Craft Shows & Fairs in Idaho

Idaho's craft show calendar stretches from the Treasure Valley to the mountain resort towns and college communities of the north. Craft shows in Idaho draw on a tradition that includes the 57th annual Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival, the 53rd annual Moscow Renaissance Fair, and the Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair in McCall, which has run for more than 30 years. The Capital City Public Market in Boise fills The Grove Plaza with up to 150 vendors every Saturday from April through December. From resort-town juried art festivals to weekly public markets and county fair craft halls, Idaho supports a craft community that spans fine art, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, and woodwork.

What to Expect at Idaho Craft Shows

Idaho's craft events reflect the state's geographic diversity. In the Treasure Valley around Boise, the Capital City Public Market is the weekly anchor — up to 150 vendors selling artisan goods, specialty food, and farm produce at The Grove Plaza every Saturday, a tradition that has grown from 10 vendors at its founding in 1994. Expo Idaho hosts the Idaho State Fair in late August, with fine art and craft exhibitors alongside agricultural programming, food booths, carnival rides, and livestock.

In the mountain resort towns, summer art festivals define the calendar. The Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival at Atkinson Park in Ketchum brings 126 professional artists from 27 states for a three-day juried show each August — the 57th annual in 2026. The Ketchum Arts Festival runs in July with fine art in the shadow of Baldy Mountain. The Wood River Valley Artist Studio Tour opens artists' working spaces to the public over a free weekend in late August.

The Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair in McCall fills Fairway Park the third weekend of August with local and national artists — free to the public since 1990, a 30+ year tradition. In Sandpoint, the Pend Oreille Arts Council organizes the Arts & Crafts Fair at Downtown Sandpoint and City Beach each August, featuring juried sculpture, ceramics, metal, fiber, photography, paintings, mixed media, and wood. The Moscow Renaissance Fair, now in its 53rd year, fills East City Park the first weekend of May with juried hand-crafted original art from across the country, food booths run by local nonprofits, and free admission.

Fine art painting, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, fiber arts, photography, sculpture, glass, and leather are the primary craft categories across Idaho shows. The resort-town events tend to draw nationally recognized artists, while the weekly markets and community fairs serve the local handmade community.

Country Fairs & County Fairs in Idaho

The Idaho State Fair is held at Expo Idaho in Boise in late August each year. Fine art and craft exhibitors join 50+ food booths, four stages of entertainment, carnival rides, livestock competitions, and agricultural exhibits. Admission runs $5-$8.

Idaho's 44 counties support a mix of agricultural fairs, community festivals, and rodeo events. The Bonner County Fair & Sandpoint Rodeo in August combines traditional agricultural fair programming with vendor booths in the lakeside setting. County fairs in the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and eastern Idaho follow the late-summer fair season pattern common across the Mountain West.

The McCall Winter Carnival, founded in 1924, is a 10-day celebration in late January and early February that blends snow sculptures, live music, and a vendor court overlooking Payette Lake. While not a traditional county fair, it fills a similar community gathering role in the mountain communities.

Popular Cities for Craft Events in Idaho

Boise

Boise is Idaho's craft show hub, anchored by the Capital City Public Market at The Grove Plaza — up to 150 vendors every Saturday from April through December, founded in 1994. Expo Idaho hosts the Idaho State Fair in late August and the Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market. The Treasure Valley's growing population supports an expanding calendar of artisan markets, holiday shows, and pop-up events across Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.

Sun Valley / Ketchum

Sun Valley and Ketchum anchor the Wood River Valley's resort-town arts culture. The Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival at Atkinson Park (August, 57th annual, 126 artists from 27 states) and the Ketchum Arts Festival (July) are the two major summer events. The Wood River Valley Artist Studio Tour opens private studios in late August. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts supports year-round arts programming.

Sandpoint

Sandpoint is consistently ranked among the best small arts towns in the West. The Pend Oreille Arts Council organizes the annual Arts & Crafts Fair at Downtown Sandpoint and City Beach each August — juried sculpture, ceramics, metal, fiber, photography, paintings, and wood with free admission. The Festival at Sandpoint combines music and arts. The Bonner County Fair & Sandpoint Rodeo adds traditional fair programming.

