Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in New Jersey

Held in downtown Jersey City on Newark Avenue, the All About Downtown Street Fair is the 15th annual edition of what Hoboken Girl voted Best Community Event for three years running. Vendors sell handmade candles, jewelry, and local goods alongside food, beer gardens, and live music. The fair also features kids' rides and face painting.

Art Fair 14C is a juried contemporary art fair in Jersey City's Hudson neighborhood, now in its 7th edition. Run by ARTS 14C, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities and public access for artists, the fair draws galleries and artists working in contemporary practice. Strong fit if you're looking for a spring event with curatorial rigor and an audience invested in studio work.

In downtown Asbury Park, Asbury FRESH Farmers & Makers Market has been running Sundays for 13 years—a weekly draw for both locals and tourists at Press Plaza. The market brings together farmers and makers selling fresh produce and handmade goods. Original producers and artisans only; resale is not permitted. Food vendors must have local health permits.

Asbury Park Fall Bazaar is a curated artisan market held at the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Handmade vendors and indie makers—a vetted mix focused on quality over quantity.

Held each June in Asbury Park's park across from Convention Hall, AsburyFest is a free Friday-opening festival that runs three days with dozens of food vendors (seafood-heavy but also traditional festival fare), craft vendors, and local live music across all three days. A portion of admission supports local nonprofits including Interfaith Neighbors and CARC. Dogs welcome.

Held in Atlantic City each December, the Atlantic City Holiday Parade & Market combines a twilight parade down Atlantic Avenue with an enchanting Holiday Village at O'Donnell Memorial Park. The market fills with local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, artisan goods, and seasonal treats — a full-scale expansion of the city's beloved annual parade tradition. A Winter Wonderland Festival at a nearby skating venue rounds out the day-long celebration.

Held in Mays Landing each August, Atlantic County 4-H Fair brings together 4-H exhibitors, community vendors, rides, live entertainment, and family programming — chicken BBQ, pet parade, pie-eating contests, and a car show. Free admission draws a steady local crowd. Contact the fairgrounds directly for vendor inquiries.

Held in Atlantic Highlands every Friday from late May through late September, this chamber-run market draws farmers, food vendors, and artisans selling produce, baked goods, fresh flowers, heat-and-eat meals, chef-crafted entrees, preserves, and handmade goods including jewelry and natural beauty products. Vendors must submit an application, hold-harmless form, and certificate of insurance. Food vendors need additional county approval. Wait for market confirmation before paying.

Held in Moorestown each October, Autumn in Moorestown welcomes arts & crafts vendors, artisan foods, and craft beers alongside activities for kids and live entertainment. Rain or shine event.

Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival brings together original artwork, photography, craft and artisan vendors, and food vendors to Avalon's beachfront in early October. Draws a strong tourism crowd on the Jersey Shore during shoulder season.

Bayonne Farmers' Market operates Tuesdays from late May through October in Bayonne, supported by the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone. The vendor mix includes produce farms (Alstede Farms leading the lineup), prepared foods (empanadas, zeppole, bakery items, pickles), and crafts. The market accepts New Jersey produce vouchers and offers a CSA program through Alstede Farms for weekly produce shares. Runs rain or shine.

Belvidere Victorian Day is a juried craft show seeking hand-crafted, made-in-the-USA merchandise — originality, creativity, and quality of craft are the selection committee's priorities. The jury process requires a portfolio of photos with your application. Food vendors and non-profit/educational exhibitors also welcome. Fee is processed only upon approval.

Held in Ridgefield Park at Overpeck County Park, Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival runs each September and features 4-H displays, Master Gardener activities, a craft fair, farmers market, food trucks, live music, and carnival rides. Free admission and parking. A family-oriented event with strong foot traffic and a mix of vendors — solid fit for food trucks, craft makers, and produce sellers looking for a community-driven weekend.

Bernardsville Farmers' Market has been running for over 30 years in downtown Bernardsville, bringing together local farmers, bakers, makers, and growers. The market draws a steady crowd of shoppers committed to buying directly from producers.

Held in Blairstown at Footbridge Park, this free fall community event centers on the "Bedlam in Blairstown Bed Races"—a beloved tradition from the '90s revived by the Blairstown Enhancement Committee. In addition to the signature races, the event features local crafters/vendors, food trucks, live music, a pumpkin pavilion, and a scarecrow and carved pumpkin contest. Small, established crowd with strong foot traffic from locals.

Bloomfest marks the 50th anniversary of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival—a free full-day celebration in Newark among iconic cherry blossom trees. The crafter's marketplace runs alongside Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's programming, live music, and food vendors. Expect taiko drumming, classical dance, jazz ensembles, and a samurai sword demonstration.

Township-run community market, recruiting 2026 vendors

Held in Bordentown each June through September, this 17-week Sunday farmers market features produce, baked goods, food truck vendors, and local artisans alongside live music, yoga, and educational workshops. Rain or shine, every week outdoors at Carslake Community Center. Apply through the city—vendor inquiries to btownfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Braddock Park Farmers Market is held Thursdays May through October at the Veterans Memorial area in Braddock Park in North Bergen. The market welcomes juice and beverage vendors, specialty items like pickles and baked goods, and unique local businesses. Contact Shareen at sshibli@hcnj.us to apply.

Brick Farmers Market has been running since 2015 and is held at Windward Beach Park in Brick. The market runs Saturday mornings each May through September and draws 50+ vendors selling produce, crafts, and hot food. Established crowd of shoppers looking to support local producers.

Brigantine Farmers Market is a weekly Saturday farmers market held in Brigantine at the Community School parking lot. The market runs seasonally through summer, drawing local producers and shoppers to a straightforward neighborhood setting.

Burlington City Farmers Market, held downtown, welcomes agricultural vendors (produce, dairy, farm-raised meat, seafood, eggs, and value-added products like jams and honey), craft vendors selling handmade original designs, and prepared-food vendors. All food vendors need county health department approval and an insurance certificate naming the City of Burlington and Main Street Burlington as additionally insured. Craft vendors must sell their own work — no commercially manufactured art, kits, or embellished commercial goods. The market prioritizes growers willing to work toward SNAP-funded purchases for eligible customers.

The 80th Burlington County Farm Fair runs each July at the fairgrounds in Columbus and celebrates agriculture, 4-H programming, and community. The fair features a mix of agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, homearts competitions, kids' programming, and vendor marketplace space. New for 2026: a Mobile Dairy Classroom, Blueberry Farmer for a Day, a Sensory Tent, and the return of the rodeo.

Burlington County Farmers Market operates Saturdays at the Agricultural Center in Moorestown and has been running for over 20 years. The market welcomes local farms and small businesses — produce vendors, artisans, and food makers all apply through a shared vendor application process.

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