Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Santa Clara, California

Illustration-focused market from San Jose Made. Juried for fit and for balance across product types; the operator states that applying early does not improve acceptance odds so long as the application lands within the window.

Certified farmers market listed on the California Department of Food and Agriculture statewide certified-market register, current as of July 1, 2026. Market manager: Dimitri Hagnere. Vendor recruitment is handled by the market operator; contact the listed number for stall availability and fees.

44th annual free community festival in the 52-acre Central Park, run by the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department as a fundraiser for local nonprofits. Over 170 artist and craft vendors, 25+ food groups, two entertainment stages and a Maker's Meadow showcasing handcrafted goods. Juried; the artist field for 2026 filled during the first jury.

Certified farmers market listed on the California Department of Food and Agriculture statewide certified-market register, current as of July 1, 2026. Market manager: Ron Pardini. Vendor recruitment is handled by the market operator; contact the listed number for stall availability and fees.

Billed as the largest winter holiday craft fair in the Bay Area, with 350+ makers, artists, designers, illustrators, artisans, bakers and creative small businesses. Free admission, free on-site and garage parking. Venue rules exclude food trucks and on-site cooking stalls, so food vendors are packaged goods and baked goods only. Applications for the following year go live in December.

Flagship indoor summer market with 300-350+ makers, artists, designers, illustrators and craftspeople, plus DIY workshops and creative activations. Free admission, free on-site parking, air-conditioned venue.