Craft Fairs in Durham, NC 2026

Browse 21 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets in Durham, North Carolina. Average booth fee: $94.

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19 Christmas & holiday craft fairs in Durham

Holiday markets and bazaars for the 2026 season, by month

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Upcoming Craft Fairs in Durham

21 fairs

📅 Nov 13, 2026🔁 Recurring

Fall Fest: A Celebration of Creative Entrepreneurs

📍 Durham, NC• Hi-Wire Brewing Durham

Fall Fest is StepUp Durham's inaugural community festival celebrating Durham's creative economy and the artists, makers, designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs who make it thrive. The event brings together creators, neighbors, supporters, and visitors for an afternoon and evening centered on creativity, entrepreneurship, connection, and community.

🏠 Indoor

📅 Nov 14, 2026

4th Annual Creative Market

📍 Durham, NC• Synergy Fitness for Her

Join us for a free creative market to showcase local artists and creators. Showcasing local artists, makers, bakers, and services.

📅 Nov 15, 2026

Craft & Yap: A Cozy Fall Sapphic Social

📍 Durham, NC• Bull City Ciderworks Durham

Your excuse to get crafty, sip cider, shop local, and spend a cozy fall afternoon with your sapphic community!

📅 Nov 21, 2026

Fall Vendor Fair

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

A Fall Vendor Fair at Durham Central Park featuring local businesses and vendors offering unique products, handmade goods, food, and treats. The event includes a DJ and 360 photo booth, with shopping, food, music, and community activities.

💰 $50 - $100

📅 Nov 21, 2026

Get Creative and Snuggle Goats (Art on the Farm)

📍 Durham, NC• Avery Family Farm

Join us for a unique art event with several stations for getting creative. Then get lots of snuggles from our friendly goats and sheep!

📅 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026🔁 Recurring

Durham Art Walk Holiday Market

📍 Durham, NC• downtown Durham city center

The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is a festive fine arts and crafts event that kicks off the holiday season in downtown Durham. The event features local artists, live music, world-class restaurants, and shopping at easily strollable venues in the Durham city center.

🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 28, 2026🔁 Recurring

Shop Small Saturday Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

The Durham Craft Market's Shop Small Saturday Market takes place under the pavilion in Durham Central Park, featuring handmade goods from local artisans. The event includes live music and coffee service, offering stocking stuffers and statement artwork while supporting Durham's local makers.

🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 29, 2026

Durham Underground Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

Monthly market and concert series with 30+ local vendors, live bands, and food trucks. Free to attend at Durham Central Park.

📅 Dec 5, 2026

RTP Underground Market

📍 Durham, NC• Hub RTP

Quarterly market and concert series with 35+ local vendors, live bands, and food. Free to attend at Hub RTP.

📅 Dec 5, 2026🔁 Recurring

Durham German Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

A one-night market featuring more than 90 artisan vendors selling handmade goods. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, German food, and live German music.

💰 $100⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

📅 Dec 6, 2026🔁 Recurring

Geek and Grub Market (Christmas Nightmare Edition)

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Armory

This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths. This event will also include: free raffle, scavenger hunt.

💰 $95🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Dec 6, 2026

Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition)

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Armory

Join Krampus at this fun holiday event where Halloween Meets Christmas!

📅 Dec 6, 2026🔁 Recurring

Durham Geek and Grub Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Armory

A woodland-inspired market featuring 40+ whimsical geeky vendors, cozy food trucks, special guests, and storybook-worthy activities with cottagecore aesthetics. The event includes a scavenger hunt, giveaways, and activities for all ages.

💰 $95🏠 Indoor

📅 Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

Holiday Patchwork Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Armory

A full weekend of fresh vendors, thoughtful gifts, and one of a kind finds.

📅 Dec 12, 2026

NC LPS Club Holiday Market

📍 Durham, NC• Boxyard RTP

Join us for an afternoon of LPS holiday crafts and shopping! Buy, sell and trade littlest pet shop toys and find your dream pet!

📅 Dec 13, 2026

Durham Craft Holiday Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

Bundle up and join the Durham Craft Market to find something handmade for everyone on your list!

📅 Dec 13, 2026🔁 Recurring

Holiday Market

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park Pavilion

The annual Holiday Market brings together 50+ local artists under the Durham Central Park Pavilion for a celebration of local craftsmanship. Visitors can find handmade gifts and support the creative community.

🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Dec 16, 2026

Sip, Shop @ Wrap: A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Event

📍 Durham, NC• Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Join us at Aloft and get that list DONE! We'll have a variety of vendors onsite for you to finish that last minute shopping!

📅 Dec 18, 2026

Durham Foodie Fare

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Central Park

Monthly foodie and art market at Durham Central Park with 20+ food trucks, 20+ local vendors, and beer and wine from The Glass Jug.

📅 Jan 1, 2027

AADE Kwanzaafest

📍 Durham, NC• Durham Armory

This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-5:30pm.

🏠 Indoor

📅 May 15, 2027🔁 Recurring

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival

📍 Durham, NC• Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive

The nationally award-winning Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival celebrates its 57th Anniversary, honoring African and African American history, culture, arts, and traditions through a community-centered experience. Festivalgoers can enjoy a full day of live music, arts and crafts, community resources, Southern and Caribbean food, and dynamic performances from talented local artists.

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About Craft Fairs in Durham, North Carolina

Durham hosts 48 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 Durham with booth fee details, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.

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