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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS
2026 Arts & Crafts Shows and events in The Outer Banks & Surrounding Areas
Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
September 10-11
Buxton, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Buxton, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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September 12
Downtown Market
Manteo, NC
On the Manteo Waterfront
George Washington Creef Park
9am-1pm Saturdays thru September 19
On the Manteo Waterfront
George Washington Creef Park
9am-1pm Saturdays thru September 19
The Downtown Market is more than the wonderful fresh produce, yummy baked goods, local arts and crafts, and other goodies. It is a great time to catch up with neighbors, meet new neighbors, chat with visitors, and simply enjoy the beautiful waterfront and community in which we live.
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September 13
2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival
Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
Street Fair of artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, and more. Stroll the streets of Downtown & Colonial Williamsburg and take in 200 tents of unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
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September 19
Downtown Market
Manteo, NC
On the Manteo Waterfront
George Washington Creef Park
9am-1pm Saturdays thru September 19
On the Manteo Waterfront
George Washington Creef Park
9am-1pm Saturdays thru September 19
The Downtown Market is more than the wonderful fresh produce, yummy baked goods, local arts and crafts, and other goodies. It is a great time to catch up with neighbors, meet new neighbors, chat with visitors, and simply enjoy the beautiful waterfront and community in which we live.
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October 3-24
15th Annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday
Manteo , NC
Island Farm
1140 US-64 Roanoke Island
9am-3pm Every Saturday in October
Island Farm
1140 US-64 Roanoke Island
9am-3pm Every Saturday in October
Enjoy historic games, doll crafting, candle making, samples of apple cider and popcorn, giveaways from the blacksmith, and a new lineup of fall activities!
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Buxton, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival
Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
Street Fair of artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, and more. Stroll the streets of Downtown & Colonial Williamsburg and take in 200 tents of unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
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October 14-17
OBX Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo, NC
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Arts & Crafts Vendors are a side attraction to the main event.
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October 16-18
Autumn With Topsail
Topsail Beach, NC
9am-5pm Saturday
9am-4:30pm Sunday
9am-5pm Saturday
9am-4:30pm Sunday
This 3-day festival, started in 1988, features a Artists’ and Crafts Court with over 100 regional artists displaying and selling their work.
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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Nags Head, NC
Soundside Event Site
Saturday 10am-6pm
Soundside Event Site
Saturday 10am-6pm
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival features local retail options, non-profit and Arts & Crafts vendors.
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October 22-25
Sunfest
Ocean City, MD
10am–7pm Thursday - Saturday
10am–6 pm Sunday
10am–7pm Thursday - Saturday
10am–6 pm Sunday
Sunfest brings together exceptional artisans and exhibitors from coast to coast. Our 4-day festival will feature works of art and fine crafts presented by more than 200 artists.
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2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival
Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
Street Fair of artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, and more. Stroll the streets of Downtown & Colonial Williamsburg and take in 200 tents of unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
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November 12-13
Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Buxton, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival
Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm
Street Fair of artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, and more. Stroll the streets of Downtown & Colonial Williamsburg and take in 200 tents of unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
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Prior Shows - 2026
February 7-28
Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Williamsburg, VA
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
The annual show is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick, who was instrumental in having miles of the Cape Hatteras Seashore designated as the first National Seashore.
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Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival
March 13-15
The Craftsmen's Spring Classic
Williamsburg, VA
Richmond Raceway Complex
10am-6pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
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Richmond Raceway Complex
10am-6pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Williamsburg, VA
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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April 10-12
The Bizarre Bazaar
Williamsburg, VA
Richmond Raceway Complex - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue
8am-10am Friday - Early Buying
10am-7pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday
Richmond Raceway Complex - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue
8am-10am Friday - Early Buying
10am-7pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday
You’ll find unique offerings across two exhibition buildings that include gourmet food and cookbooks, fine linens, designer clothing, toys, fine crafts and artwork, decorative home accessories, and jewelry - to name a few.
