Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Chardon, Ohio
Historic Chardon Square is the stage for Chardon's calendar, starting with the Geauga County Maple Festival and its juried arts and crafts show in late April. That's 5 events, with a flea market in early June, the juried Chardon Square Arts Festival on the first Sunday of August, the Harvest Handmade Market in September and a Saturday family market from June through August.
Chardon Family Market
FarmersChardon Family Market runs June through August on Saturdays in downtown Chardon. Ohio-only sourcing for produce; growers selling organic must have State of Ohio certification. Handcrafted items welcome—no secondhand or flea-market goods. Cottage food (bakery, jams, jellies, candy) permitted if labeled correctly. Food vendors must have tents, proper equipment, and meet Geauga County health standards. Vendor spaces assigned by seniority can be held for the entire season.
Chardon Flea Market
FleaHeld on the first Saturday in June on Chardon Square. Over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, produce, plants, homemade items, and so much more. Booth locations are first come, first served on the day of the market—no advance requests or reservations. Bring your own booth furnishings; no on-site unloading assistance. Vehicles must be moved after unloading—a strictly enforced policy; failure to comply results in exclusion from future markets.
Chardon Square Arts Festival
ArtisanHeld on historic Chardon Square in August (first Sunday annually), this juried, free outdoor show attracts 100+ artists from Ohio and out of state, drawing around 5,000 visitors. Artist categories include painting, stained glass, leather, fabric art, wood carving, pottery, photography, weaving, copper, jewelry, and stone cutting. Highly rated by the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild; work must be original concept, design and execution—no kits or mass-produced pieces. Food vendors and local restaurants on the Square.
Geauga County Maple Festival
FestivalHeld each late April in Chardon, Geauga County Maple Festival features a juried arts & crafts show showcasing pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, and handmade goods from local artisans. The craft show is anchored within the broader festival alongside bathtub races, a syrup auction, pancakes, lumberjack competition, and parade — strong foot traffic from a well-established community event. 2026 vendor spots are full; reach out early for 2027.
Harvest Handmade Market
CraftHeld on the Historical Chardon Square, Harvest Handmade Market is a juried event with approximately 75 booths of original handmade goods, vintage finds, and food vendors. Work must be non-commercial — no buy/sell items, molds, or craft kits. The jury selects based on submitted images of your work and booth setup. Vendors must attend the full day and supply their own 10'x10' tent. Ohio vendor's license required.
