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When the Beastie Boys sang “The girl is crafty like ice is cold” they may not have been thinking of Greater Cincinnati, but it’s their loss, as our city is filled with imaginative, creative crafters and makers.
Every autumn, our convention centers, community centers, church halls, schools and parks play host to craft shows and fairs chock-a-block with ingenious handmade goods ideal for gift-giving.
Here’s a look at the current craft show calendar. If yours isn’t listed and you’d like it to be, send the details to [email protected] with “craft show” in the subject line and we’ll get it added. Happy shopping!
Saturday, Oct. 1
Dry Ridge: Country Pumpkins Fall Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Country Pumpkins, 1835 Sherman Mount Zion Road. 50 crafters and vendors visit. Free admission and parking.
Trenton: Barn N Bunk Craft Show, noon-5 p.m., Barn N Bunk Farm Market, 3677 Wayne Madison Road. Barnnbunk.com.
West Chester Township: Lakota West Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lakota West High School, 8940 Union Centre Blvd. $5 early bird entry at 9 a.m., otherwise $2 admission, cash only.
Sunday, Oct. 2
Downtown: Art on Vine, noon-6 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. Around 80 artists and makers visit. Free admission. artonvinecincy.com.
Fort Thomas: Flea in the Fort, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mess Hall, Tower Park, 801 Cochran St. Handmade artisan craft show with over 70 artists. Live music, food trucks and craft beer on grounds around the Mess Hall. Facebook.com.
Hyde Park: Hyde Park Square Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 2700 Erie Ave. Largest one-day art show in Greater Cincinnati.
Ludlow: Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair, 11 a.m., Bircus Brewing Co., 322 Elm St. Around 20-30 local artisans and makers. Takes place indoors and outdoors.
West Chester Township: Lakota West Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lakota West High School, 8940 Union Centre Blvd. $5 early bird entry at 9 a.m., otherwise $2 admission, cash only.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Bethel: Fall Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Faith Chapel Ministries, 3112 S. Bantam Road. Local artists, raffles, food trucks. Free admission. Faithchapeloh.org.
Blanchester: Blanchester Athletic Boosters Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 953 Cherry St. Handmade arts and crafts, food vendors, raffles and split the pot.
Colerain Township: Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. Craft show runs until 7 p.m., live music until 11 p.m. $5 admission. vinokletwines.com.
College Hill: Maker’s Mart ’22, noon-6 p.m., Brink Brewing Co., 5905 Hamilton Ave. No direct sales or multi-level marketing vendors.
Glendale: Barktoberfest, 2-6 p.m., Harry Whiting Brown Center, 205 E. Sharon Road. 20 vendors, baked goods, live music, dog photo booth, raffle baskets, costume contest and more.
Harrison: Junior/Senior High PTO Craft & Vendor Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harrison High School Activity Center, 9830 West Road. Over 70 crafters and vendors with holiday gifts, home goods, jewelry, homemade dog treats, clothing and more. Free admission. [email protected].
Mount Healthy: American Legion Auxiliary Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wesley Werner American Legion Post 513, 7947 Hamilton Ave. Local vendors and crafters. Raffle baskets.
Mount Washington: McNicholas Alumni Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 6536 Beechmont Ave. Handmade crafts, art, jewelry and more. Free admission and parking.
Union Township: Vendor, Arts and Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, 681 Mount Moriah Drive. Handmade items, silent auction, food and drinks. Mtmoriahumc.org.
Villa Hills: Villa Madonna Academy Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2500 Amsterdam Road. Nearly 100 artisans and crafters, food and bake sale. Rain or shine.
Walton: Walton Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Joseph Academy, 48 Needmore St. Shop variety of arts and crafts. Food available.
Friday, Oct. 14
Lebanon: Charm at the Farm, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday (VIP only), noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 4953 Bunnell Hill Road. Final event of the season features holiday gifts, decor and more. Free Pure Barre class at 9 a.m. Sunday. $20 VIP, $17 early bird 9 a.m. Saturday, $12 general Saturday, $10 Sunday. Free ages 12-under. Free parking. Charmatthefarm.com.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Covington: Chili Cook-off and Vendor Fair, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Calvary Christian School, 5955 Taylor Mill Road. Over 20 vendors, silent auction and chili cook-off. ccsky.org.
Glendale: West Wildlife Rehab Arts & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Christ Church, 965 Forest Ave. Crafts include jewelry, pottery, bath and body, canned goods, paintings, felt, wood crafts, miniatures and more. Bale sale, raffles.
Hamilton: Hamilton High Fall Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairground Ave. $2 admission.
Madeira: Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Gertrude, 6543 Miami Ave.
Mount Washington: Craft Boutique, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 484, 1837 Sutton Ave.
Over-the-Rhine: City Flea, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.
