Discover 216 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Virginia. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 166 upcoming Virginia fairs, after the 50 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 932 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Virginia, with 216 coming up and 8 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1875, averaging roughly $185 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Virginia right now are Richmond (26), Virginia Beach (14), Alexandria (12), Hampton (10), Norfolk (10), Sterling (10). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Virginia is busiest in November, December, April based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 24, 2026 for Capital Art and Craft Festival - December 2026.
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 Virginia? Read the Virginia permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 216 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Virginia, out of 932 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Virginia typically start around $10 and average about $185, with larger juried shows charging up to $1875. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Richmond (26 upcoming), Virginia Beach (14 upcoming), Alexandria (12 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Virginia.
8 Virginia fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 24, 2026 for Capital Art and Craft Festival - December 2026 in Sterling. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.