Craft Fairs in Ames, IA 2026

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📅 Sep 27, 2026📆In 3 days

The Octagon Art Festival

📍 Ames, IA• Main Street Cultural District

This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.

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About Craft Fairs in Ames, Iowa

Ames hosts 7 craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets throughout the year. Whether you're a local vendor or traveling to sell your handmade goods, TheCraftMap helps you find the best events in Ames with booth fee details, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.

Looking for more events? Browse all craft fairs in Iowa or use our calendar view to plan your 2026 craft fair season. Our ROI calculator can help you estimate whether a fair is worth the trip.