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Craft Shows & Fairs in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie is Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port city and its northwesternmost urban center. The craft event scene here is well-organized around two anchor events that draw strong regional attendance — and the Bayfront Convention Center gives Erie a venue suited to large indoor craft and gift fairs with a distinctive waterfront setting.

Upcoming events in Erie, PA

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WQLN Holiday Craft Show

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Erie, PA

Mixed Crafts $5.00

Erie's Craft Show Scene

Erie Promotions organizes both of the city's signature craft events at the same venue. Erie Spring Craft & Gift Festival

Timing: mid-April, ahead of Mother's Day (April 11–12 in 2026)
Location: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie PA
Large indoor vendor show: handmade crafts, gifts, and specialty products
Promoted as a chance to shop for Mother's Day gifts

Erie Holiday Craft & Gift Festival

Timing: early November (November 7–8 in 2026)
Location: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie PA
Indoor holiday shopping with craft and gift vendors
Holiday format draws both vendors and shoppers in greater numbers

Community and church craft shows run throughout Erie County year-round:

Millcreek Township suburbs — most active suburban area
Surrounding Erie County boroughs
Listed regularly on local event sites; active fall and holiday calendar

I Made It! Market (Pittsburgh's pop-up marketplace) is based in Pittsburgh; check its site for any events outside the city. Erie Art Museum — visual arts programming and occasional artisan events downtown.

County Fairs Near Erie

Erie County Fair

Location: Wattsburg PA (~20 miles east of Erie)
Traditional agricultural fair; livestock, 4-H, carnival, home arts exhibits
Home arts judging: quilts, needlework, baked goods

Crawford County Fair — Meadville PA (~35 miles south)

Another accessible regional agricultural fair

Presque Isle State Park — adjacent to the city; enormous summer tourism draw; occasional outdoor events near recreation areas.

Best Times to Visit Erie for Craft Events

April — Spring Craft & Gift Festival; Bayfront Convention Center Summer — Peak Erie tourism season (Presque Isle beach and park); community events; Erie County Fair in Wattsburg (late August into early September) November — Holiday Craft & Gift Festival at Bayfront (early November)

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Pittsburgh, PA — ~120 miles southeast; Handmade Arcade Modern Craft Market (late March), A Fair in the Park (mid-September), Handmade Arcade Holiday Market (December)
Meadville, PA — ~35 miles south; Crawford County area events; Crawford County Fair
Jamestown, NY — ~35 miles east (across state line); Chautauqua County events

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Erie, Pennsylvania?

The Bayfront Convention Center (1 Sassafras Pier) is the site of Erie's two major craft events: the Spring Craft & Gift Festival (April) and the Holiday Craft & Gift Festival (November), both organized by Erie Promotions.

When do craft shows happen in Erie?

April: Spring Craft & Gift Festival
Late August–early September: Erie County Fair in Wattsburg (~20 miles east)
November: Holiday Craft & Gift Festival
Year-round: Community and church craft shows in Millcreek Township and surrounding area

Are there country fairs near Erie?

The Erie County Fair in Wattsburg (~20 miles east) is the county's primary agricultural fair. Crawford County Fair in Meadville (~35 miles south) is the next nearest option.

Is there a handmade market scene in Erie?

Erie Promotions runs the two main craft/gift festivals at the Bayfront Convention Center. The Erie Art Museum supports downtown arts programming. Community craft shows are active in Millcreek Township and throughout Erie County fall and holiday season.

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