Catch the craft show fever at one of these local holiday shopping events
There's a nip in the air, pumpkin spice lattes have returned, and the leaves have begun to turn brilliant shades of yellow, red and orange. Some might say that autumn has arrived, but around Greater Cincinnati, we know it means craft show time is here.
Craft shows are a great way to source the perfect gifts for friends, family and coworkers, and not only will you be able to get your holiday shopping completed, but you'll also be helping support our local artists and charities.
Here's a look at what's coming up this season.
Don't see your favorite on the list? Send us the details to calendar@cincinnati.com and we will get it added.
Cincinnati craft shows in November
Nov. 17-18: Ryle High School Craft Show, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Ryle High School, 10379 State Route 42, Union.
Nov. 17: 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., Lawrenceburg. $7 admission, free ages 12-under.
Nov. 17: Sip & Shop Craft & Vendor Holiday Show, 6-9 p.m., Delhi Community Senior Center, 647 Neeb Road, Delhi Township. Enjoy cocktail while browsing handcrafted gifts and baked goods. Free admission. delhi.oh.us.
Nov. 18: Shop Til You Drop Holiday Bonanza, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., River Ridge Elementary, 2772 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills.
Nov. 18: Sycamore High School Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. More than 170 artists and crafters. Bake sale, musical performances, raffle and food court.
Nov. 18: The Holiday OFF Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free admission and parking. facebook.com.
Nov. 18: Edgewood Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Edgewood High School, 3045 Busenbark Road, Trenton. $2 admission.
Nov. 18: Little Miami High School Arts & Crafts Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 3001 E. US 22&3, Morrow. Over 100 crafters. $2 admission, free ages 17-under. Lmhspto.com/craftshow.
Nov. 18: Goshen Lions Club Holly Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Goshen High School, 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen. Pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Over 100 vendors, plus silent auction and raffles. Lunch available from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit food pantry and Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association "Shop with a Cop." evemtbrite.com.
Nov. 18: Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Springdale Nazarene Church, 11177 Springfield Pike, Springdale. Crafts, direct sales, art, jewelry and more. Free admission.
Nov. 18: Winter Craft and Activity Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., New Richmond High School, 1131 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond. Over 80 vendors. Free admission.
Nov. 18: Gingerbread Shoppe Craft Show & Luncheon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. More than 60 crafters and vendors, bake sale, lunch and raffle baskets. facebook.com.
Nov. 18-19: Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free admission.
Nov. 18-19: Oak Hills Band Association Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road, Green Township. $5 admission, free ages 10-under. Oakhillsbandassociation.org.
Nov. 18-19: Queen City Clay Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Queen City Clay, 2760 Highland Ave., Norwood. Over 60 artists will be selling pottery, sculpture, jewelry and more.
Nov. 19: Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Event Center, 453 Wards Corner Road, Loveland. $3 admission, free ages under 12. Avantgardeshows.com.
Nov. 19: Art Fair & Chanukah Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village. Local artists, handcrafted art, food and beverage vendors. Raffles. Free admission.
Nov. 19: Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hanover Reserve Weddings & Events, 1905 Millville Oxford Road, Hamilton.
Nov. 19: Chanakah Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village. Browse booths of local artists with handcrafted art, food and beverage vendors. Raffles. aisisterhood.org.
Nov. 22-Dec. 31: Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Schmidlapp Event Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Holiday-themed festival with food, beverages, merchandise, holiday lights, choral and other musical entertainment, with a European feel. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Special hours Christmas Eve and Christmas week. Free admission. cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com.
Nov. 24-Dec. 22: Arts Alive Art Fair & Gift Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, 331 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. dearbornhighlandsarts.org.
Nov. 24-Dec. 17: Winter Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Outdoor market featuring regional artisans in cozy holiday huts. Vendors vary by weekend. Free admission. washingtonpark.org.
Nov. 25: Crafty Supermarket, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. More than 100 makers in one beautiful setting. Free admission. Craftysupermarket.com.
Nov. 25: Holly Jolly Vendor Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon.
Nov. 25: Shopping with the Grinch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Epic Event Gallery, 811 Race St., Downtown. Homemade gifts, boutique items, baked goods and more.
Nov. 25: Westwide Holiday Market, noon-5 p.m., Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Free admission. westsidemarketcincy.com.
