Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Washington

Anacortes Farmers Market is a community-driven market that brings together local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and shoppers in a relaxed setting. Expect fresh produce sold directly by farmers, handmade goods from local makers, food vendors, and live music throughout the day. The market draws shoppers who are intentionally looking to support local businesses and buy directly from the people who make and grow their products.

Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the city’s waterfront with live music, food trucks, arts and commercial vendors, and activities for all ages. The weekend also features local traditions, free boat rides, educational exhibits, car shows, and hands-on activities that draw both residents and visitors.

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is one of the premier Festivals in the Pacific Northwest. The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors annually to the Wenatchee Valley during this 11-day event. 2026 marks the 107th Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.

Located on breathtaking Fidalgo Island at the front of the San Juan Islands, this three-day festival transforms seven blocks of historic downtown with 220 artisan vendors, a juried fine art show, live music on two stages, working artist demonstrations, and more than 20 food and beverage vendors. Expect a well-rounded event that draws shoppers interested in handmade goods, fine art, food, and live entertainment throughout the weekend.

Auburn Farmers Market is a seasonal Sunday market held at Les Gove Park from June through September. The market focuses on local farms, food producers, and Washington-based artisans, while also featuring live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the season. The market averages more than 2,100 shoppers per week and hosted 77 vendors and over 32,000 visitors during the 2025 season.

Held in Leavenworth each September, Autumn Leaf Festival draws 20,000 visitors to the Bavarian Village during peak fall color season. The weekend centers on a Grand Parade, live music, food booths, and vendor activities throughout the village and surrounding area. Festival organizers work closely with the local chamber and city to support community businesses and tourism. Contact directly for vendor eligibility and booth details.

Bainbridge Island Farmers Market has been running since 1990 and pulls 40+ vendors each season — produce, baked goods, hot food, crafts, and live music. It's been named one of the top 101 farmers markets in the U.S. Foot traffic gets a boost from ferry walk-ons coming straight off the Seattle boat.

Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market was Seattle's first year-round neighborhood market and sells produce exclusively from Washington state farms. The Washington-only sourcing rule is a real draw for shoppers who care about local producers. Priority given to farmers. Craft vendors: only kitchen-centric crafts like handmade cutlery, pottery, kitchen soaps, candles, food safe cutting boards, aprons, etc. will be considered.

Running since 1974, Ballard Music & SeafoodFest is a free three-day summer festival in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood featuring live music, a craft beer showcase, arts & crafts, family programming, and dozens of food vendors leaning heavily into seafood. Strong foot traffic, established crowd, and a wide vendor mix beyond just food — solid fit if you're looking for a high-energy July event.

Hosted by the Bellevue Arts Museum, the Arts Fair is the largest juried arts & crafts festival in the Northwest — Featuring 250+ juried artists over a weekend in Downtown Bellevue, with organizers explicitly focused on driving exhibitor sales. Note: booth fees don't include an additional 20% commission on sales.

Bellevue Forward Night Market is a monthly evening market running May through September, turning a downtown street into a hub of food, shopping, performances, and family programming. Features over 50 local artisans, it's positioned as a showcase for Bellevue's local business and artisan scene — good fit if you want a recurring summer spot with built-in community draw but sells out fast.

The annual Bellevue NYE Night Market runs Dec 31 from 3–9pm on Main Street in downtown Bellevue, with 50+ craft, food, and beverage vendors drawing 10,000+ attendees. Free to the public — the footprint has grown each year since 2022, so vendor demand is high and the show sells out fast. Note: Vendor fees and application dates are not listed–This is a tough show to find information on. Recommend emailing org directly.

Bellingham Farmers Market connects shoppers directly with local farmers, artisans, and producers, built around supporting regional sustainable agriculture. Featuring 100+ vendors, the model is producer-focused — good fit if your business fits the local-sourced, maker-direct profile.

Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back its Holiday Makers Market series in Historic Fairhaven, with two weekends in late November and December at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Each weekend features a rotating lineup of 50 local makers selling handcrafted soaps, sustainable goods, textiles, candles, jewelry, and food — a fresh vendor mix each visit. Free and open to the public. A portion of proceeds benefits Whatcom Land Trust.

