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Craft Shows & Fairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh has built one of the strongest independent craft and maker communities in Pennsylvania. Anchored by organizations that have been growing the handmade market scene for two decades, the city now offers craft events in nearly every season — from a new March market at the convention center to a beloved December holiday fair that draws thousands.

Upcoming events in Pittsburgh, PA

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Handmade Arcade Holiday Market

Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

Pittsburgh, PA

Mixed Crafts

Also within 50 miles of Pittsburgh, PA

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods

Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Columbiana, OH

Seasonal & Holiday $12.00

About 48 mi from Pittsburgh · Columbiana, OH

Pittsburgh's Craft Show Scene

Handmade Arcade is the cornerstone of Pittsburgh's craft event world. Founded in 2004, the organization runs three annual markets, including a Modern Craft Market that launched in March 2026. Modern Craft Market

Dates: late March (first held March 27–29, 2026)
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh
Hours: Friday 5–8 PM / Saturday 9 AM–6 PM / Sunday 10 AM–6 PM
150+ contemporary craft makers from Pittsburgh and the greater Appalachian region

Handmade Arcade Holiday Market

Date: December (December 4–6 in 2026); 275+ makers
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Welcomes more than 10,000 shoppers each year

A Fair in the Park — organized by the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh

Dates: mid-September
Location: Mellon Park, Shadyside
Hours: Friday 1–7 PM / Saturday 10 AM–7 PM / Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
Contemporary fine art and fine craft; one of Pittsburgh's top outdoor events

Shadyside: The Other Art Festival

Date: mid-May (10 AM–5 PM)
Location: Walnut Street, Shadyside
100+ fine artists plus Craft Marketplace (handmade soaps, clothing, home décor)

I Made It! Market runs pop-up artisan events throughout the year across Pittsburgh neighborhoods:

Strip District
Shadyside
South Side
Squirrel Hill
Lawrenceville
Downtown Pittsburgh

County Events Near Pittsburgh

Allegheny County has no traditional agricultural county fair — Pittsburgh is a fully urban metro. The nearest traditional fair options:

Washington County Fair — ~27 miles south
Butler Farm Show — ~25 miles north

Both offer the classic agricultural fair format with home arts exhibits and craft vendors.

Best Times to Visit Pittsburgh for Craft Events

March — Modern Craft Market; David L. Lawrence Convention Center, late March May — Shadyside festival (mid-May); I Made It! Market spring pop-ups September — A Fair in the Park at Mellon Park (mid-September); best outdoor craft event of the year December — Handmade Arcade Holiday Market (December 4–6 in 2026) at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

State College, PA — ~140 miles east; Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (second week of July, nationally ranked); Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair (August)
Erie, PA — ~120 miles north; Spring and Holiday Craft & Gift Festivals at Bayfront Convention Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center hosts Handmade Arcade events — both the new Modern Craft Market (late March) and the flagship Holiday Market (December). Mellon Park in Shadyside is the site of A Fair in the Park (mid-September). I Made It! Market runs pop-ups in Strip District, Lawrenceville, and other neighborhoods throughout the year.

When do craft shows happen in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh now has major shows in every season:

March: Modern Craft Market (David L. Lawrence Convention Center)
May: Shadyside festival on Walnut Street
September: A Fair in the Park (Mellon Park)
December: Handmade Arcade Holiday Market
Year-round: I Made It! Market pop-ups across neighborhoods

Are there country fairs near Pittsburgh?

Allegheny County doesn't hold an agricultural county fair. Washington County Fair (~27 miles south) and Butler Farm Show (~25 miles north) are the nearest traditional options.

Is there a handmade market scene in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has one of the most active indie craft scenes in the state. Handmade Arcade, I Made It! Market, and the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh collectively cover all seasons. Lawrenceville has become the city's maker neighborhood hub.

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