Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Alaska

Held in Palmer each late August through early September, Alaska State Fair is a marquee statewide fair with a large vendor marketplace spanning crafts, non-food goods, and food. The fair seeks non-food vendors first based on product originality, then order of application receipt; food vendors are selected competitively from applications, with emphasis on menu variety, food service experience, and fairgoer appeal. Subleasing is prohibited. New non-food applications roll year-round; new food applications close at year-end. Booth spaces are approximately 10' x 10', mostly covered, on firm dirt or pavement.

Alaskan Christmas Bazaar in Anchorage is an established two-day holiday craft bazaar drawing around 160 booths. Crafters and vendors—expect a solid mix of handmade goods and holiday merchandise.

Anchorage Farmers Market is the only non-profit, farmer-directed market in Anchorage, with a board made up entirely of farmers and community members. It operates Saturdays in the Central Lutheran Church parking lot at 15th & Cordova, featuring 100% Alaska-grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, and animal products sold directly by farmers. WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, and QUEST are accepted by some vendors. Free parking on-site. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Anchorage Downtown Weekend Market returns in May as a revived summer tradition in downtown Anchorage, bringing together Alaskan-grown produce, handcrafted goods, local food vendors, and live entertainment. The market features 300+ artisans, food vendors, and performers — expect community shoppers who actively seek locally made and grown products. Note: This is an optional two day event with variable pricing — fees below reflect the average for a single day.

Now in its seventh season, the Anchorage Midtown Farmers Market brings the best of Alaska's harvest to the heart of Midtown every Saturday, June through October. With around 25 local vendors each week, you'll find a wide selection of fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and handmade specialties — directly from the people who grow and craft them. Held in the BP Alaska building west parking lot. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Held in Eagle River each July, Bear Paw Festival is a five-day community event featuring a parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, contests, and a vendor court managed by Arctic Events. The 40th annual festival (2026) draws arts & crafts vendors plus food vendors — food spots are managed separately by the Chamber of Commerce and operate on a grandfathered/lottery system. Organized by the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce.

Bethel Farmers' Market has been running since 1990 and is in its 33rd season. The market brings together local producers selling produce, meat, soap, baked goods, and homemade jams and salsas — vendors are selected for quality and expertise in their categories.

The Blueberry Arts Festival runs the first weekend of August in Ketchikan, presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council since 1975. Over 180 artist and vendor booths draw more than 12,000 community members and summer visitors across three days. Surrounding programming is heavily local and unabashedly odd: a Pet and Doll Parade, a Slug Weigh-In and Race, a Best Blueberry Dish Contest, a pie-eating contest, the Great Blueberry Ball Roll, fun runs, an art exhibit, live music, a handmade human-powered boat race, and a closing poetry slam. Two practical notes for off-island vendors: Ketchikan is accessible only by air or ferry, and early August coincides with cruise season, so the audience blends locals with visitors on shore time. Note: Pricing below represents KAAHC non-member fees. Membership levels vary and it's recommended to contact the KAAHC directly for specifics.

Held in Anchorage at Dimond Center during Fur Rondy, Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market features Alaska Native artisans—most Silver Hand certified—selling and demonstrating traditional crafts: basket weaving, dolls, beading, carving, and more. A rare chance for shoppers to meet makers and watch them work. Vendor mix is artisans only. Note: Vendor application is a PDF download and must be submitted to the email address below.

Colony Christmas is a weekend holiday festival in Palmer featuring multiple craft fairs with local artisans and businesses selling gifts, decorations, and seasonal treats. The schedule includes a Parade of Lights, fireworks, hayrides, gingerbread and cookie contests, and a cornhole tournament.

Held in Fairbanks each October, Cozy Collective Artisan Market is a free, juried artisan market created by vendors for vendors. Expect 50+ makers selling handmade and small-batch goods in a community-centered setting. The market includes Cozy Corners — a Book Nook, Letter Lounge, and Puzzle Parlor — designed to create intentional shopping experiences that celebrate local creatives.

