Craft Shows & Fairs in Long Beach, California
Long Beach's maker culture runs through multiple neighborhoods — from East Village Arts District studios to Retro Row's handmade retail on 4th Street to Bixby Knolls community markets. The city's waterfront parks give craft events a range of settings that few cities of its size can match.
Upcoming events in Long Beach, CA
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Long Beach's Craft Show Scene
Patchwork Show Long Beach — Marine Stadium
The Patchwork Show Long Beach is the flagship craft event for the city.
- Date: spring and fall; the fall 2026 show is Saturday, November 28 (11am–5pm)
- Venue: Marine Stadium, 490 Bay Shore Ave, Belmont Shore
- Free to attend, pet-friendly, bike-friendly
What's there:
- Local makers at Patchwork's largest and longest-running show
- Junior artists and junior entrepreneurs section
- Live music
- Artisan food vendors and food trucks
- DIY crafting demonstrations
Marine Stadium — a historic waterway in Belmont Shore — gives this show one of the better outdoor market settings in Southern California.
Artisan Markets Across Long Beach Neighborhoods
East Village Arts District — galleries, studios, and independent creative businesses centered around Pine Avenue. Retro Row (4th Street) — Long Beach's vintage and handmade retail corridor. Dense with independent shops; periodic pop-up markets integrate with existing street character. Bixby Knolls — neighborhood arts walk and artisan community; has hosted local artisan events such as the Uptown Village Market (check current listings). CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro, adjacent) — permanent marketplace concept for handmade goods from local makers, near the Long Beach port complex.County Fairs & County Events Near Long Beach
Long Beach is in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex, Pomona (~30 miles northeast) is LA County's fair, with arts and crafts competitive exhibits, held in May (May 7–31 in 2026).
The Fairplex also hosts year-round consumer shows with craft and home goods components.
Best Times to Visit Long Beach for Craft Events
- Spring and fall: Patchwork Show at Marine Stadium (spring shows generally run May–June; fall shows November–December)
- Year-round: Retro Row independent shops; East Village galleries; Bixby Knolls artisan retail
- November–December: Holiday markets at the Convention Center and through neighborhoods
- Summer: Beach tourism drives foot traffic; Retro Row and East Village remain active
Nearby Cities for Craft Shows
- Pasadena, CA — 30 miles north; monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market, with an arts and crafts area
- Anaheim, CA — about 17 miles east; Orange County Fair circuit, Anaheim Packing District
- Huntington Beach — 12 miles south; beach community with seasonal artisan market activity
- Torrance — 10 miles northwest; craft and farmers market events in the South Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best craft shows in Long Beach, CA?
The Patchwork Show at Marine Stadium (490 Bay Shore Ave, Belmont Shore) — spring and fall (November 28 in 2026), local makers, free admission. For year-round options: East Village Arts District and Retro Row on 4th Street have artisan retail and periodic pop-up events. Bixby Knolls has hosted the Uptown Village Market (check current listings).
When do craft shows happen in Long Beach?
The Patchwork Show runs in spring and fall (the fall 2026 show is November 28). Holiday markets appear in November and December. Retro Row and East Village have year-round artisan retail with periodic pop-up events. The LA County Fair in Pomona (~30 miles northeast) runs in May.
Are there county fairs near Long Beach?
The LA County Fair at Fairplex, Pomona (~30 miles northeast) is LA County's primary fair, held in May. The Fairplex also hosts year-round consumer shows with craft components.
Is there a handmade market scene in Long Beach?
Long Beach has a lively maker community. The East Village Arts District is the creative hub with studios and galleries. Retro Row has vintage and handmade retail culture embedded in independent shops. Long Beach City College and CSU Long Beach art programs feed a consistent pipeline of working makers. Screen printing, ceramics, jewelry, and textile arts communities are particularly active.
Find Events in Long Beach
CraftShow Events lists craft shows, maker festivals, and handmade markets across Long Beach and the South Bay. Search by date to find Patchwork Show dates, East Village events, and holiday markets near the coast.