Taylor Mill: Lady Eagles Basketball Team Craft & Vendor Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Scott High School, 5400 Old Taylor Mill Road. Homemade crafts and direct sales vendors.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Walnut Hills: Nite Lewks Pop Up Market, 6-11 p.m., Five Points Alley, 2425 Gilbert Ave. eventbrite.com.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Anderson Township: Harvest Fair, noon-6 p.m., Anderson Urban Farm, 2550 Bartels Road. Arts and crafts vendors, hands on activities, country store. $10 per family or $5 single. andersonurbanfarm.com.
Batavia: Bulldog Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Batavia Elementary School, 3 Bulldog Place. Over 40 crafters and vendors of jewelry, home decor, desserts, wood craft and more. Free admission.
Colerain Township: Shop with Friends Craft Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road. Over 50 craft and vendors visit. $2 admission. Facebook.com.
Milford: South Milford Artisans Fall Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Arrowhead Farm, 780 Garfield Ave. Artists showcase unique creations inside barn and in outdoor tents. Rain or shine. Free parking and admission.
New Richmond: Artisan Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Artful Gathering, 411 Walnut St.
Friday, Nov. 4
Colerain Township: Germania Christkindlmarkt, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Germania Society, 3529 W. Kemper Road. $5. germaniasociety.com/christkindlmarkt.
Delhi Township: LOV Craft and Vendor Show, 7-10 p.m., Our Lady of Victory, 810 Neeb Road.
Edgewood: Keepsake Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Edgewood Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive. Free admission. Facebook.com.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Amelia: AUMC Fall Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Amelia United Methodist Church, 19 E. Main St. Facebook.com.
Batavia: Youth Makers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nakama Studio, 600 Kilgore Ave. Entrepreneurs and makers under the age of 18 visit and sell their wares. Food trucks visit.
Colerain Township: Colerain Boosters Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Colerain High School, 8801 Cheviot Road. Facebook.com.
Loveland: Loveland High School Arts & Crafts Show, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Loveland High School, 1 Tiger Trail. Over 175 vendors, plus lunch raffle and more. Free raffle ticket in exchange for a non-perishable food item. $3 admission. Lovelandathleticboosters.com/crafts.
Loveland: River Hills Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 6300 Price Road. Craft show, raffle baskets and more. [email protected].
Sharonville: Cincy Holiday Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Local crafters and boutiques, live music, pictures with Santa and more. cincyholidayexpo.com.
Williamsburg: American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post 288, 208 E. Main St. Over 20 vendors, raffles, split the pot.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Batesville: Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Batesville Primary School, State Highway 46 West. Dozens of vendors. Lunch served by sorority ladies. Raffles. Free admission.
Ludlow: Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair, 11 a.m., Bircus Brewing Co., 322 Elm St. Around 20-30 local artisans and makers. Takes place indoors and outdoors.
Mason: Deerfield Handmade Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road. Over 60 local and regional artists of jewelry, painting, glass woodworking, ceramics and more. Presented by the Arts Alliance. Early bird 10 a.m. admission is $5, otherwise $3. Eventbrite.com.
Oakley: Oakley Kitchen Fall Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oakley Kitchen, 3715 Madison Road. Makers, growers and artisans offer variety of handmade jewelry, handcrafted woodwork, home decor, spices, coffees, teas, fiber arts and more. Free admission. Eventbrite.com.
Friday, Nov. 11
Downtown: Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St. Over 300 craft and vendors. VIP admission at 8 a.m. Friday is $25, early bird admission at 8 a.m. Saturday is $15. VIP and early bird must be purchased in advance online. Admission $12, $10 advance online. Ages 12-under free. Girls Night Out Friday or Saturday from 4-7 p.m. is $6. Cincinnatiholidaymarket.com.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Bright: Boy Scout Troop 693 Vendor and Craft Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dearborn Hills UMC, corner Stateline Road and N. Dearborn Road. Local vendors and crafters, silent auctions. Bring canned good for North Dearborn Food Pantry.
Clifton: Christmas Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clifton Community Center, 320 McAlpin Ave. Wear your ugly holiday sweater and shop a variety of local vendors. Free admission. Eventbrite.com.
Delhi Township: Shiloh Christmas Boutique, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5261 Foley Road. Handmade crafts, baked goods, lunch and beverages. 513-451-3600.
Green Township: Shopping Shindig, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Western Athletic Club, 5490 Muddy Creek Road. Crafts, local artisans and handmade goods.
Lebanon: Deck the Halls Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Francis de Sales School, 20 DeSales Ave. Christmas crafts, holiday items, basket raffle, baked goods, Santa visits and more. 513-932-2601; stfancisdesales-lebanon.org.
Liberty Township: Lakota East Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane. Unique gifts for everyone on your list. $5 early bird admission at 9 a.m. Saturday, otherwise $2 admission. Free ages under 18. Lakotaeastcraftshow.com.
Union: Union Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Randall K. Cooper High School, 2855 Longbranch Road. Over 150 vendors selling variety of items. $3 admission.
Sunday, Nov. 13
Over-the-Rhine: Art on Vine, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission.
