Discover 165 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Indiana. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 115 upcoming Indiana fairs, after the 50 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 847 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Indiana, with 165 coming up and 15 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $5 to $1100, averaging roughly $97 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Indiana right now are Indianapolis (41), Fort Wayne (14), Evansville (6), Carmel (5), Franklin (5), Bloomington (5). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Indiana is busiest in November, December, May based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 11, 2026 for Christmas on the Farm, Holiday Bazaar.
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 Indiana? Read the Indiana permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 165 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Indiana, out of 847 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Indiana typically start around $5 and average about $97, with larger juried shows charging up to $1100. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Indianapolis (41 upcoming), Fort Wayne (14 upcoming), Evansville (6 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Indiana.
15 Indiana fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 11, 2026 for Christmas on the Farm, Holiday Bazaar in West Lafayette. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.