Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Indianapolis, Indiana

Annual (12th) Fountain Square art festival and marketplace in Indianapolis; vendor space is reserved for local, Indiana-based artists and creators.

Binford Farmers Market in Indianapolis hosts 80+ vendors selling locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and hand-crafted goods each Saturday from May through September. The market is dog-friendly and welcomes both ongoing vendors and one-time pop-ups. Applications require liability insurance documentation.

Broad Ripple Farmers Market is Indiana's largest, running year-round Saturdays in Indianapolis. Summer (May–October) operates outdoors at Glendale Town Center with 80+ vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, artisanal foods, flowers, and crafts. Winter (November–April) moves indoors to Broad Ripple Middle School with 60+ vendors. All food is locally grown, raised, or produced—farmers must be present at the market. The market accepts SNAP and offers live music and seating.

Penrod Arts Fair is one of the nation's largest single-day juried art fairs, held each September on the Newfields campus in Indianapolis with 300+ artists from across the country. Running since 1967, Penrod is 100% volunteer-led and funnels every dollar raised back into Central Indiana arts grants, community projects, and a growing Legacy Fund. Artists apply via ZAPPlication.

Running since 1948, the Christmas Gift + Hobby Show in Indianapolis is the 77th annual edition of the region's largest holiday shopping event. Held each November at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, the show attracts 45,000+ shoppers and 375 vendors spanning holiday décor, apparel, toys, treats, and one-of-a-kind crafted goods. Heavy foot traffic and an established clientele seeking local makers and handcrafted items—ideal fit for craft and artisan vendors.

Held Saturday mornings at Garfield Park on Indianapolis's south side, Garfield Park Farmers Market supports local, sustainable farmers and producers. The market centers on community interaction and direct relationships between vendors and shoppers who actively seek local sources.

The 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is a week-long celebration in Indianapolis's historic Irvington neighborhood, with the street fair taking place on October 31. The festival draws craft and food vendors alongside community events including a Horror Shorts film night and an annual 5K run/walk. Established tradition with strong neighborhood draw.

Running since 2011, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace brings nearly 100 juried artisans to Indianapolis each spring — painters, woodworkers, jewelry designers, fiber and glass makers, alongside beekeepers, vintners, distillers, chocolatiers, and specialty food producers. Held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, many vendors demonstrate their creative process in their booths while food and beverage makers offer samples. Vendors must hold juried Indiana Artisan status to exhibit.

Running since 1970, Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is an 11-day cultural festival in downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center. The Exhibit Hall marketplace showcases Black-owned businesses, artists, and vendors — a established platform for reaching engaged shoppers intentionally seeking local Black entrepreneurship. IBE has distributed over $5 million in college scholarships since 1983 and operates a free Black Business Training Institute for accepted participants.

Indiana State Fair draws more than 850,000 guests annually and actively seeks vendors — no application fee required. The fair prioritizes Indiana-owned businesses and evaluates applications on product uniqueness, booth design, revenue potential, and vendor experience. Returning exhibitors renew through April; new vendor space is identified by late May. More than 95% of vendors return year to year.

Since 2008, the Indy Winter Farmers Market has provided a venue for Indiana's sustainably-minded family farms, food producers, and artisans selling produce, sustainably raised meats, dairy, cheese, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, and more. The longest-running and only winter market in downtown Indianapolis, it draws more than 50 vendors weekly from November through April. Operated by 16 Tech Community Corporation, the market extends the selling season for local farmers while providing fresh, local food to the community.

Held in November at the Indiana State Fairgrounds' Blue Ribbon Pavilion, the 55th annual Holiday Mart is the Junior League of Indianapolis's largest fundraiser. The event attracts thousands of attendees each year seeking clothing, jewelry, handbags, gourmet foods, art, home décor, and children's items. Booth reservations are first-come-first-served, and deposits are credited to the booth rental fee. Wireless internet is included with booth rental.

Marion County Fair, running 90+ years in Indianapolis, draws significant foot traffic with carnival rides, live entertainment on the Park Stage, food vendors, and special event days throughout the run. Vendor categories include commercial booths, food, and artist/craft exhibits. Check the fair's Get Involved/Vendors pages for booth details and eligibility.

The 54th OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair is a nationally ranked, highly selective juried fair at the Indy Art Center featuring 185+ local, regional, and national artists. Two stages of live music, artist demonstrations (glassblowing, blacksmithing, wood turning, welding), hands-on art activities, and food vendors create strong foot traffic. The fair benefits the Indy Art Center as its largest annual fundraiser — an established, serious audience of art collectors and engaged shoppers.

Original Farmers' Market operates Wednesdays in downtown Indianapolis from May through October, featuring produce, grains, dairy, eggs, baked goods, honey, prepared foods, plants, preserved goods, and handmade art and jewelry. It's a long-running market with an established vendor mix and steady foot traffic—solid fit for producers and makers looking for a consistent weekly spot during the growing season.

Statehouse Market runs Thursdays in downtown Indianapolis on Robert D. Orr Plaza from May through October. The market draws 75+ registered vendors across produce, food trucks, and artisanal goods — expect over 25 vendors weekly throughout the season. State employees see market updates in the Around the Circle newsletter; follow social media for weekly lineups and application windows.

Indiana's oldest juried art fair, Talbot Street Art Fair has been running since 1956 along Talbott Street in the historic Herron-Morton neighborhood of downtown Indianapolis. It draws 60,000+ visitors annually to view 220 juried artists working across diverse mediums and styles. One of the few admission-free juried art fairs in the state—and a celebrated fixture on the national art scene.