Craft Shows & Fairs in Sedona, Arizona

Sedona has been an artist colony since the 1940s.

The red rock formations surrounding the city — Courthouse Butte, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock — provide a backdrop that has drawn painters, sculptors, and ceramicists for generations. What developed from that artistic tradition is one of the densest gallery concentrations in the American Southwest, anchored by recurring outdoor craft shows and a year-round artisan village that functions as a permanent market.

Sedona's Craft Show Scene

The Sedona Arts Festival is the city's primary annual outdoor craft event, running October 10-11, 2026 (34th annual) on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona.

Over 100 juried artists exhibit paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and photography against the red rock landscape — an event setting that no other craft fair in the country can replicate. Live music, food, and raffle prizes complete the weekend.

The Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows run multiple times per year at two Sedona locations:

Bell Rock Plaza — Village of Oak Creek (south Sedona, confirmed September and October 2026 editions)
Sedona Vista Village — State Route 179

Each show features 50+ artists from the Southwest and beyond — paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and Native American art — with gourmet food booths and live entertainment. Admission is free.

Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, established in the 1970s, is Sedona's most enduring artisan institution. Built to evoke a traditional Mexican village — with sycamore trees, cobblestone courtyards, and tiled fountains along Oak Creek — Tlaquepaque houses 80+ galleries and shops selling Western and Southwest bronze sculpture, ceramics, blown glass, weavings, and contemporary fine art. Art openings and events take place throughout the year.

The Sedona Arts Center, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest arts organizations in Arizona. It runs monthly exhibitions, workshops, and community events from Art Barn Road in Uptown Sedona.

Country Fairs & County Events Near Sedona

Sedona straddles the Yavapai-Coconino county line. The nearest traditional county fair is the Yavapai County Fair in Prescott (55 miles southwest). The Coconino County Fair runs at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff (28 miles north) in late August.

The city itself has no agricultural heritage — Sedona's economy has been tourism and arts since mid-century. Residents and visitors travel to Prescott or Flagstaff for traditional fair programming.

Best Times to Visit Sedona for Craft Events

October is the prime month.

The Sedona Arts Festival runs in early October. Bell Rock Plaza Arts & Crafts Shows run in September and October. Fall temperatures in Sedona average 65-75°F, the red rock light shifts with the lower sun angle, and tourist volume is high but not overwhelming.

Spring (March–May) is the second strong window. Outdoor events return, the galleries along State Route 179 and Tlaquepaque are active, and the spring tourism peak brings additional events and openings. Year-round: Tlaquepaque and the gallery corridor along Route 179 provide consistent access to Sedona's artisan community. Any month offers something.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Flagstaff — 28 miles north; Flagstaff Art in the Park (July 4th and Labor Day weekends), Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival, Coconino County Fair
Prescott — 55 miles southwest; Courthouse Plaza craft shows (June, September, October), Phippen Museum Western Art Show (May)
Jerome — 25 miles southwest; historic mining town art colony; galleries and artisan shops along steep hillside streets
Cottonwood — 18 miles southwest; Verde Valley wine country; emerging craft market scene
Phoenix — 110 miles south; Greater Phoenix metro craft events October–April

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Sedona, Arizona?

The Sedona Arts Festival (October, Red Rock High School campus) is the flagship annual event with 100+ juried artists and the red rock backdrop. The Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows at Bell Rock Plaza and Sedona Vista Village run multiple times per year with 50+ artists and free admission. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village provides year-round access to 80+ galleries and artisan shops.

When do craft shows happen in Sedona?

October is the peak month for outdoor craft shows. The Oak Creek shows run September through fall. Spring (March–May) brings additional gallery openings and outdoor events. Tlaquepaque is open year-round.

Are there country fairs near Sedona?

The Yavapai County Fair in Prescott (55 miles southwest) is the most accessible traditional county fair. The Coconino County Fair runs at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff (28 miles north) in late August.

Is there a handmade market scene in Sedona?

Exceptional for a city of 10,000. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village has been operating since the 1970s with 80+ galleries. The Sedona Arts Center is 70+ years old. The gallery district along State Route 179 and in Uptown Sedona maintains year-round craft and fine art retail.

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