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 is the anchor — billed as the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South, it draws 150+ artisans and returns to the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion for its 54th year (September 25–27, 2026).
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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. Long held at Audubon Park, it returns to the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion in 2026 (September 25–27), bringing 150+ artisans from around the country.
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 a year at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown:- Summer Market — a Saturday in early June (June 6 in 2026)
- Holiday Market — a Saturday in early November (November 7 in 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.
Agricenter International runs a farmers market (Mondays through Saturdays in its summer season) and hosts events on its 1,000-acre urban farm campus; check its calendar for spring vendor markets.Additional fall events:
- Cooper-Young Festival — September (Saturday, September 19, 2026, its 38th year); neighborhood festival with maker booths, live music, and food vendors in Memphis's most independent arts district
- Germantown Festival — a fall community festival in the eastern suburb; check the organizer for current dates
Country Fairs & County Events Near Memphis
Agricenter International in East Memphis is the metro's main agricultural venue; no current official Shelby County Fair listing could be found, so check local listings for fair dates.
Agricenter International functions as a year-round event venue with a ShowPlace Arena and farmers market. It describes itself as the world's largest urban farm, with 1,000 acres in the heart of the city.
Best Times to Visit Memphis for Craft Events
September is the peak month. The Cooper-Young Festival (September 19 in 2026) and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair (September 25–27 in 2026) land within a week 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) 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 (early November) 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 (fall)
- Collierville, TN — about 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 (September; at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion in 2026) is the city's premier juried event — 150+ artisans, billed as 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 — in 2026 the Cooper-Young Festival (September 19) and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair (September 25–27) both land in the second half of the month. Crafts & Drafts runs in June and November. Holiday markets appear November–December across Midtown and South Main.
Are there country fairs near Memphis?
Agricenter International is the metro's main agricultural venue; for a large state-level fair, the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair runs in Lebanon (August 13–22 in 2026).
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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