Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Bellingham, Washington

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. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

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.

Bellingham Makers Market operates as a free, separate art market alongside NW Tune-Up — Bellingham's ambitious mountain biking, craft brewing, and music festival. Held in Bellingham's waterfront area, the maker market draws a Pacific Northwest crowd and sits outside the paid festival grounds, accessible to the general public. This is a juried market for handmade goods and artisans — expect 50+ booths of locally made work. Note: Vendors must reside in Whatcom, Skagit, or Island Counties and be prepared for strict fire marshal compliance on tent weights. Promotional commitment required: vendors must post to social media at four designated times leading up to the event. No early breakdown — vendors stay through Sunday evening.

Held in Bellingham's Fairhaven Historic District from late November through December 20, Winterfest is a month-long celebration featuring lights, music, carriage rides, Santa Claus, and community warmth. The Winter Market hosts vendors on the Village Green, and the event offers festive shopping, horse drawn carriage rides, music, entertainment, and more. Fairhaven Village includes 6 square blocks of independently-owned businesses, perfect for holiday shopping. Winterfest is presented by the Fairhaven Association with help from sponsors and volunteers. Note: No application page or vendor fees are currently available online. Contact the event organizer directly for more information.

A community market celebrating creativity, good finds, and time well spent—now expanded from the garden into two blocks of closed street. Shop mosaic art, vintage clothing, upcycled jewelry, pottery, and more, with food trucks and beverage carts nearby. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly via Facebook for details.

Running 46 years, Holiday Festival of the Arts is a five-week indoor event in Bellingham featuring 100+ regional artisans selling fine art and craft. Open daily November through December, with live music and free kids' activities on weekends. Artists also demonstrate their work throughout the festival.

Pacific Arts Market has been a Bellingham holiday tradition since 1996. The market showcases local artisans selling handmade goods only—everything is made by the vendor. It runs the first three weekends in December across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Venue for 2026 is still being confirmed, so check back for location and hours as the event approaches.