Holiday Markets in Ohio
Ohio's holiday market season runs from late October through mid-December, anchored by events that have become institutions in the Midwest craft world. Columbus Winterfair at the Ohio Expo Center has operated for 49 years, drawing 16,000+ attendees and 350+ artists to the first full weekend of December. Cleveland Bazaar at 78th Street Studios — founded in 2004 as northeast Ohio's longest-running indie craft show — fills three floors with 125+ artists for its December holiday edition.
The state's deep Amish Country traditions in Holmes, Wayne, and Tuscarawas counties add a distinctive handmade dimension to the holiday season. Woodworking, quilting, furniture, and specialty foods from the world's second-largest Amish settlement reach holiday shoppers through markets throughout northeastern Ohio. Cincinnati's Crafty Supermarket and Findlay Market Holiday Market Weekend round out the southern Ohio holiday calendar.
Top Holiday Market Events in Ohio
- Columbus Winterfair — Ohio Expo Center (Bricker Building), Columbus, first full weekend of December. 350+ artists in a 49-year tradition. $7 admission. Consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist's top 100 craft shows.
- Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Edition — 78th Street Studios, Gordon Square/Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland, December 12-13, 2026. 125+ artists across three floors. Northeast Ohio's longest-running indie craft show, founded 2004.
- Crafty Supermarket — Music Hall Ballroom, Cincinnati. Spring and holiday editions with 100+ makers. Free admission. Founded 2009 as the premier indie craft show in the tri-state region drawing shoppers from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
- Findlay Market Holiday Market Weekend — Cincinnati, December 5-6, 2026. 50+ merchants at Ohio's oldest surviving municipal market, established 1852.
- Christkindl Markt Canton — Canton, November 6-7, 2026. A German-style Christmas market in Stark County featuring handmade crafts, seasonal food, and holiday decorations.
What to Expect
Ohio holiday markets range from the large-scale Columbus Winterfair — a juried show ranked nationally — to intimate neighborhood pop-ups in Cleveland's Gordon Square, Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine, and Columbus's Short North. Amish Country shops in Berlin, Sugarcreek, and Charm offer handmade furniture, quilts, and baked goods throughout the holiday season without a formal market format.
Ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, woodworking, candles, glass art, and folk art are consistent across Ohio holiday markets. The Zanesville ceramic heritage and Amish quilting tradition give the state distinctive craft categories. Most events are indoors from November on. Admission ranges from free at Crafty Supermarket and neighborhood events to $7 at Columbus Winterfair.
Popular Cities for Holiday Markets in Ohio
- Columbus — Columbus Winterfair and Short North Arts District holiday markets
- Cleveland — Cleveland Bazaar Holiday edition at 78th Street Studios and neighborhood markets
- Cincinnati — Crafty Supermarket and Findlay Market Holiday Market Weekend
- Akron — Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall in October kicks off the holiday craft season
For a full overview of craft events across the state, visit our Ohio craft shows page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Columbus Winterfair?
Columbus Winterfair is held the first full weekend of December at the Ohio Expo Center's Bricker Building. It features 350+ artists and draws 16,000+ attendees. Admission is $7. The event has run for 49 years and is consistently ranked among the top craft shows nationally.
Are there Amish holiday markets in Ohio?
Ohio's Amish Country in Holmes, Wayne, and Tuscarawas counties — the world's second-largest Amish settlement — offers handmade quilts, furniture, baskets, and baked goods throughout the holiday season. While formal holiday market events exist, many visitors shop directly at Amish-run stores and workshops in Berlin, Sugarcreek, and Charm during November and December.
Are Ohio holiday markets free?
Several are. Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati is free admission. Many neighborhood pop-ups and small community markets are free. Columbus Winterfair charges $7 admission. Cleveland Bazaar and Findlay Market events vary. Check individual event listings for current pricing.