Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Dayton, Ohio

2nd Street Market in Dayton is a year-round food-focused market operated by Five Rivers MetroParks with 200,000+ annual visitors. Farmers are the top priority, followed by baked goods, sauces, jams, specialty foods, and limited prepared-food vendors. A small number of artisan-goods vendors round out the mix. Most vending happens outdoors May–October; permanent indoor spaces are rare and competitive, typically going to existing part-time vendors. Acceptance is curated by committee based on market needs, product quality, and business fit.

Held in Dayton, Christkindlmarkt is an old-world-style Christmas market hosted by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, the area's oldest German-American club. Vendors offer handcrafted ornaments, beer steins, German collectibles, antiques, jewelry, and gifts. Traditional food, beverages, and Glühwein are available on-site. The market draws shoppers looking for quality handmade goods and authentic German holiday atmosphere. Members receive a discount on vendor fees.

Marquee juried Oktoberfest with curated artisan marketplace; museum-run; apps via ZAPP

Dayton Celtic Festival in Dayton is a free festival held each late July featuring food and merchandise vendors. Power and water hookups are available at vendor booths. Note: vendors cannot sell any beverages, including water, soft drinks, alcohol, smoothies, or dessert floats. Missed payment deadlines result in forfeiture of booth space.

Handmade Dayton is a curated maker market in Dayton that runs on First Sundays and hosts a seasonal holiday market. The market prioritizes handmade craftsmanship — vendors should be creative artisans making unique, homemade items with genuine passion for their work. Applications for the holiday market open in summer 2026.

Recurring curated market at Front Street artist studios; ongoing applications

Held in Dayton, the Montgomery County Fair runs each July and is in its 174th year. The fair offers two vendor location options: indoor booth space in the air-conditioned Main Event Center, or outdoor lawn area. Features livestock shows, live entertainment, a demolition derby, and family programming. Vendors applying for the 2026 fair must submit a signed contract, full payment, and proof of liability insurance with the fair listed as additionally insured.