Deltana Fair & Music Festival is held each July in Delta Junction and features vendor booths alongside live music and community programming. The 2026 edition will include the first-ever Military Appreciation Day. Download the Exhibitor Guide from the website for booth details and fire regulations.

Annual bazaar by Denakkanaaga (Interior AK Native elders org) Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Located by the Dillingham Ice Rink, Dillingham Farmers Market brings together local artisans and growers. The market has been a fixture in this Bristol Bay community for decades, supporting small farms and local food production in one of Alaska's remote regions. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Doyon's Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar is a holiday arts and crafts market at the Doyon Ltd. plaza in Fairbanks, featuring Alaska Native artists and makers alongside other local vendors. Vendor eligibility is worth confirming directly with Doyon before applying. The market is hosted by an Alaska Native regional corporation and centers Alaska Native artists, and under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act it is illegal to market work as Native-made unless the maker is an enrolled member of a federally or state recognized tribe or a certified tribal artisan. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Local artisan and food popup market operating from 12-5pm. Features 30+ vendors and a few food trucks. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Ester Community Market is staged weekly throughout the summer and features a wide range of locally produced art and products including honey, clothing, books, and art prints. Open Thursdays 4–8 pm at the park off the Old Nenana Highway. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

The Fairbanks Fiber Festival is an annual weekend event covering knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, quilting, embroidery, felting, sewing, and basketry. It includes a vendor marketplace, workshops, hands-on demos, educational booths from local fiber arts organizations, a fiber tools and equipment sale, and food. Vendor fit is narrow and specific: fiber arts supplies, tools, and finished work. Makers outside that category won't match, but fiber vendors get an audience that is entirely there for what they sell.

The Holiday Marketplace is a three-day indoor holiday show in Fairbanks that opens the local shopping season. In 2025 it drew more than 180 vendors with makers and businesses coming from across Alaska. Goods range from handmade soaps and beaded jewelry to one-of-a-kind artwork. Booth space typically sells out quickly, so apply early. At roughly 40 attendees per vendor across three days, this is a moderate-traffic show where returning booths and repeat customers matter.

A monthly, summer, locals-focused event supporting artisans who may not have retail space elsewhere. featuring handcrafted jewelry, paintings, organic and wild-harvested products, plants, produce, candles, soap, fabric arts, and baked goods. Less a farmer's market and more a gathering of local artists, jewelry makers, and craft persons. Held at Skagway Brew Co's east Pub deck from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Running since 1975, Girdwood Forest Fair is a juried craft fair features 200+ vendors showcasing hundreds of handmade Alaskan art and artisan products. All work must be hand-crafted by the artist — no pre-manufactured, screen-printed, or mass-produced items. Printed art prints, photo prints, and stickers are allowed; printed apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware) is not. Hand-dyed or handmade clothing is accepted after application review. The fair is free to the public and set in a forest environment — expect uneven terrain, roots, and no electrical access. Booth locations may be ¼ mile off the main trail; the committee does not place similar vendors adjacent to one another. NOTE: This is bear country—Several bears live near the Forest Fair and will be attracted by food and garbage. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD is allowed to be left unattended in booths after Fair hours.

Established Glennallen community market featuring fresh produce and specialty items from local vendors. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Held in downtown Fairbanks during Golden Days, this street fair brings together 94 vendors selling goods, services, food, and information alongside food trucks and live music and dance performances.

The Haines Farmers Market is a community market in Haines, Alaska, with food and handmade crafts. 10am-1pm through the summer.

The Handmade Holiday Market is a nonprofit fundraiser for Fairbanks Arts Association, held at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. Vendors sell locally crafted art, treats, and handmade objects, alongside live music, free train rides, Pioneer Park's annual tree lighting, and a charitable "CommuniTree" where guests leave gifts for a local charity. Eligibility is limited to Interior Alaskan artists, artisans, and makers aged 18 and up, and work must be handmade by the vendor. Review the full vendor policies before applying. Fairbanks Arts also publishes an annual gift guide featuring local makers, which vendors can apply to separately.