Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Jackson, Mississippi

Held in Jackson at the Mississippi Trade Mart, Handworks Holiday Market is an established juried arts & craft show featuring regional artisans selling handmade gifts—the kind of one-of-a-kind pieces shoppers can't find in stores. Santa appearances both days add family draw. Food concessions on-site; stroller-friendly setup.

Mississippi Farmers Market, held at the Brandon Amphitheater in Jackson, is a seasonal Saturday market dedicated to 100 percent Mississippi-grown, raised, and processed products. The all-weather facility houses 32 vendor stalls and draws growers from both large and small farms across the state. Beyond produce, the market features Mississippi craftsmen and artisans, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and a on-site cafe. No middleman — direct from farm to consumer.

Mississippi Makers Fest brings together Mississippi-based artists, artisans, and food vendors for a day of live music, art, and crafts in Jackson. The lineup spans blues, country, and rock — expect a full day of entertainment alongside ceramics, local goods, and food trucks. Open maker and artisan vendor application.

Mississippi State Fair runs each October for 12 days in downtown Jackson, featuring livestock shows, creative arts competitions, a circus, and live entertainment across multiple stages. The 63,000-square-foot indoor Mississippi Fairgrounds marketplace and outdoor vendor areas welcome direct-sales food vendors, crafters, and exhibitors. The fair maintains a product balance and encourages new concessionaires to bring in products and services. The fair reserves the right to accept or reject applicants based on product uniqueness and quality, space availability, booth attractiveness, and fair references. All new applicants must submit a color photo or detailed drawing with their application. Previous-year vendors in good standing are invited to return, with a generally very high return rate.

Mistletoe Marketplace is a holiday tradition presented by the Junior League of Jackson. Since 1981, the event has become the South's premier holiday shopping affair featuring spectacular special events. Held each November at the Mississippi Trade Mart in downtown Jackson, the marketplace hosts 165 merchants this year—both local and non-local with about 75% non-local vendors, so you'll find unique items not normally seen locally. Draws around 30,000 shoppers across multiple days.