Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2024
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Note that some craft fairs may run two days; those extra days are in bold.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Shindy
The Holiday Shindy has been a shopping tradition, showcasing artisan vendors from across the region. The Shindy features the chance to meet and watch local farms and makers weave, sew, preserve, and whittle. Longtime vendors and emerging talents will be in the Masonic Temple,116 South St. Pittsfield.
Hours are 10 to 4 and admission is $3, children younger than 12 are free. More information here.
St. Charles' Christmas Bazaar
The church at 89 Briggs Ave., Pittsfield, holds its annual bazaar from 9 to 2:30 with more than 25 craft vendors, lunch, raffles. The event is elevator accessible.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market
The South County market is being held at the Housy Dome, 1064 Main St., Housatonic, from 10 to 2. Features locally grown and produced foods.
Admission is free and mask-wearing is encouraged. More information here.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market
The North County winter farmers market is again being held at Greylock Works in North Adams from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Admission is free and mask-wearing is encouraged. More information here.
*Saturday, Oct. 14
Bennington Harvest Festival
Downtown Bennington, Vt.
Time: 10 to 5
More than 75 vendors including artisans, craftspeople, specialty foods, and more. There will be four stages with live music, activities, and a variety of food and beverage vendors and wine and spirits tastings. Also lots of pumpkin activities including a best pumpkin or squash recipe.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Holiday Art Market
Eclipse Mill, North Adams
Held in the converted mill's gallery at 243 Union St., the market features a wide range of arts and crafts, from paintings to pottery to jewelry to mixed media created by the building's artist community. Runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 5.
Mount Greylock Extended Care Craft Fair
A day of crafty fun with family and friends at the annual fair at the facility at 1000 North St., Pittsfield. Shop specialty goods from local small businesses, enjoy light refreshments, learn about the resources available at the facility and enter a raffle. Runs from 11 to 3.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Holiday Art Market
Eclipse Mill, North Adams
Held in the converted mill's gallery at 243 Union St., the market features a wide range of arts and crafts, from paintings to pottery to jewelry to mixed media created by the building's artist community. Runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 5.
St. Charles' Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
St. Charles Borromeo, located at 89 Briggs Ave. in Pittsfield, is having a Christmas bazaar from 10 to 3:30. It features more than 25 craft vendors, a bake sale, soup and sandwich for purchase, and a raffle. Santa Claus will visit from 11 to 1.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Wahconah Holiday Craft Fair
The Wahconah Regional High Student Council hosts its annual craft and vendor fair from 10 to 3 at the high school in Dalton. All proceeds including raffles benefit the Student Council's community projects and the people in need it helps.
*Sunday, Oct. 8
St. John Paul II Fall Fest
Notre Dame School, Adams
Time: 9 to 4
The annual bazaar and kids' fair takes place over two floors in the former school behind Notre Dame Church. Chinese auction, knitted goods, seasonal decor, country store, lunch and takeout, silent auctions, books, raffles and carnival games.
*Saturday, Oct. 21
Hoosac Harvest Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
Middle School PTG hosts its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hoosac Valley High School in Cheshire.
Stamford School Fall Fest
Stamford (Vt.) School
Time: 11 to 3
Third annual fundraiser for the Stamford Parent Teacher Group. Activities, games, food and items for sale, raffles of baskets and gift cards, pumpkin and scarecrow contests.
*Saturday, Oct. 28
Pittsfield-Adams Elks Fall Craft Fair
27 Union St., Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 2
Wreaths, baked goods, jewelry, crochet item, local-made items and goodies, raffles and more.
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Annual Bazaar
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in North Adams is holding a bazaar on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Features raffles and gift basket chances. Dinner and lunch eat-in or takeout.
*Saturday, Nov. 4
Harvest Bazaar, Bennington, Vt.
Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church, 283 Main St., Bennington, holds its annual Harvest Bazaar from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Berkshire South Regional Community Center Arts & Craft Festival
The community center at 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, hosts its 8th annual fest from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. the center's parking lot with a wide array of items from Berkshire County vendors. There will also be live music by The Midnight Anthem, crépes from Crepe Royale, and tacos from The Taco Shack food truck.
This is an outdoor festival but will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather. Admission is free.
North Adams Holiday Craft Fair
North Adams Elks' annual two-day Craft Show, Nov. 4 and 5, 9 to 2. More than 50 spaces filled with local and regional goods. Coordinated by Berkshire Emporium & Antiques. Free admission. Chance auction, raffles, concession, and Sunday breakfast. Held at the lodge, 100 Eagle St.
Richmond Consolidated School Craft Fair
Richmond School at 1831 State Road is holding a craft fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free admission, more than 32 vendors, silent auction, chance raffle, theme basket raffle, lottery tree raffle and more.
Fall Harvest Fair
First Baptist Church, North Adams
Time: 9 to 2
The annual fair features handmade and craft items, attic treasures, chinese auction, baked goods and homemade soup. The Elfie station also returns.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Haystacks and Snowflakes Bazaar
First Congregational Church of Dalton at 514 Main St. holds its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Baked goods, crafters, holiday shop, plants, books, thrift goods, basket raffles and silent auctions.
