As a true lover of summertime, I am always seriously sad to see it come to an end. I would rather sweat to death than put on pants any day of the week, so there is always a melancholy feeling for me when the days start to get shorter. Now just because I prefer the hot, lazy days of summer does not mean I don’t appreciate the seasonal fun that fall brings! One of my favorite fall activities to attend AND participate in is craft shows! Here is a list of some of the best ones around Columbus this fall to attend, and maybe even get a head start on some Christmas shopping!
Made Local Marketplace
Made local features over 120 unique vendors that are all local to Ohio! A portion of their proceeds go to a Columbus non-profit. One of the BIGGEST shows in Columbus!
Fall show 2016
When: October 1st from 9am – 4pm
Where: Bridgewater banquet center
10561 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 40365
Vintage Marketplace
When: Sunday, December 4th from 11am-6pm
Where: Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway
Delaware, OH 43015
Holiday Show #1
When: Saturday, December 3rd from 11am-6pm
Where: Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway,
Delaware, OH 43015
Holiday Show # 2
When: Saturday, December 10th from 9am-4pm
Where: Bridgewater Banquet Center
10561 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 40365
Online: Made Local Marketplace Instagram Facebook
Craftin’ Outlaws
This market has been around for more than ten years and strives to provide an alternative to mass-produced items to customers. You’ll find one of a kind items for yourself or others! All items are created by local artists and designers.
Independents Day
When: September 17th + 18th
Where: East Franklinton
Holiday Show 2016
When: December 10th from 12-5pm
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Online: CraftinOutlaws Instagram Facebook
Not Your Mama’s Craft Market
Not Your Mama’s Craft Market was created by two women who were makers themselves and decided to start their own market. You can find high-quality items from Ohio vendors.
Not Your Mama’s Big Holiday Craft Market 2016
When: November 19th from 10am – 5pm.
Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral
555 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Online: Not Your Mama’s Craft Market Instagram Facebook
Mini Market
Mini Market is Columbus’s only show featuring all baby and children’s vendors. There will be over twenty vendors selling handmade goods like blankets, headbands, leggings, toys, t-shirts, and much more. Mini Market is presented by Craft Show Collective on Etsy. (Spoiler alert- this is MY event, and I would love for you to come!)
Mini Market Columbus
When: November 12th, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Bexley United Methodist Church
2657 E Broad Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209
Online: Mini Market Instagram Facebook