9 Top Craft Fairs in Rhode Island

Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival, Warwick, RI

A long-time local tradition, Gaspee Days Arts & Craft Festival takes place each May in the Narragansett Parkway. Over 60,000 people attend to browse over 100 fine artisan booths and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of this outdoor festival. This free-admission craft festival is held during Memorial Day weekend and features live music entertainment by local bands plus activities for kids.

Wickford Art Festival, North Kingstown, RI

The Wickford Art Festival has been featuring an eclectic assortment of the best fine artists in Rhode Island and the country since 1962! Held each July in Wilson Park, this long-standing community event boasts over 200 artisans displaying fine artworks in a wide variety of mediums ranging from ceramics to sculptures. This two-day event is always free to attend.

Pawtucket Arts Fest, Pawtucket, RI

The annual Pawtucket Arts Fest is a long-standing community event designed to promote the city’s culture and creative life. Each September, this multi-day festival features many remarkable local artists and crafters while providing engaging artistic events at no cost. Thousands of visitors have been attending this free annual festival, which includes an assortment of other festivals with music, theater performances, and more.

Scituate Art Festival, North Scituate, RI

For nearly 60 years, Scituate Art Festival has been celebrating the fall season with activities for the whole family. This long-standing, seasonal open air market is held a weekend in October on the VIllage Green. Visitors have the opportunity to browse original fine arts, crafts, antiques while enjoying live music entertainment, tasty treats, and raffles.

Virtu Art Festival, Westerly, RI

Held in Wilcox Park each May for nearly 30 years, the Virtu Art Festival is a multi-day outdoor arts and crafts festival in a beautiful setting. This free-admission springtime festival features fine arts and crafts from a hand-picked selection of talented artists and craftspersons from Rhode Island and beyond. There’s also delicious foods, live entertainment, a kids’ creation station, and other activities.

Made With Heart Arts & Crafts Fair, Newport, RI

Made With Heart Arts & Crafts Fair is a two-day event held in February to support an organization benefiting critically-ill children and their families. Held in the Viking Ballroom of the Hotel Viking, this indoor craft fair features handmade crafts created by artisans throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Attendees can also enjoy raffle prizes, snacks, and a hot chocolate bar.

RISD Craft, Providence, RI

Held twice annually (each spring and fall) on Providence's historic Benefit Street, the RISD Craft Fair features high-quality, original art and crafts in a large variety of media. Attendees have the opportunity to browse the handmade works created by over 130 RISD alumni artists at this outdoor fair. Visitors enjoy mingling with the artisans and shopping for unique gifts featuring exemplary craftsmanship.

May Day Market, Providence, RI

Taking place the weekend before Mother’s Day at the WaterFire Arts Center, the May Day Market is the perfect destination for spring and summer holiday gift shopping. Browse a wide variety of handmade products created by over 90 juried artisans and find memorable gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, graduations, and more. There’s no fee to attend this local favorite artisan market.

PVD Artisans Holiday Show, Providence, RI

Held at the WaterFire Arts Center each December, the PVD Artisan Holiday Show is the perfect place to complete all your holiday shopping in one incredible place. This two-day holiday craft show features 80 local artisans showcasing fantastic handmade works of various mediums. Attendees can shop for original paintings, clothing, photography, ceramics, accessories, jewelry, and other original products.

Key Insights at a Glance

• Rhode Island craft fairs showcase talented local and national artists and crafters
• Gaspee Days Arts & Craft Festival in May features over 100 artisan booths
• Wickford Art Festival in July boasts over 200 artisans displaying fine artworks
• Pawtucket Arts Fest in September promotes the city's culture and creative life
• Scituate Art Festival in October celebrates the fall season with family activities
• Virtu Art Festival in May features fine arts and crafts in a beautiful setting
• Made With Heart Arts & Crafts Fair in February supports critically-ill children and their families
• RISD Craft Fair in Providence features high-quality, original art and crafts by RISD alumni
• May Day Market in May offers a wide variety of handmade products for spring and summer holidays
• PVD Artisan Holiday Show in December features 80 local artisans showcasing handmade works