McCall

McCall is a mountain resort town on Payette Lake with two anchor craft events. The Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair at Fairway Park runs the third weekend of August — free to the public since 1990, with 30+ years of history. The McCall Winter Carnival, founded in 1924, runs 10 days in late January and early February with snow sculptures, a vendor court, and live music.

Moscow

Moscow is a University of Idaho college town with a 53-year craft fair tradition. The Moscow Renaissance Fair fills East City Park the first weekend of May with juried hand-crafted original art, food booths by local nonprofits, kids' activities, and free admission. The Moscow Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October. Pullman, Washington — home to Washington State University — is just 8 miles west, creating a shared Palouse region craft community.

Seasonal Guide to Idaho Craft Shows

Types of Events You'll Find

• Juried outdoor art festivals — Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival (Ketchum, August, 126 artists from 27 states), Ketchum Arts Festival (July), Sandpoint Arts & Crafts Fair (August), Moscow Renaissance Fair (May, 53rd year)
• Weekly public markets — Capital City Public Market (Boise, Saturdays April-December, up to 150 vendors), Moscow Farmers Market (Saturdays through October)
• Fine art and craft fairs — Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair (McCall, August, free since 1990)
• State fair — Idaho State Fair (Expo Idaho, Boise, late August)
• County fairs — Bonner County Fair & Sandpoint Rodeo (August)
• Winter festivals — McCall Winter Carnival (January-February, vendor court, founded 1924)
• Artist studio tours — Wood River Valley Artist Studio Tour (late August, free)
• Indoor flea markets and craft shows — Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market (Expo Idaho, Boise)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to find craft shows in Idaho?

August is the peak month. The Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival, Sandpoint Arts & Crafts Fair, Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair, Wood River Valley Artist Studio Tour, and Idaho State Fair all run in August. The Moscow Renaissance Fair in early May is the major spring event. The McCall Winter Carnival in late January and early February is the signature winter event. The Capital City Public Market in Boise runs every Saturday from April through December.

Are there country fairs with craft vendors in Idaho?

Yes. The Idaho State Fair at Expo Idaho in Boise features fine art and craft exhibitors alongside agricultural programming each late August. The Bonner County Fair & Sandpoint Rodeo includes vendor booths. County fairs across Idaho's 44 counties incorporate craft exhibits and vendor areas, particularly during the late-summer fair season.

How do I find craft shows near me in Idaho?

CraftShow Events lets you search by city or statewide across Idaho to browse upcoming craft shows, art festivals, and artisan markets with dates and venue details. Whether you are in Boise, Sun Valley, Sandpoint, McCall, Moscow, or a smaller Idaho community, the search filters by location and date help you find nearby events.

What types of crafts are popular at Idaho fairs?

Fine art painting, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, fiber arts, photography, sculpture, glass, and leather are the primary categories. The resort-town festivals in Sun Valley, Ketchum, and Sandpoint draw nationally recognized fine artists. The Moscow Renaissance Fair emphasizes hand-crafted original art. The Capital City Public Market in Boise supports a broad mix of artisan goods and specialty food.

Are Idaho craft shows free to attend?

Many are. The Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival, Sandpoint Arts & Crafts Fair, Moscow Renaissance Fair, Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair, and Wood River Valley Artist Studio Tour all offer free admission. The Capital City Public Market in Boise is free. The Idaho State Fair charges $5-$8 admission.

Are there craft events in Idaho during winter?

Yes. The McCall Winter Carnival runs 10 days in late January and early February with a vendor court overlooking Payette Lake, snow sculptures, and live music — a tradition since 1924. Holiday markets in Boise and the Treasure Valley fill November and December. The Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market at Expo Idaho provides year-round indoor options.

Discover Events in Idaho

CraftShow Events covers craft shows, art festivals, artisan markets, and county fairs across Idaho. Use the statewide search to browse the full calendar — from The Grove Plaza in Boise to Atkinson Park in Ketchum to East City Park in Moscow — and filter by city, date, and event type to find what is coming up near you.