Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Ocala, Florida

City holiday kickoff festival; recruits food, retail, artisan & community vendors.

Held in Ocala in mid-March, Marion County Fair is a six-day event sponsored by Florida Kids Helping Kids featuring live entertainment, a petting zoo, food vendors, exhibits, and programming including live music, wrestling, and a beauty pageant. Currently booking vendors and talent.

Held each October in Ocala, the Ocala Fine Arts Festival is a juried fine-arts event featuring artist booths, food vendors, community organizations, and student performances. Community booths cluster at Citizens' Circle for high visibility among thousands of weekend attendees.

Ocala Downtown Market is a year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Ocala with both indoor and outdoor booth options, including choices with water and electric hookups. Vendors are evaluated by the local Market Director through an online registration system.

The 3rd Annual Ocala Spring Craft Fair is held each March at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, drawing over 175 talented artisans and crafters. The indoor show features hand-blown glass, jewelry, pottery, apparel, artwork, home decor, candles, toys, and woven goods. Ballantine Management, which has produced consumer shows for 25+ years, manages the event—expect professional execution, efficient booth setup (available the day before), and wide promotional reach via radio, billboards, and digital channels. Booth-side access through large roll-up doors makes load-in smooth.