NW Tune-Up is a multi-day mountain biking, craft beer, and music festival in Bellingham that draws an active, outdoors-focused audience from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The event combines professional races, live music, breweries, and a curated makers market, creating a strong fit for handmade products with an outdoor, adventure, or festival-inspired appeal. For vendors, expect a large outdoor event environment with an active crowd and conditions that may include wind, dust, and changing weather.

Best of the Northwest Fall Show is a curated art market featuring more than 115 Northwest artists working across a variety of mediums. The event includes artist demonstrations, food trucks, specialty beverages, and interactive activities that encourage shoppers to spend time exploring the show. For vendors, expect an audience specifically interested in original artwork, handmade goods, and supporting regional artists.

Best of the Northwest Spring Show is a curated art market featuring 100+ Northwest artists working in mediums such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, and fiber arts. For vendors, expect an audience specifically interested in original artwork, handmade goods, and supporting regional artists.

Held the first weekend of August in Bainbridge Island at BIMA's plaza, this annual summer art market brings together 20+ local makers selling handcrafted goods, jewelry, pottery, and fine art. Live music both days and hands-on Art in Action activities run throughout. All sales go directly to vendors—a straightforward marketplace draw if you're selling regionally made work.

Held the first weekend of December on Bainbridge Island, BIMA Winter Night Market transforms the museum plaza into a winter wonderland with twinkle lights, fire-pit lounges, and a curated lineup of Pacific Northwest artisans—jewelry, textiles, ceramics, pottery, and gourmet goods. Two evenings of live music, DIY craft stations, seasonal drinks, and street food keep foot traffic moving. Vendors attend both nights.

Founded in 1982 by restaurant owner Alan Silverman to revive dining interest during recession, Bite of Seattle is one of Seattle's oldest food festivals. Held at Seattle Center each July, it's voted 'Best Food Festival' in the U.S. in 2016–2017. The event features 300+ food vendors, retail pop-ups, craft beer and wine tastings, and 50+ musical artists. Bite of Seattle functions as a proving ground for emerging chefs and food entrepreneurs—a real-world venue to trial new concepts and reach customers with direct feedback.

Spokane's largest all-local winter art market, BrrrZAAR fills all three floors of River Park Square with 80+ vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. Expect art, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, skincare products, home goods, and paper goods — most items priced at $100 or less. In 2024, vendors sold $209,109 worth of goods to approximately 23,500 people. Jury selection by local art and retail professionals considers work quality, vendor variety, and display concept. Does not accept imported goods or non-regional makers.

Running since 1973, Bumbershoot is Seattle's 54th annual Labor Day Weekend arts & music festival at Seattle Center. The lineup spans 66 wrestlers, 37 fashion designers, 44 short films, 55 comedians, 27 restaurants, 81 skateboarders, and more — wildly eclectic vendor and performer mix. Food vendors apply through the Culinary Arts program; craft and performance categories welcome a broad range of disciplines.

The Burlington-Edison High School Craft Fair is a long-running community event that has supported local artists and makers for more than 35 years. Held indoors at Burlington-Edison High School, the event features handmade goods, concessions, raffles, and community activities, with proceeds benefiting the high school band program. Featuring over 100+ local vendors, this show is a strong fit for handmade products and holiday gift items, with a community-focused audience.

Capitol Hill Block Party is the 28th annual music festival in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Held each August in the Pike/Pine corridor, it's a 21+ event featuring 100+ performances across multiple indoor and outdoor stages. The festival emphasizes local and regional talent—over half the 2026 lineup features Seattle-based artists. Food and beverage options are available throughout the grounds.

Capitol Hill Farmers Market runs year-round on Sundays and adds Tuesday evening sessions June through September, filling E Barbara Bailey Way (named for a beloved neighborhood activist and bookseller) between Broadway and 10th Ave E. Expect locally-grown produce, ready-to-eat food made with farm ingredients, and other local food items. The market draws an established neighborhood crowd and benefits from excellent transit access—light rail opens directly onto the plaza. SNAP/EBT users get unlimited dollar-for-dollar matching through the SNAP Market Match Program.