Nov. 25: Fall Bazaar, noon-3 p.m., Fibonacci Brewery, 1455 Compton Road, Mount Healthy. Shop small businesses, crafters and craft beer. facebook.com.
Nov. 25-26: Sugar Plum Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington. Shop arts, crafts, gourmet food items, boutiques, vintage and trendy gifts. $7, free ages under 12. Free parking. cloudshows.biz.
Cincinnati craft shows in December
Dec. 1: Twin Lakes Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Twin Lakes, 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery.
Dec. 2: Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Recreation Center Gym, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash.
Dec. 2: Holiday One Stop Shop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming. Shop for jewelry, personalized stationery, monogramming, spirit wear and more. wyomingohio.gov.
Dec. 2: Christmas Vendor Village, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Springdale Community Center Gym, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale. Arts, crafts and food. Hosted by Springdale Parks and Recreation Dept. and benefits Springdale Offering Support. Free admission.
Dec. 2: Market Bleu, 6-10 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Artists and artisans showcase and sell products.
Dec. 2: Shopping Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Willow Event Center, 7881 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township.
Dec. 2: Craft Show & Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Madison Elementary School Gym and Cafeteria, 5795 W,. Alexandria Road, Middletown.
Dec. 2: Green Living by Design Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 117 E. Galbraith Road, Hartwell. Art vendors, plant gifts, drinks, pastries, food trucks.
Dec. 2: Holiday Walk, 6-9 p.m., Reading Bridal District, Benson St., Reading. Shop crafters and vendors.
Dec. 2: Holiday Pottery Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Ave., Clifton. Shop a variety of handmade pottery. Free admission.
Dec. 2-3: Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Shop unique gifts and more than 50 full-time businesses stocked with food, drinks, decor and handmade goods. Free admission. findlaymarket.org.
Dec. 2-3: Showcase of Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont. Fresh wreaths, food truck. Free admission.
Dec. 3: Mainstrasse Christkindlmarkt, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 602 Main St., Covington. Shop unique vendors from around Greater Cincinnati, enjoy food, drinks, music and fun activities for the children. Facebook.com.
Dec. 3: Ludlow Holiday Flea and Craft Fair, Bircus Brewing Co., 322 Elm St., Ludlow.
Dec. 3: Artisan Fest 513 Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Shop local small businesses from around Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Free admission. eventbrite.com.
Dec. 3: The Ultimate Holiday Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence. Shop jewelry, sweet treats, clothing, handmade keepsakes, toys, one-of-a-kind gifts and more. Free admission. eventbrite.com.
Dec. 8-10: Christmas at the Vineyards: A Vintage Market, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Verona Vineyards, 13815 Walton Verona Road, Verona. Shop vintage treasures, handmade crafts and decorations at this curated market. facebook.com.
Dec. 9: Ross Athletic Boosters Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ross Middle School, 3425 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. More than 150 vendors.
Dec. 9: Miami Valley Christian Academy Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6830 School St., Newtown.
Dec. 9: Edgewood Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dixie Heights High School Gymnasium, 3010 Dixie Highway, Edgewood.
Dec. 9: Christmas Pop-Up Boutique, 2-8 p.m., Faith Church, 1877 Millville Ave., Hamilton.
Dec. 9: Holiday Market, 1-5 p.m., Northwood Cider Co., 2075 Mills Ave., Norwood.
Dec. 9: Merry Market, noon-4 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Shop handmade goods and artwork from students and alumni. Free admission.
Dec. 9-10: City Flea Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood.
Dec. 10: Art on Vine Holiday Gift Sale, noon-6 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. Artonvinecincy.com.
Dec. 16: City Flea Winter Night Market, 3-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Shop regional artisans in cozy holiday huts. Free admission. washingtonpark.org.
Dec. 16: Tis the Season Craft Show, noon-4 p.m., Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Ave., Clifton. Free admission.
Dec. 16: Rivertown Bazaar, Ludlow Vets Hall, 830 Elm St., Ludlow.
Dec. 16: Christmas Wonderland, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Markets at Pleasant Treasures, 4020 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton. Crafts and vendors, games and activities for kids, raffles, pictures with Santa, visit from the Grinch and more. facebook.com.
Dec. 17: City Flea Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Dec. 17: Art on Vine Holiday Gift Sale, noon-6 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. Artonvinecincy.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Find craft shows near you in Cincinnati in 2023
