Craft Shows & Fairs in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland runs more markets per capita than most Oregon cities.
Upcoming events in Ashland, OR
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The combination of arts tourism — driven by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival — and a long-standing local maker community means there's almost always something open. The Lithia Artisans Market sets up at the front of Lithia Park from mid-March through October. Tuesday and Saturday markets bring Rogue Valley growers and crafters to Ashland.
The city has built its event life around the idea that people want to buy handmade things when they visit.
Ashland's Craft Show Scene
Lithia Artisans Market is Ashland's most distinctive ongoing market.It operates at the front of Lithia Park and along Winburn Way, near Calle Guanajuato, on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-March through October. The setting is one of the more pleasant places to browse handmade goods in Southern Oregon. The market features jewelry, pottery, textiles, photography, woodwork, glasswork, leather goods, and handmade accessories from local and regional artists.
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market operates two Ashland locations: a Tuesday Market and a Saturday Market, both running March through November.The organization has approximately 150 member/vendors drawn from Jackson, Josephine, and Siskiyou counties. The mix is broad — fresh produce, flowers, artisan foods, and handcrafted gifts.
Ashland Saturday Market is the Growers & Crafters' Saturday market, running March through November with fresh produce, artisan foods, and local crafts. Holiday events extend the Ashland craft calendar deep into November and December.The Lithia Artisans Market Christmas Faire takes place Thanksgiving weekend at the Historic Ashland Armory (November 27–29, 2026, its 24th year). It showcases local artists — woodwork, silver-smithed jewelry, photography, paintings, pottery, glasswork, wool accessories, body care, leather goods, and quilts.
The Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild holds its annual Thanksgiving Weekend Harvest Show of Fine Woodworking at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center. A focused show demonstrating the depth of Southern Oregon's woodworking community.
Country Fairs & County Events Near Ashland
Ashland sits in Jackson County.
Jackson County Fair is held each July in Central Point, about 13 miles north. Traditional county fair with agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, entertainment, and craft/commercial vendor booths.Other nearby fairs:
- Josephine County Fair (Grants Pass, ~30 miles northwest) — traditional county fair; within easy day-trip distance
- Klamath County Fair (Klamath Falls, ~45 miles east) — serves eastern Southern Oregon
Best Times to Visit Ashland for Craft Events
March–AprilLithia Artisans Market and Rogue Valley Growers markets reopen. Early spring is uncrowded.
May–OctoberFull market season. Multiple overlapping markets running simultaneously. July and August are peak tourism months with OSF at full schedule — the most vendor-dense period of the year.
Late November–DecemberLithia Artisans Market Christmas Faire at Thanksgiving weekend. Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild's Harvest Show of Fine Woodworking at Thanksgiving weekend.
Nearby Cities for Craft Shows
Southern Oregon's craft event network extends across the Rogue Valley.
- Medford, Oregon — 15 miles north; Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market (Thursday market), Jackson County Fair
- Jacksonville, Oregon — 12 miles northwest; historic town with galleries, artisan shops, and the Britt Festivals
- Grants Pass, Oregon — 30 miles northwest; Josephine County Fair, Saturday Outdoor Market at Riverside Park
- Eugene, Oregon — ~130 miles north; Eugene Saturday Market, Oregon Country Fair
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best craft shows in Ashland, Oregon?
The Lithia Artisans Market (front of Lithia Park, mid-March–October) is the most characteristically Ashland option — creek-side, handmade goods, connected to Lithia Park. The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Markets (Tuesday and Saturday) offer a wider mix of farmers and crafters across the Rogue Valley. The Lithia Artisans Market Christmas Faire at Thanksgiving is the strongest holiday event.
When do craft shows happen in Ashland?
Outdoor craft markets run March through November. The Lithia Artisans Market and Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Markets overlap across that window. Holiday shows run Thanksgiving weekend, including the Christmas Faire at the Historic Ashland Armory.
Are there country fairs near Ashland?
Jackson County Fair in Central Point (13 miles north) is the nearest traditional county fair, typically in July. Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass (30 miles northwest) is another option. Neither is within Ashland itself, but both are easy day trips.
Is there a handmade market scene in Ashland?
Ashland has a particularly deep artisan market scene relative to its size.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival creates a tourism base that sustains multiple overlapping markets simultaneously. The Lithia Artisans Market has a long history alongside Ashland Creek. The Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild holds its annual Harvest Show of Fine Woodworking here. Southern Oregon University arts programs contribute to the local maker pipeline. The Rogue Valley artisan community is notably strong, with makers from three counties converging on Ashland's markets.
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