Craft Shows & Fairs in Napa, California

Napa's artisan community extends beyond wine. The Oxbow District, the Napa Expo fairgrounds, and a tourism economy that rewards quality handmade goods create a craft event scene with genuine depth.

Napa's Craft Show Scene

Napa Town & Country Fair — Napa Expo

The Napa Town & Country Fair is held at the Napa Expo (Napa County Fairgrounds), 575 Third Street, Napa.

The traditional county fair format includes:

• Carnival rides and live music
• Livestock shows and agricultural exhibits
• Dedicated arts and crafts exhibits and competitions
• Handcrafted wares from across Napa County

Categories reflect wine country craft culture: ceramics, woodwork, textile arts, and artisan food products. Dates are announced by the Napa Expo.

Napa Farmers Market & Oxbow District

The Napa Farmers Market is a regular market where local makers appear alongside produce and specialty food vendors.

The Oxbow Public Market runs year-round as a permanent artisan food and craft market hall in the Oxbow District. It's the most consistent daily entry point to Napa's artisan culture.

Wine Country Craft Events

• Yountville Art, Sip and Stroll — spring; art and craft vendors in the heart of Napa Valley wine country (check the organizer for dates)
• BottleRock Napa Valley — late May (May 22–24 in 2026; May 28–30 in 2027); a major music festival

County Fairs & County Events Near Napa

The Napa Town & Country Fair is Napa County's county fair. Despite its small size, Napa County has strong agricultural heritage — viticulture, olives, lavender, and specialty crops — with active 4-H and FFA programs.

During harvest season (September–November), pop-up markets and vineyard events add to the calendar across the valley.

Best Times to Visit Napa for Craft Events

• Spring: Yountville Art, Sip and Stroll + BottleRock (late May) — an event-dense period
• Summer–early fall: Napa Town & Country Fair (summer); harvest season increases market activity
• September–October: Crush season; valley-wide activity peaks; tourism peaks
• Year-round: Oxbow Public Market and Napa Farmers Market

Winter is the quietest period for outdoor events, though the Oxbow District and downtown Napa remain active year-round.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

• San Rafael, CA — about 25 miles southwest; Marin Arts & Crafts Show biannually at Marin Center
• Sonoma — about 9 miles west; weekly farmers market; walkable plaza with independent artisan shops
• Petaluma — about 18 miles west; active craft and community market scene in Sonoma County
• Vallejo — about 13 miles south; growing arts community; gateway to the Bay Area

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Napa, CA?

The Napa Town & Country Fair at Napa Expo (575 Third St) is the primary dedicated craft show event — county fair format with arts and crafts exhibits and competition. The Napa Farmers Market at the Oxbow District is a consistent artisan market. The Yountville Art, Sip and Stroll is a wine country art and craft event.

When do craft shows happen in Napa?

Are there county fairs near Napa?

The Napa Town & Country Fair at Napa Expo is Napa County's fair — carnival, livestock, and arts and crafts exhibits. The Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa (~24 miles northwest) runs in August (August 7–16 in 2026).

Is there a handmade market scene in Napa?

Yes — shaped by the wine country context. Artisan food makers, ceramicists, woodworkers, and textile artists are drawn by tourism demand and the valley's aesthetic culture. The Oxbow Public Market provides year-round access to artisan food and craft vendors. The area's maker community skews toward artisan food, wine-adjacent crafts, ceramics, and food preservation arts.

Find Events in Napa

CraftShow Events tracks craft shows, artisan markets, and handmade fairs across Napa and Napa Valley. Search by date to find county fair craft exhibits, spring art-and-wine events, and harvest season market activity.