Craft Shows & Fairs in Anaheim, California

Anaheim is Orange County's largest city. Beyond the resort district, it has a craft and artisan market scene anchored by the Anaheim Packing District, the Colony Historic District, and its position at the center of one of California's most active county fair circuits.

Anaheim's Craft Show Scene

Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair

The Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Anaheim brings craft and vintage vendors to a community church setting. Check with the parish for current dates.

Anaheim Packing District — Year-Round

The Anaheim Packing District (440 S. Anaheim Blvd) is one of the city's most distinctive food and artisan venues:

• Renovated historic citrus packing facility
• Year-round food hall with artisan vendors
• Regular pop-up market events with handmade goods

The Packing District's setting connects to Anaheim's pre-suburban identity — when the city was surrounded by the orange groves that gave the county its name.

Anaheim Convention Center — Consumer Shows Year-Round

The Anaheim Convention Center (which the city calls the largest convention center on the West Coast) hosts large-scale shows throughout the year, including craft, hobby, and home improvement events.

Major conventions here bring thousands of buyers to Anaheim continuously.

La Palma Park — Community Festivals

Colony Historic District

The Colony Historic District — Anaheim's historic downtown — has boutique shops and artisan-friendly retail that operate year-round between major events.

County Fairs & County Events Near Anaheim

The Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa (~12 miles south, OC Fair & Event Center) is the primary county fair:

• Annual, running mid-July to mid-August (July 17–August 16 in 2026)
• A month-long county fair
• Arts, crafts, livestock, food, and entertainment

The OC Fair & Event Center also hosts year-round events: Pacific Amphitheatre concerts, swap meets, and consumer shows with craft components.

Best Times to Visit Anaheim for Craft Events

• July–August: OC Fair in Costa Mesa — about 12 miles away
• Fall: Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair (check for current dates)
• November–December: Holiday craft fairs at community centers and churches; Disneyland's holiday volume creates a concentrated buyer market
• Year-round: Convention Center consumer shows; Packing District pop-up markets

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

• Long Beach, CA — about 17 miles west; Patchwork Show at Marine Stadium (spring and fall; November 28 in 2026)
• Pasadena, CA — 25 miles north; monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market, with an arts and crafts area
• Costa Mesa — about 12 miles south; OC Fair & Event Center — annual OC Fair (July–August) and year-round shows
• Irvine — about 12 miles south; growing craft and artisan market scene

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Anaheim, CA?

The Anaheim Packing District (440 S. Anaheim Blvd) — a year-round food hall with a calendar of events in a distinctive historic building. The Anaheim Convention Center hosts major consumer shows year-round at significant scale. The Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa (~12 miles) is the county's annual fair, running from mid-July to mid-August.

When do craft shows happen in Anaheim?

The Anaheim Packing District has year-round pop-up market events. The Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair is a church-hosted fair (check for dates). Holiday craft fairs are active in November and December. The OC Fair in Costa Mesa runs in July and August. Convention Center consumer shows run year-round.

Are there county fairs near Anaheim?

The Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa (~12 miles south) — the county's annual fair, held from mid-July to mid-August. The OC Fair & Event Center also hosts year-round consumer shows including craft components.

Is there a handmade market scene in Anaheim?

Anaheim's artisan scene is growing, anchored by the Packing District and Colony Historic District. Proximity to Disneyland creates strong demand for handcrafted gifts. Orange County has an active craft fair circuit across Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, and Garden Grove — Anaheim connects to that broader county network.

Find Events in Anaheim

CraftShow Events lists craft shows, artisan markets, and handmade fairs across Anaheim and Orange County. Search by date to find Anaheim Packing District events, the OC Fair in July and August, and holiday craft fairs in the resort area.