Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Valley Center, California

Early-season holiday arts and crafts fair at Bates Nut Farm, one of five annual craft fairs covered by the farm's single 2026 vendor application.

Over fifty artisans selling American handmade crafts and fine art during the farm's pumpkin patch season, with jewelry, woodworking, candles and toys. Runs alongside tractor hayrides, the straw maze and food vendors, with live music on the Bates stage from 12-3pm. Free admission; $10 parking on October weekends.

Thanksgiving-weekend holiday market craft fair at Bates Nut Farm with handcrafted gift vendors, food, live music from 12-3pm both days, free tractor hayrides with Santa and photos with Santa. Free parking and admission.

Spring arts and crafts fair at the century-old Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, one of five craft fairs the farm runs each year under a single 2026 vendor application. American handmade crafts and fine art.

Evening summer food festival at Bates Nut Farm featuring San Diego mobile food vendors, live music and kids' activities. The food vendor slate is published closer to the date.

December holiday craft event at Bates Nut Farm. The farm has flagged that this event takes a separate vendor application from its other four craft fairs, to be published later in the year.

Professional rodeo and community festival over Memorial Day weekend in Valley Center, with vendor registration open for the 2026 edition.