 14-15, 2024
Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid-Chardon Road,
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
villagepeddlerfestival.com
#9
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: September 28-29 and October 5-6, 2024
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
A unique outdoor marketplace in the woods. Shop over 200 vendors to find:
Holiday decorating & Home Décor ~ Country, Farmhouse, & Primitive Décor
Handmade Goods & Unique Gifts ~ Live Music ~ Amazing Food, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides & Kids Activities
#10
OHIO MART
Dates: October 3-6, 2024
Time: Oct 3-5 10am – 5pm | Oct 6 10 am – 4pm
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org/events/ohio-mart
Tickets are presale only – online.
“The 57th annual Ohio Mart is Stan Hywet’s annual artisan craft showcase and a major fundraiser for the estate. Enjoy gorgeous autumn weather and major retail therapy with over 120 artisans talented in sculpture, garden art, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, hand-crafted furniture and more. The day also includes the Textile Artisan Display presented by the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild in the Manor House Reception Hall, Vintage Finds and Curious Goods, Molly’s Boutique, sweepstakes raffle and more!”
We hope you find time to visit one or all of the above special markets and support local artisans.
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Banner photo: Yankee Peddler Festival 2021 | Photo credit: Diane Rock
