Craft Shows & Fairs in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay is better known for its football team than its art fairs, but the city has a genuine craft event calendar that grows each year.

ArtFest Green Bay anchors the summer arts season downtown. The Brown County Fair brings the full county fair experience to De Pere in August. And Zurko Promotions keeps craft shows cycling through the metro year-round.

Green Bay's Craft Show Scene

ArtFest Green Bay is the city's signature event.

Held in downtown Green Bay's Broadway District, it's a two-day celebration featuring works from local, regional, and national artists across painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Live music, food, and interactive zones run alongside the art fair booths. Downtown Green Bay Inc. organizes and promotes it as a flagship community event.

Zurko Promotions, based in nearby Abrams, runs craft shows throughout northeast Wisconsin including the Green Bay metro. Zurko events typically feature commercial vendors, handcraft makers, and fine art exhibitors together — a reliable source of smaller-scale local craft events beyond the major festivals.

The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary hosts an Arts & Craft Fair in its Dick Resch Banquet & Event Space — a more intimate setting connected to one of Green Bay's most visited natural attractions.

The City of Green Bay Parks department also lists seasonal shows on its calendar, including:

Fall Craft & Vendor Market
Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market

These serve the community during the shoulder and off-seasons when outdoor events have ended.

Country Fairs & County Events Near Green Bay

The Brown County Fair runs August 19–23 (2026) in De Pere, just six miles south of downtown Green Bay.

Multi-day county fair: 4-H and FFA competitions, livestock and agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a craft and vendor marketplace. The Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere serve as the venue.

Additional county fair options within reach:

Oconto County Fair — 30–40 miles north
Outagamie County Fair — Appleton area, 30 miles south

Best Times to Visit Green Bay for Craft Events

Summer is the primary season. ArtFest Green Bay falls in summer, and the Brown County Fair runs in late August. Outdoor events are concentrated June–August given Green Bay's shorter warm season compared to southern Wisconsin. Fall: Green Bay's NFL season starts in September, bringing increased metro traffic on game weekends. Holiday markets and winter vendor fairs pick up in November and December. Winter indoor events (January–March): Zurko-organized shows sometimes run during this period, and community halls host holiday and post-holiday craft events.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Door County — 44 miles northeast of Sturgeon Bay; the peninsula runs art and craft fairs nearly every weekend from late May through October
Appleton — 30 miles south; the Fox Cities metro has an active craft and maker market scene including seasonal shows
Sheboygan — 58 miles south; seasonal craft events along the Lake Michigan shoreline

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Green Bay, Wisconsin?

ArtFest Green Bay in the downtown Broadway District is the city's premier juried art event.

Zurko Promotions craft shows cycle through the metro year-round and are the most consistent source of local vendor fair events. The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Arts & Craft Fair offers a more intimate alternative setting.

When do craft shows happen in Green Bay?

The main summer season runs June–August, with ArtFest Green Bay as the highlight.

The Brown County Fair in De Pere runs August 19–23. Fall and winter vendor markets fill September–December. Zurko-organized shows run throughout the year at various venues.

Are there country fairs near Green Bay?

The Brown County Fair in De Pere (6 miles south) runs August 19–23, 2026.

Oconto County Fair and Outagamie County Fair (Appleton area) are within 30–45 miles for additional options.

Is there a handmade market scene in Green Bay?

Green Bay's handmade market scene is growing.

ArtFest Green Bay has expanded its scope and quality in recent years. Zurko Promotions events provide steady access to handmade vendors throughout the year. The Fox Cities metro to the south (30 miles) has a more established artisan market infrastructure for visitors willing to make the drive.

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