The Best Maine Craft Shows and Fairs

Crafters at work

Your gateway to Maine’s finest craftsmen, artisans, & makers

Why Choose Our Maine Shows?

Welcome to our Maine-specific craft show lineup — designed to spotlight local and regional talent, while drawing an audience passionate about high-quality, handmade work.

With over 40 years of experience organizing shows/fairs across Maine and New England, we’ve built a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. Whether you're a visitor seeking unique finds or a crafter ready to bring your creations to the public — you’ve found the right place.

We believe in promoting true craftsmanship: Buy direct from the craftsmen & $ave!

2025 & 2026 Maine Craft Shows & Highlights

(All shows are wheelchair accessible unless noted otherwise.  All our craft shows are Saturdays & Sundays & run  9:00 am – 4:00 pm. both days (Setup hours vary.)

Wells Summer Arts & Crafts

Show- 8th Annual Summerfest at Wells Junior High, Rt 1, 1470 Post Rd, Wells, ME on June 26–27, 2026. (Indoor & outdoor booths; setup Friday 1–3 pm)

Show - 8th Annual Summerfest at Wells Junior High, Rt 1, 1470 Post Rd, Wells, ME on August 9–10, 2025. (Setup morning of show day)


Contact:
Steven Taylor (Show Chairman)
Phone: 207-946-7079
Lois Taylor: 706-843-9188
Email: LTpromo@aol.com


Fall & Holiday Shows in Maine (Oct – Dec)

41st Annual Harvest Festival at Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave, Augusta, ME. Oct 25–26, 2025. (Setup Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat 6-9am)

22nd Veterans Weekend Craft Show. Augusta Armory. Nov 8–9, 2025 (Setup Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat 6-9am)

Annual Makers Market Christmas Arts & Craft Show South Portland High School, 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME. Nov 15–16, 2025 (Setup Fri check & Sat 6-9am)

- Santa’s Coming to Town Christmas Arts & Craft ShowWestbrook Armory Show. 120 Stroudwater St, Westbrook, ME. Nov 22–23, 2025 (Setup Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat 6-9am)

Christmas in New England – Thanksgiving Weekend. Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr (I-95 Exit 112). Nov 29–30, 2025. (Setup: Sat 5am-9am)

- Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Show. Augusta Armory. Dec 13–14, 2025. Setup (Setup Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat 6-9am)

Last Minute Show – Finale. Augusta Armory. Dec 20–21, 2025. (Setup Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat 6-9am)

Note: Some shows are still TBA (e.g. Dec 6–7). Check this page later or contact us for updates.

How to Participate / Apply

We invite artisans who handcraft their own work to apply to our Maine shows. Spaces are limited and many of our events sell out early — apply now to secure your booth.

  • Review Show Rules & Guidelines
  • Choose appropriate booth size & view Fees
  • Apply via mail or our online form
  • Want help or have questions? Contact us — we’re here to assist.

Extra Info & Highlights

  • Advertising & promotion include newspapers, posters, radio, flyers, and online outreach — all to drive customer traffic to your booth.
  • Many past years have seen sold-out shows — apply early to avoid missing out.
  • Follow us on Facebook (New England Craft Fairs) — we post updates, featured crafters, and event news.

Contact & Support

Need personal assistance?

  • Steven Taylor, Show Chairman
    Phone: 207-946-7079 ; Email: LTpromo@aol.com
  • Lois Taylor, Marketing & Promotions
    Phone: 706-843-9188 ; Email: LTpromo@aol.com

We welcome your questions about booth space, show selection, setup, and more.

Like and follow us on FaceBook.com/newenglandcraftfairs
We will be updating the Facebook page every week or two with promotions, upcoming shows, gallery of crafts, and misc. news (craft related).

                                   Check out our full list of 2025 Maine craft fairs & shows at https://www.newenglandcraftfairs.com/showfees.html

Anyone looking for quality Maine Craft Fairs at New England craft fairs/shows won't be disappointed in our unique selection of New England Artists and Craftsmen. 2024 found many of our shows completely sold out, apply early to get your space and sell to our wonderful customers that come to buy your unique quality work. We had many artists, crafters, & makers that again sold out or nearly sold out at the shows.

