Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Hoover, Alabama

The Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market is run by Hometown Vendor Market and brings together local independent vendors selling jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness items, and food. Setup runs both indoors and outdoors. No licenses or permits are required, and baked goods are allowed if fully packaged and sealed. Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and covers; limited indoor electricity is available first come, first served and must be requested at registration. VIP vendors get first pick of booth location each day and set up 30 minutes early.

The Bluff Park Art Show is a juried outdoor fine-art show held on the first Saturday in October in Hoover, Alabama, inside the Birmingham metro area. It's a one-day event hosting roughly 130 to 150 artists, with the 2025 show drawing artists from 12 states along with a number of first-time exhibitors. Jurying is blind: applications require four digital photos — three of the work and one booth shot with no identifying marks — and artists working in multiple mediums must submit a separate application for each category. Collaborative teams of up to two are welcome, and applicants must be 18 or older. Because the jury is competitive, acceptance is not guaranteed. The setting is a wooded, shady neighborhood park with a children's art area, live music, and Food Truck Alley. Patrons arrive by shuttle, and an "art car" delivers larger purchases to buyers' vehicles. The show is run by the Bluff Park Art Association, a nonprofit that puts proceeds toward arts programming in schools and the community, and it appears regularly on the Alabama Tourism Department's Top Events list.

Market Noel is a curated holiday merchant market run by the Junior League of Birmingham to support the organization's mission-based work. Held in Hoover each November, it draws shoppers looking for holiday gifts from a carefully selected vendor mix. Note: Vendor fees are not listed online for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for pricing.

Moss Rock Festival in Hoover runs each November—Alabama's premier eco-creative weekend with 100 juried Art+Design makers and 50+ Nature/SmartLiving/Sweetery vendors. Juried booths lean toward work depicting nature, sustainability, and upcycled materials; contemporary craft from natural materials also fits well. Festival programming includes a ticketed beer garden, live music, food vendors and food trucks, and a Kids' craft studio. Established audience with strong local following; draws shoppers intentionally seeking artists and makers aligned with environmental values and sustainability. Fee schedule: Multiple fee options are available including flat fee or flat fee + commission.

The Ross Bridge Farmers Market runs weekly May through July, plus seasonal events — Strawberry Day, Flower Day, Peach Day, Berry Day, Luau Night, Back 2 School Bash, Barkit Market, and Holiday Market. Vendors include local farmers, bakers, artisans, and food trucks. The market is free to attend; booth setup includes a 10x10 tent, 6ft table, and power.

The Farmers Market at Brock's Gap is Hoover's only certified farmers market, held Saturdays at Brock's Gap Brewing Company. Everything sold is fresh, seasonal, and locally grown or made in Alabama — produce from farms across the region, prepared foods (BBQ sauce, baked goods, boiled peanuts, pasta), and handmade goods like pottery, candles, leather work, and crochet. Strong vendor mix with established farmer and maker community.

Vintage Market Days of Birmingham is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market held at Finley Center in Hoover. The vendor mix spans original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, and food — a curated event positioned well beyond the typical flea market. Thursday features an early buying event; general admission runs Friday and Saturday.