Craft Shows & Fairs in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis has always carried a strong independent creative identity, and that extends to its craft and handmade market scene. The Pink Palace Crafts Fair at Audubon Park is the anchor — the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South, drawing 150 artists each September.
Around it, a growing ecosystem of modern maker markets, neighborhood festivals, and artisan-friendly spaces has built a year-round handmade culture in the city's most creative districts.
Memphis's Craft Show Scene
The Pink Palace Crafts Fair, organized by the Museum of Science & History (MOSH), is the event that defines Memphis's craft calendar. Held each September at Audubon Park in East Memphis, it brings 150 juried artists from across the country to a park setting in one of the city's most established neighborhoods.
Media on display: pottery, jewelry, two-dimensional art, glass, wood, leather, sculpture, and fiber. The jury process maintains quality across all categories — this is the Mid-South's equivalent of Nashville's Tennessee Craft Fair.
Memphis Crafts & Drafts runs two events in 2026 at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown:- Summer Market — Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Holiday Market — Saturday, November 7, 2026
The venue — a restored 1927 Sears distribution center converted into a vertical urban village — houses working studios and creative businesses alongside the market itself. The industrial-meets-artisan setting gives both events a distinct character that differs from a typical fair tent setup.
Spring Markets at Agricenter International (March 13–15, 2026) open the Memphis season with a broad vendor fair including handmade and artisan goods across a wide range of categories.Additional fall events:
- Cooper-Young Festival — September 2026; neighborhood festival with maker booths, live music, and food vendors in Memphis's most independent arts district
- Germantown Festival — September 12–13, 2026; artisans, live music, and kiddie rides in the affluent eastern suburb
Country Fairs & County Events Near Memphis
The Shelby County Fair at Agricenter International is the primary county fair for the Memphis metro. Agricultural exhibits, livestock, competitive handmade and craft divisions, and carnival programming typical of Tennessee county fairs.
Agricenter International functions as a year-round event venue — the Spring Markets in March use the same facility. Its scale (1,000+ acre working farm and conference center) makes it one of the largest dedicated event venues in West Tennessee.
Best Times to Visit Memphis for Craft Events
September is the peak month. The Pink Palace Crafts Fair, Cooper-Young Festival, and Germantown Festival all land within weeks of each other. A late September visit gives access to multiple craft market formats across different neighborhoods and audience demographics in a single trip. Spring (March–May) opens with Agricenter Spring Markets and builds as the weather improves. Summer events are fewer given Memphis's significant heat and humidity. Memphis Crafts & Drafts at the air-conditioned Crosstown Concourse makes June viable for handmade shopping without the heat penalty. November–December: The Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market (November 7) and growing South Main and Crosstown holiday pop-ups make this a reliable season for handmade gift shopping in one of Tennessee's most independent creative communities.Nearby Cities for Craft Shows
- Germantown, TN — 13 miles east; suburban craft market audience; Germantown Festival (September)
- Collierville, TN — 23 miles east; growing East Shelby County community; seasonal markets
- Southaven, MS — 12 miles south; DeSoto County cross-state audience for Memphis-area events
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best craft shows in Memphis, Tennessee?
The Pink Palace Crafts Fair at Audubon Park (September) is the city's premier juried event — 150 artists, the largest Mid-South juried arts and crafts fair. Memphis Crafts & Drafts at Crosstown Concourse (June and November) is the best option for a modern maker market experience. The Cooper-Young Festival (September) is ideal for a neighborhood-festival-with-crafts day out.
When do craft shows happen in Memphis?
The heaviest concentration is September — Pink Palace Crafts Fair, Cooper-Young Festival, and Germantown Festival all occur in the same month. Spring Markets at Agricenter run in March. Crafts & Drafts runs in June and November. Holiday markets appear November–December across Midtown and South Main.
Are there country fairs near Memphis?
The Shelby County Fair at Agricenter International is the primary county-level event, typically held in late summer, with competitive handmade exhibit categories alongside livestock and agricultural programming.
Is there a handmade market scene in Memphis?
Crosstown Concourse houses working studios and creative businesses and hosts Memphis Crafts & Drafts. The South Main Arts District supports independent galleries and artisan businesses with a monthly Trolley Night art walk. The Memphis Potters' Guild and Memphis Weavers' Guild are active local craft organizations.
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