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Maine's # 1 Arts & Craft Shows for 2025 & 2026

Show Sizes & Fees

Applications to be mailed
Electronic online Form 

Wells Summer Arts & Craft Shows 2025

           Wells 7th Annual Summerfest Arts & Craft Show

Wells Junior High

June 21& 22, 2025  
Inside & outside spots 
Rt 1, 1470 Post Rd.,
Wells, Me 04090
**Wheelchair Accessible** 
Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9-4 PM
Crafters Setup Hours: Fri. 1-3PM, Sat. 6-8:30 AM
Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or 207- 946-7079 
 Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking

Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page


           Wells 8th Annual Summerfest Arts & Craft Show

Wells Junior High  
August 9 & 10, 2025
Inside and outside spaces 
Rt 1, 1470 Post Rd.,
Wells, Me 04090
**Wheelchair Accessible** 
Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9-4 PM
Crafters Setup Hours: Sat. 6-8:30 AM
Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or 207- 946-7079
 Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking 

Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page

   



October and November Arts & Craft Shows 2025

Our first show last year at the Augusta Armory show was a great success, happy crafters making better than normal sales again this year with a great buying crowd and many tourists wanting to buy Crafts to take home. 
 
               41st Annual Harvest Festival Arts & Craft Show
 Augusta Armory   
 **Wheelchair Accessible** right side of building 
 179 Western Ave Rt 202, I-95 Exit 109 
 (across from Burger King) Augusta, Me 04330
 October 25 & 26, 2025 

 Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9-4 PM
 Setup Hours:  Friday 1:30-3:30, &  Saturday 6-8:30 AM
 Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
 Phone: Steven 207-946-7079 or  Lois @ 706-843-9188
 Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
 Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking

               Maine craft fairs & shows at   newenglandcraftfairs.com/showfees.html                        

TBA Nov 1 & 2
Fireside Inn & Suites is too small for us 
We're looking for a larger space . Any Suggestions?
Call Lois 207-946-7079 or email LTpromo@aol.com


             22nd Annual Veterans Weekend Arts & Craft show
      
Augusta Armory
   179 Western Ave., Rt 202, Augusta, Me 04330
   **Wheelchair Accessible**
    Nov 8 & 9, 2025

   Show Hours: Sat & Sun 9-4PM
   Crafters Setup Hours: Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat. 6-8:30 AM,   
   Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
   Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
   Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven: 207- 946-7079 
        Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking
               Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page

                    Annual Santas Coming to Town

   South Portland High School
    637 Highland Ave, South Portland, Me 04106
   **Wheelchair Accessible**
    Nov 15 & 16, 2025
    Show Hours: Sat & Sun 9-4PM

   Crafters Setup Hours: Saturday 6-8:30 AM 
   Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
   Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
   Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven: 207- 946-7079
       Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking                                                Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page


    Westbrook National Guard Armory
   120 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, Me 04330
   **Wheelchair Accessible**
    Nov 22 & 23, 2025

   Show Hours: Sat & Sun 9-4PM
   Crafters Setup Hours: Fri 1:30-3:30 & Sat. 6-8:30 AM,   
   Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
   Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
   Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven: 207- 946-7079 
        Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking
               Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page

                            46th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend 
                 Christmas in New England Arts and Craft Show                                 Largest Craft Show of the Season! Augusta Civic Center 
                                  Always Thanksgiving weekend  

  Augusta Civic Center
  I-95 Exit 112, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Me 04330
  **Wheelchair Accessible**
  November 29 & 30, 2025 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

 Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9-4 PM
 Crafters Setup Hours: Saturday: 5-8:30AM 
 Show Chairman: Steven Taylor 
 E-Mail Address:  LTpromo@aol.com
Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven 207-946-7079
      Admission : Adults $5 children 12 and under Free, Free Parking
                         Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page 


 TBA
Dec 6 & 7

                     45th Annual Last Minute Arts & Craft Show

  Augusta Armory
    179 Western Ave., Rt 202, Augusta, Me 04330
   **Wheelchair Accessible**
    Dec 13 & 14,  2025 
   Show Hours: Sat & Sun 9-4PM
   Crafters Setup Hours: Fri 1:30-3:30, Sat. 6-8:30 AM,   
   Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
   Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
   Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven: 207- 946-7079                             Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking                                             Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page


45th Annual Last Minute Arts & Craft Show

  Augusta Armory
    179 Western Ave., Rt 202, Augusta, Me 04330
   **Wheelchair Accessible**
    Dec 20 & 21, 2025
   Show Hours: Sat & Sun 9-4PM
   Crafters Setup Hours:  Fri 1:30-3:30, Sat. 6-8:30 AM,  
   Show Chairman: Steven Taylor
   Email:  LTpromo@aol.com
   Phone: Lois 706-843-9188 or Steven: 207- 946-7079                                 Admission: Adults $3 children 12 & under Free, Free parking                                           Check out our Show Fees and Sizes Page

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