United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Fair
United Methodist Church, 6 Holmes Road, Lenox, holds its craft fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free. Features local crafters and artisans, silent auction, baked good and the Salvation from Hunger Cafe.
Holiday Craft Market
Mount Anthony Union High School, Bennington, Vt.
Time: 9 to 3
The high school holds its first annual holiday market with items from local businesses, direct sales, food and homemade/craft vendors. A chance to find unique gifts for friends and family.
Friday, Nov. 24
Moonlight Magic Craft Fair
Held at Buckland Town Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit the new Buckland Recreation Area. Vendors of maple, mugs, handcrafted items, bags, gift baskets, foods, raffles and tickets, plus a season's pass raffle to the rec area.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Berkshire Handmade Holiday Festival
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
The retail and craft market will be open Saturday from 11 to 5 and Sunday 10 to 3. VIP shopping hour from 10 to 11 Saturday. More than 50 vendors with local produce, art, clothing, wreaths, crafts, maple and CBD products, vinyl records, winter wear and more.
Food and drinks available, bar and live music downstairs. Suggested donation $5 to support Roots Rising.
Sunday Nov. 26
Berkshire Handmade Holiday Festival
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
The retail and craft market will be open Saturday from 11 to 5 and Sunday 10 to 3. VIP shopping hour from 10 to 11 Saturday. More than 50 vendors with local produce, art, clothing, wreaths, crafts, maple and CBD products, vinyl records, winter wear and more.
Food and drinks available, bar and live music downstairs. Suggested donation $5 to support Roots Rising.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Festive Holiday Market
The annual Festive holiday market returns to the Weave Shed at GreylockWorks, 508 State Road, North Adams. runs from 10 to 4 with a preview hour at 9 a.m. Up to 100 vendors and artisans. More information here. The 30,000 square foot open market features fresh food, farmers, fermenters, and artisan makers in a light-filled former mill. More information here.
St. Stanislaus Christmas Bazaar
St. Stanislaus School at 108 Summer St., Adams, holds its annual bazaar from 9 to 4 with crafts, raffles and Polish food available. More information here.
BECC's Winter Craft Fair
Bennington (Vt.) Early Childhood Center hosts its second annual fair at 1506 Harwood Hill Road from 10 to 2. Vendors include jewelers, engravers, baked goods, woodworkers, aromatherapy and more, plus raffles and auctions.
St. Agnes Academy Craft Fair
The Dalton school hosts a holiday bazaar from 9 to 3 with a cafe, craft vendors, raffles, lottery tree, country store, auction baskets, Balloon Ben and more.
Harvest Bazaar
Cheshire United Methodist Church, 197 Church St., holds its bazaar from 10 to 2. Chance auction with many gift baskets, gift cards and more, tag sale, craft goods, baked goods for the holiday tables and lunch consisting of ham salad, hot dogs, chili and beverages.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Berkshire Holiday Retail & Craft Market
Held at the Cheshire Community House from 10 to 4. Dozens of vendors will be offering wares along with food and drink. "American Idol" semi-finalist Katherine Winston of Lenox will be performing.
St. Mary's School Christmas Bazaar
Event runs from 9 to 3 at the school in Lee. Features foods, baked goods, raffles, and more.
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market
The North County winter farmers market is again being held at Greylock Works in North Adams from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30
North Adams Eagles Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar
Arts and craft show hosted by the North Adams Eagles Auxiliary at the American Legion on Ashland Street. Includes homemade crafts, chinese auction, raffles and food for purchase. Runs from 9 to 3.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Holiday Market Place
Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Stockbridge, holds its annual market runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The market will feature a collection of 100 unique, designer wreaths as well as an assortment of holiday-blooming amaryllis and paperwhites in decorative and clay containers, succulent arrangements, garlands, hanging terrariums and gift items presented by regional artisan vendors. Special Friday preview party.
General admission $18; children 12 and younger free. More information here.
St. Mary's Christmas Bazaar & Auction
St. Mary's Church, Cheshire
Time: 9 to 3
Annual bazaar features crafts and gifts, white elephant, chance auctions, baked goods, raffles and cafe with Italian, Polish and American food. Come back on Sunday at noon for a live auction; registration starts at 11 and the cafe and leftover tag sale items will be for purchase. More information here.
Pittsfield European Holiday Market
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. hosts an outdoor market at Dunham Mall, 100 North St., from noon to 3. Shop baked goods, handmade earrings and winter hats, hand-crafted goat milk soap, small batch candles, fine custom wood cutting boards, and pre-Columbian art and jewelry.
Savoy Craft Fair & Bake Sale
The annual fair will be held at the town fire station, 17 Center Road, from 9 to 3. There will be a wide variety of local crafters displaying their creations just in time for holiday shopping. A bake sale and raffle will benefit the volunteer fire department while the proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the local elementary school. New this year is an onsite barber taking walk-ins for $10 haircut.
Berkshire Bazaar
Thistle & Thorn hosts a holiday bazaar from 11 to 5 at the Holiday Inn in Pittsfield. Handcrafted gifts, decor, goodies and more. Support small businesses.
Holiday Showcase
Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity holds its annual holiday decor raffle on Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 5 as part of the Williamstown Holiday Walk. Bid on decorated trees, wreaths and more at First Congregational Church.
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