FestFinder tracks 29 events in the Arts and Crafts category. Plein air competitions, gallery walks, and outdoor art festivals.

Outdoor arts festivals turn public space into an open-air gallery for a weekend or longer. Working artists demonstrate their process, sell finished pieces, and answer questions from an art-curious crowd.

Where to start

Charleston hosts more arts and crafts on FestFinder than any other city, and California leads the state-by-state rankings. Use the lists below to drill into specific events; each event page includes scheduling notes, planning tips, and links to nearby festivals you might combine into the same trip.

What to expect from a typical event in this category

Bring a tote bag and small bills for purchases — most artists do accept cards but appreciate cash for tips and small items. Build in time to visit each tent in the order they are arranged so you do not double back. Comfortable shoes matter more than at most festivals because you will be standing in conversation for long stretches. The festival pages linked below include venue, dates, and a multi-paragraph profile for each event so you can plan accordingly.

All arts and crafts on FestFinder

  1. Spoleto Festival USA Charleston, SC · May
  2. Charleston Spoleto USA Piccolo Spoleto Charleston, SC · May
  3. Brooklyn Spring Arts Walk Brooklyn, NY · May
  4. Hartford Spring Arts Walk Hartford, CT · May
  5. Portland Spring Arts Walk Portland, ME · May
  6. Manchester Spring Arts Walk Manchester, NH · May
  7. Augusta Spring Arts Walk Augusta, GA · May
  8. Chattanooga Spring Arts Walk Chattanooga, TN · May
  9. Huntsville Spring Arts Walk Huntsville, AL · May
  10. Lafayette Spring Arts Walk Lafayette, LA · May
  11. Fayetteville Spring Arts Walk Fayetteville, AR · May
  12. Indianapolis Spring Arts Walk Indianapolis, IN · May
  13. Madison Spring Arts Walk Madison, WI · May
  14. Duluth Spring Arts Walk Duluth, MN · May
  15. Kansas City Spring Arts Walk Kansas City, MO · May
  16. Oklahoma City Spring Arts Walk Oklahoma City, OK · May
  17. Tucson Spring Arts Walk Tucson, AZ · May
  18. Albuquerque Spring Arts Walk Albuquerque, NM · May
  19. Denver Spring Arts Walk Denver, CO · May
  20. Sacramento Spring Arts Walk Sacramento, CA · May
  21. Santa Barbara Spring Arts Walk Santa Barbara, CA · May
  22. Long Beach Spring Arts Walk Long Beach, CA · May
  23. Napa Spring Arts Walk Napa, CA · May
  24. Sawdust Art and Craft Festival Laguna Beach, CA · July
  25. Pageant of the Masters Laguna Beach, CA · July
  26. Plein Air Easton Easton, MD · July
  27. Aspen Music Festival Aspen, CO · July
  28. Burning Man Black Rock City, NV · August
  29. Art Basel Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL · December