Discover 239 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Ohio. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 188 upcoming Ohio fairs, after the 52 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 1037 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Ohio, with 239 coming up and 14 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1800, averaging roughly $153 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Ohio right now are Columbus (23), Cincinnati (20), Cleveland (8), Akron (8), Toledo (8), Dayton (7). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Ohio is busiest in November, December, February based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 10, 2026 for Craft and Vendor Show.
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 Ohio? Read the Ohio permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 239 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Ohio, out of 1037 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Ohio typically start around $10 and average about $153, with larger juried shows charging up to $1800. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Columbus (23 upcoming), Cincinnati (20 upcoming), Cleveland (8 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Ohio.
14 Ohio fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 10, 2026 for Craft and Vendor Show in Canton. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.