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There’s no shortage of talented artisans in New Hampshire, home of some of the longest running craft fairs in the Northeast. Thousands of attendees gather to browse and purchase handcrafted works made by talented local artisans, view craft demonstrations, and enjoy live music. Fortunately, many of the state’s craft fairs are free to attend. The best craft fairs in New Hampshire exhibit many types of crafts and artistic mediums while providing entertainment for all ages.


League of NH Craftsmen's Fair, Newbury, NH

The League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is a nationally-renowned event celebrating traditional and contemporary crafts. This nine-day festival has been taking place each August for over 90 years and features booths of juried artisans in a diverse variety of mediums. Attendees enjoy many artistic demonstrations, exhibitions, and speciality food vendors at this icon craft fair.

Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair, North Conway, NH

Held in Schouler Park, the Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair is an annual event that takes place in front of the Scenic Roadload. This two-day show features fantastic arts and crafts vendors showcasing an impressive assortment of beautiful handmade goods, paintings, wood furniture, photography, and more. Delicious foods including handmade fudge and kettle corn are also available, plus activities such as facing painting.

Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, Gilford, NH

Featuring incredible artists and artisans, the Lakes Regional Spring Craft Fair is the perfect place to find some new art, crafts, and decor for spring. This free event offers a large variety of unique exhibits including handmade candles, hand poured soaps, clothing, photography, furniture, and much more. Live music entertainment is also available for attendees to enjoy.

Craft Fair and Raffle, Nashua, NH

Craft Fair and Raffle is a free event held at the Nashua High School North each November. Over 150 vendors, including crafters and local businesses, display their products for the public. There’s also a huge raffle room with over 50 raffle prizes each worth $100 and more! Holiday shopping is much more exciting when there’s prizes to win!

On The Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival, Wolfeboro, NH

On The Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival takes place each July at Brewster Academy and is a spectacular show featuring over 100 arts and craft exhibitors. This three-day outdoor festival offers a wide variety of amazing talents and exhibitors showcasing metal creations, handmade leather items, beautiful jewelry, pottery, fine arts paintings, New Hampshire-made products, and many other unique products. You’re sure to find original products at this free-admission event.

Falling Leaves Craft Fair, Tilton, NH

Held two days in September at the Tanger Outlets, the Falling Leaves Craft Fair is a fabulous craft fair featuring over 90 amazing artisans and crafters showcasing recycled art, hand painted metals, hand poured soaps, photography, wood carvings, and so much more. There’s no admission fee to attend and explore interesting products and view artists' demonstrations.

Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair, Tilton, NH

Featuring an amazing display of arts and crafts, the Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair makes the ideal handmade holiday shopping destination. Nearly 100 arts and crafts exhibitors showcase a variety of media at this incredible event. There’s a wide assortment of handcrafted creations including holiday wreaths, tabletop arrangements, jewelry, ornaments, knitted/crochet items, candles, cedar wood furniture and much more.

4th of July Weekend Craft Fair, Gilford, NH

Over 90 exhibitors showcase amazing works of art and crafts at the 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair. Held early in July at the Gunstock Mountain Resort, this annual event allows guests to celebrate America by shopping a wide assortment of American-made products. This free event also includes live music entertainment.

Summer Psychic & Craft Fair, Laconia, NH

For over 10 years the Summer Psychic & Craft Fair has been showcasing incredible artisans and their beautiful handmade products. This free, family-friendly event takes place each July in the Weirs Community Center and offers psychic readings, aura photography, free door prizes, and other fun activities.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • New Hampshire is home to talented artisans and some of the longest running craft fairs in the Northeast.
  • Many craft fairs in the state are free to attend and offer a wide variety of crafts and artistic mediums.
  • The League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is a nationally-renowned event celebrating traditional and contemporary crafts.
  • Other notable craft fairs in New Hampshire include the Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, and Craft Fair and Raffle in Nashua.
  • Events like the On The Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival, Falling Leaves Craft Fair, and Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair offer a wide assortment of handmade goods.
  • The 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock Mountain Resort and the Summer Psychic & Craft Fair in Laconia are also popular events in New Hampshire.

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