Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Cleveland, Ohio

Running in its 17th year, Cleveland Asian Festival brings 40,000+ attendees to AsiaTown in mid-May. The World Marketplace vendor section features handmade goods — custom vinyl records, hand-sewn clothing, henna, face painting, and one-of-a-kind crafts from across Asia and beyond. Food vendors and community organizations round out the mix. Note: vendor spaces for 2026 are fully booked.

Cleveland Bazaar at 78th Street Studios is a juried indie maker market running for over 20 years—expect 125+ handmade goods vendors, artists, and small businesses at the flagship holiday season show. Applications open via Submittable on a rolling schedule: Valentine apps due in January, summer show apps in March, and holiday season apps due in August. Jury fee required at application; acceptance comes after jury review.

Food festival with food + craft/goods vendor marketplace; run by North Union Farmers Market

Kamm's Corners Farmers Market is a West Park neighborhood farmers market in Cleveland drawing produce, baked goods, hot food, and craft vendors. The market operates a mix of full-season and rotating vendor slots, giving both established and newer vendors opportunities to participate.

NUFM producer-only market at Cleveland Clinic main campus; apply via 2026 New Vendor Interest Form

North Union Farmers Market—Shaker Square is in its 31st year in historic Shaker Square. The award-winning market draws farms and food producers selling fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, and artisan goods. SNAP is accepted and matched up to $25. Free parking nearby; accessible via RTA Shaker Square Rapid Station.

Held in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood—its largest by area and population—this 12-week summer market brings together local growers, artisans, and food vendors operating on an "as local as absolutely possible" approach. Three of four produce vendors grow their crops within five miles of the market. Weekly live music and art demonstrations (funded by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture), a beer garden, and a City Fresh CSA pickup partnership round out the experience. Vendors accept WIC, SNAP, Produce Perks, TANF, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP dollars are matched up to $25 per visit.

Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival is a juried arts, craft, and food festival held each September in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. The festival prioritizes applications received early and maintains an equal-opportunity vendor policy across all categories. Food vendors must secure City of Cleveland permits (food handlers and fire); booth electricity is available for food vendors at an additional fee. No refunds granted after August 21st.

Held in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood each Tuesday from May through September, Tremont Farmers Market draws 40+ vendors—produce, baked goods, fresh coffee, local crafts, food trucks, and live music—in Lincoln Park. The market doubles as a community gathering space and accepts EBT with Produce Perks matching up to $25. Vulnerable shoppers get early access.

Held in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood, Waterloo Arts Fest is a one-day September festival drawing 100+ art vendors, food vendors, musicians, and community nonprofits. It's established itself as one of Northeast Ohio's popular summer festivals. Vendor applications are open.