Craft Shows & Fairs in Redding, California

Redding is the North State's regional hub — the largest city between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Its craft event calendar reflects the community: Celtic arts, Renaissance craft traditions, outdoor culture, and a downtown anchored by the Sacramento River and the landmark Sundial Bridge.

Redding's Craft Show Scene

Shasta Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair — May 2, 2026

The Shasta Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair is Redding's flagship annual craft event.

Venue: Caldwell Park, Quartz Hill Road, along the Sacramento River
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10am–7pm
Now in its third year

The Celtic theme draws artisans in traditional handcraft categories:

Metalwork and jewelry
Textiles and leatherwork
Pottery and woodcraft

Entertainment and cultural programming run alongside the vendor market.

Caldwell Park sits along the Sacramento River within the Turtle Bay Exploration Park complex — one of the better outdoor fair settings in Northern California.

Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire — Anderson (10 miles)

The Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire takes place in Anderson, about 10 miles south of Redding.

Typically in late May
Artisan market with jewelry, leatherwork, rare treasures, and artwork
Renaissance/fantasy themed environment

For buyers interested in historical craft traditions — blacksmithing, leatherwork, fiber arts — Renaissance faires offer concentrated access to makers in those categories.

Holiday Market Season — November–December

Redding Holiday Events form a cluster of craft and market activity in November and December, per the Visit Redding annual events guide. The Cascade Theatre and downtown Redding venues both host seasonal programming.

Year-Round Access Points

Downtown Redding Art Walk — periodic artisan vendor events
Redding Saturday Market on Market Street — regular market (artisan vendor component under review for details)
Choose Redding and Visit Redding event calendars list craft events throughout the year

County Fairs & County Events Near Redding

The Shasta District Fair is held in Anderson at the Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St, Anderson, CA — about 10 miles south of Redding. Traditional format: livestock, crafts, agriculture, and entertainment.

Shasta County's heritage is cattle ranching, timber, and small-scale farming. 4-H and FFA programs are active in this rural county context.

Best Times to Visit Redding for Craft Events

May: Shasta Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair (May 2) + Shasta Renaissance Faire in Anderson — peak event month
September–October: Second outdoor window as temperatures moderate after summer
November–December: Holiday market cluster per Visit Redding calendar
Summer: Hot (100°F+) but active tourist season for outdoor recreation; some craft events occur

Redding summers are intense — temperatures routinely exceed 100°F in July and August. Event planners concentrate major outdoor shows in May and fall.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Anderson — 10 miles south; Shasta District Fairgrounds (county fair) and Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire
Red Bluff — 32 miles south; Tehama County Fair and upper Sacramento Valley community events
Shasta Lake City — 8 miles north; within Shasta County, access to the regional market
Mount Shasta — 60 miles north; mountain community with artisan culture and seasonal craft activity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Redding, CA?

The Shasta Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair at Caldwell Park (May 2, 2026, along the Sacramento River) is Redding's primary dedicated craft show. The Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire in Anderson (~10 miles south) is the second major regional craft event in late May. The Shasta District Fair in Anderson (1890 Briggs St) includes handmade arts and crafts exhibits in the county fair format.

When do craft shows happen in Redding?

May is the most concentrated month — Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair on May 2, Renaissance Faire in Anderson in late May. Holiday market activity runs in November and December per Visit Redding's events calendar. The Shasta District Fair in Anderson is a summer event. Year-round access is available through the Art Walk and Redding Saturday Market.

Are there county fairs near Redding?

The Shasta District Fair in Anderson (10 miles south, 1890 Briggs St) is the county-level fair for Shasta County — livestock, crafts, agriculture, and entertainment. Tehama County Fair in Red Bluff (~32 miles south) and Trinity County Fair in Weaverville (~45 miles west) serve adjacent counties.

Is there a handmade market scene in Redding?

Redding's craft community reflects its outdoor and heritage culture. Celtic and Renaissance fair participation points to an active community interested in traditional handcraft methods. Outdoor recreation culture drives interest in functional crafts: fly-fishing gear, leatherwork, woodwork, and handmade outdoor accessories. The Sundial Bridge area and Cascade Theatre have supported arts programming downtown.

Find Events in Redding

CraftShow Events tracks craft shows, artisan fairs, and handmade markets across Redding and Shasta County. Search by date to find the Celtic Arts & Crafts Fair in May, Renaissance Faire in Anderson, and holiday market activity in November and December.