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Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Faire
Williamsburg, VA
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
9am-5pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
9am-5pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
Celebrate the beauty of spring and the spirit of creativity!
The Spring Arts & Crafts Show brings together over 175 talented artisans and makers from across the region for a weekend filled with inspiration, craftsmanship, and fun.
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The Spring Arts & Crafts Show brings together over 175 talented artisans and makers from across the region for a weekend filled with inspiration, craftsmanship, and fun.
Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival
Williamsburg, VA
Presented by the Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild
Ocracoke School Gymnasium
120 Schoolhouse Rd.
Ocracoke, NC 27960
Friday 4PM-7PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM
Presented by the Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild
Ocracoke School Gymnasium
120 Schoolhouse Rd.
Ocracoke, NC 27960
Friday 4PM-7PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM
The Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival celebrates the island’s deep maritime and hunting traditions, with a focus on preserving the art of hand-carved waterfowl decoys—an important part of Ocracoke’s cultural heritage.
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Aaron Canipe Exhibit
Williamsburg, VA
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, May 1, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, May 1, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
"South of Heaven" is the largest exhibition of Aaron Canipe’s original photography to date, featuring work made between 2015 and 2019 and produced primarily in North Carolina. The exhibit wrestles with notions of Christianity, belief, and an endangered innocence in the gothic landscape.
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Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
Williamsburg, VA
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
This annual show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of Dare Arts, and features an eclectic mix of artwork from local and regional artists.
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Williamsburg, VA
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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May 22-24
The Bodacious Bazaar
Williamsburg, VA
Hampton Convention Center
10am-7pm Friday & Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday
Hampton Convention Center
10am-7pm Friday & Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday
Over 250 vendors, artists, crafters and several of Virginia's finest wineries at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, where there is something for everyone!
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Soundside Memorial Day Market
Williamsburg, VA
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE to WEATHER
Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan Hwy
9am-1pm Sunday
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE to WEATHER
Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan Hwy
9am-1pm Sunday
Soundside Spring Market presents talented local artisans, creators, and makers sharing their wares, stories, and spirit with Outer Banks visitors and locals alike.
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June 5-27
Essie Somma Exhibit
Williamsburg, VA
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, June 5, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, June 5, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
"Undomesticated" will include a series of original paintings and one video installation exploring identity in flux. Depicting domestic space, mundane ritual, and emblems of Americana, the work seeks to destabilize our expectations of the feminine.
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Ocrafolk Alive Festival
Williamsburg, VA
Berkley Manor, Ocracoke Island
Berkley Manor, Ocracoke Island
Ocrafolk Festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and characters of Ocracoke Island and beyond who come together for one incredible weekend of performances and fun!
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Under The Oaks Arts Festival
Williamsburg, VA
Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead
10am-5pm Tuesday & Wednesday
Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead
10am-5pm Tuesday & Wednesday
This popular festival brings together a collection of talented artists offering a colorful array of vibrant artworks on the grounds of the postcard-perfect setting of the Whalehead in Historic Corolla.
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Williamsburg, VA
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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Jul 3-Aug 1
Emily Holmes Exhibit
Williamsburg, VA
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, July 3, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, July 3, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery
"The Perception Project" is a solo exhibition by Emily Holmes featuring interactive artworks that explore how perception shifts through movement, light, layering, and visual illusion.
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Williamsburg, VA
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show
Williamsburg, VA
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday
Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!
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Soundside Labor Day Weekend Market
Williamsburg, VA
Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan Hwy
9am-1pm Sunday
Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan Hwy
9am-1pm Sunday
Soundside Summer Market presents talented local artisans, creators, and makers sharing their wares, stories, and spirit with Outer Banks visitors and locals alike.
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September 9-10
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Williamsburg, VA
Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
24 locally-known artists featuring painting, photography, jewelry, pottery, basketry, fiber arts, collage and more. Three local charities will have booths at the show – N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles), Beach Food Pantry and Coastal Humane Society. Admission to the show is free.
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