Discover 270 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across California. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 906 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in California, with 270 coming up and 20 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $1 to $3375, averaging roughly $338 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in California right now are Los Angeles (12), Santa Barbara (7), San Diego (7), Pasadena (6), Sacramento (6), San Francisco (6). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in California is busiest in July, September, October based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2026.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in California? Read the California permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 270 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in California, out of 906 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in California typically start around $1 and average about $338, with larger juried shows charging up to $3375. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Los Angeles (12 upcoming), Santa Barbara (7 upcoming), San Diego (7 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in California.
20 California fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2026 in Sacramento. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.