Discover 40 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Rhode Island. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 553 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Rhode Island, with 40 coming up and 2 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $2 to $225, averaging roughly $64 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Rhode Island right now are Providence (13), Warwick (5), Cranston (4), Pawtucket (3), Middletown (2), South Kingstown (2). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Rhode Island is busiest in October, November, September based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Oct 15, 2026 for Holiday Craft Show at CCRI.
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 Rhode Island? Read the Rhode Island permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 40 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Rhode Island, out of 553 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Rhode Island typically start around $2 and average about $64, with larger juried shows charging up to $225. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Providence (13 upcoming), Warwick (5 upcoming), Cranston (4 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Rhode Island.
2 Rhode Island fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Oct 15, 2026 for Holiday Craft Show at CCRI in Warwick. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.