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.
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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 holds holiday gift and craft shows at the Resch Expo.
Green Bay's Craft Show Scene
ArtFest Green Bay is the city's signature event.Held along Jefferson and Cherry Streets downtown (August 22–23, 2026), 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 runs Holiday Gift and Craft Shows at the Resch Expo in the Green Bay metro, with vendors selling gifts and handcrafted goods.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.
A seasonal vendor market has been held at Bay Park Square mall:
- Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market (December 20–21, 2025)
Indoor markets like 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 in mid-August 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 Youth Fair — Gillett, about 30 miles northwest
- Outagamie County Fair — Seymour, about 17 miles west (late June)
Best Times to Visit Green Bay for Craft Events
Summer is the primary season. ArtFest Green Bay falls in late August (August 22–23, 2026), and the Brown County Fair runs in August (August 18–22 in 2027). 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): 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 along Jefferson and Cherry Streets downtown is the city's signature art fair.Zurko Promotions holds holiday gift and craft shows at the Resch Expo. 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 in mid-August. Fall and winter vendor markets fill September–December.
Are there country fairs near Green Bay?
The Brown County Fair in De Pere (6 miles south) runs in mid-August.
The Oconto County Youth Fair (Gillett) and Outagamie County Fair (Seymour) are within about 30 miles for additional options.
Is there a handmade market scene in Green Bay?
Green Bay's handmade market scene is growing.
ArtFest Green Bay recently replaced ArtStreet as the downtown summer art fair. Zurko Promotions holiday shows add more handmade vendors. 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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