Discover 55 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Maine. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 561 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Maine, with 55 coming up and 1 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $20 to $760, averaging roughly $153 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Maine right now are Portland (17), Augusta (5), Wells (5), Westbrook (3), Sanford (2), Lewiston (2). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Maine is busiest in October, November, December based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Oct 5, 2026 for 58th Annual Fall Foliage Festival.
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 Maine? Read the Maine permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 55 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Maine, out of 561 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Maine typically start around $20 and average about $153, with larger juried shows charging up to $760. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Portland (17 upcoming), Augusta (5 upcoming), Wells (5 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Maine.
1 Maine fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Oct 5, 2026 for 58th Annual Fall Foliage Festival in Boothbay. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.