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.

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: May 23, 2026 (11am–5pm)
Venue: Marine Stadium, 490 Bay Shore Ave, Belmont Shore
Free to attend, pet-friendly, bike-friendly

What's there:

200+ local makers
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; hosts the Uptown Village Market as a recurring local artisan event. 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 one of the largest county fairs in the US — major arts and crafts competitive exhibits, late summer annually.

The Fairplex also hosts year-round consumer shows with craft and home goods components.

Best Times to Visit Long Beach for Craft Events

May: Patchwork Show at Marine Stadium — prime time; ideal coastal spring weather
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

June Gloom (marine layer) keeps summer mornings overcast, but afternoons typically clear along the coast.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Pasadena, CA — 30 miles north; monthly Rose Bowl Arts and Crafts Outdoor Festival
Anaheim, CA — 15 miles northeast; 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

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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) — May 23, 2026, 200+ 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 hosts the Uptown Village Market as a recurring artisan market.

When do craft shows happen in Long Beach?

The Patchwork Show is in late May annually. 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 late summer.

Are there county fairs near Long Beach?

The LA County Fair at Fairplex, Pomona (~30 miles northeast) is LA County's primary fair — one of the largest in the US. Late summer annually. The Fairplex also hosts year-round consumer shows with craft components.

Is there a handmade market scene in Long Beach?

visitlongbeach.com features a dedicated Long Beach Makers guide. 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.

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