Friday, Nov. 18
Lawrenceburg: Holiday Shopping Expo, 2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St. Boutiques, crafters, upcycled and repurposed items, specialty shops, local businesses and more. Wine tastings, door prizes. $7, free ages 12-under.
Springboro: Christmas in Historic Springboro, 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Main St., Springboro. More than 70 craft vendors, food, horse-drawn carriages, live music, Santa visits and more. Springborofestivals.org.
Union: Ryle Craft Show, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ryle High School, 10379 U.S. 42. Over 180 crafters from around the country make this the largest craft show in Northern Kentucky. Handmade crafts, artwork, photography, jewelry, woodcraft, soft sculpture, lotions and soaps, candy, holiday floral arrangements and more. $8 Friday preview, $3 Saturday. For preview tickets, mail payment and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Ryle PTSA, PO Box 299, Union KY 41091. Facebook.com/ryle-craft-show.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Blue Ash: OFF Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road. Shop holiday market, enjoy ice skating and other holiday festivities.
Green Township: Oak Hills Band Association Fall Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road. $5 admission, free ages 10-under. Oakhillsbandassociation.org/ohba-fairs.
Montgomery: Sycamore Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Overflow parking available at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 8250 Cornell Road, with free shuttle service from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pizza tower truck, student musical performances. Sbob.org/craftshow.
Morrow: Little Miami High School PTO Arts & Craft Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 3001 E. Ohio 22 & 3. Lmhspto.com/craftshow.
Trenton: Edgewood Athletic Boosters Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Edgewood High School, 3045 Busenbark Road. Over 225 vendors and crafters. $1 admission. Facebook.com.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Loveland: Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, RSVP Event Center, 453 Wards Corner Road. Artists and crafters with original handmade items. $3, free ages 12-under. A portion of proceeds benefits My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus. avantgardeshows.com.
Friday, Nov. 25
Covington: Greater Cincinnati Winter Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. Local artists and vendors of unique jewelry, glass, paintings, photography, ceramics and more. Winterfair.org.
Lawrenceburg: Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 21, Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, 331 Walnut St. Variety of mixed-media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, soaps, metalworking, stone and wood. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Batavia: West Clermont Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Clermont High School, 4101 Bach-Buxton Road. Over 100 crafters and vendors. No strollers. $3 admission.
Lebanon: Holly Jolly Vendor Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Broadway St. Over 35 local vendors and artisans. Free parking and admission.
Over-the-Rhine: Crafty Supermarket, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St. Over 100 makers at this indie craft market. Craftysupermarket.com.
Sunday, Nov. 27
Williamstown: My NKY Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street Gardens, 1418 N. Main St. Shop handmade gifts. Raffle prizes, food and drinks. Benefits Grant County Animal Shelter.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Alexandria: Campbell County Band Boosters Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Campbell County High School, 909 Camel Crossing. facebook.com.
Batavia: Batavia Holiday Maker’s Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nakama Studio, 600 Kilgore Ave. Variety of local businesses visit. Food trucks, kid crafts and activities and more. $3 admission. Nakamastudio.org/marketinfo.
Burlington: Little Britain Art Fair, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Little Britain Carriage House, 5307 Idlewild Road. Indoor art fair includes painting, photography, pottery, jewelry and more. Light refreshments for sale in cafe.
Clifton: Ohio Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clifton Community Center, 320 McAlpin Ave. Shopping, music, door prizes. Ugly sweater contest at 2 p.m. Meet Santa 1-3 p.m. ohioholidaymarket.eventbrite.com.
Colerain Township: Small Business Holiday Shopping Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Willow Event Center, 7881 Colerain Ave. Shop dozens of small businesses with unique gifts.
Downtown: Market Bleu Winter Quarter Show, 6-10 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St. Artisans and artists showcase and sell products. Free admission.
Mason: Holiday Beers & Cheers Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sonder Brewing, 8584 Duke Blvd. Shopping and experience stations. Free admission. Eventbrite.com.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Florence: Ultimate Holiday Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Road. More than 50 crafters and vendors of one-of-a-kind gifts, home decor, holiday inspiration, jewelry, children’s toys, clothing, sweets and more. Free parking and admission.
Ludlow: Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair, 11 a.m., Bircus Brewing Co., 322 Elm St. Around 20-30 local artisans and makers. Takes place indoors and outdoors.
Mount Lookout: Holiday Market, 3-7 p.m., The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave. Shop jewelry, soap, art, home decor and more.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Edgewood: Dixie Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dixie Heights High School, 3010 Dixie Highway. Diverse group of crafters and vendors selling wares.
Independence: Christmas Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ralph Byrley Center, 11875 Taylor Mill Road. Handmade gifts and festive treats.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Over-the-Rhine: Art on Vine Holiday Gifts Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Blue Ash: Holiday Blitz Shopping Festival, noon-3 p.m., Fretboard Brewing Co., 5800 Creek Road. Local businesses and experience stations. Free. Eventbrite.com.