Detroit Urban Craft Fair
Visitors can browse handmade creations from more than 100 independent makers and artists hailing from Michigan and the Midwest. Wares include handmade soaps, candles, knit accessories, screen-printed apparel, art prints, home goods, artisan foods, and jewelry. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the crafters directly at their booths and enjoy food and beverages available on-site.
What to Expect
Michigan’s oldest and largest indie craft fair with over 100 makers.
Event Details
Duration
Two days.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Handmade Detroit
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are available for purchase at the fair.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday gift shoppers and fans of independent makers
Vibe
Creative and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5; children 12 and under are free after 1pm each day.
- Parking: There are several paid lots near Masonic as well as lots of metered street parking, which is free on Sundays. The Masonic can also be reached by the Qline. New in 2026, we will offer a free shuttle from Canfield Street in the North Cass Corridor to better connect the fair with more parking and one of the City’s most popular holiday shopping destinations. The shuttle will run continuously from the City Bird storefront to the fair, so parking in one of the many lots near the intersections of Canfield, Cass, and Second, including the Traffic Jam Parking Lot, is also a great option.
- Accessibility: Elevators reach the fair from the main lobby, and exterior stairs can be bypassed via a manually operated freight elevator in the back parking lot.
Tips & Advice
- Park near Canfield, Cass and Second, for example in the Traffic Jam lot, and take the new free shuttle from City Bird straight to the fair.
- Come on Sunday if you plan to use street parking, because the meters around the Masonic are free that day.
- Bring a stroller in the late afternoon or evening, since it can be hard to get around during the busiest times of the fair.
- If you need to skip the outdoor stairs, call the Masonic desk ahead so someone is ready to take you up on the freight elevator.
- Bring younger kids later in the day, because children 12 and under get in free from early afternoon on both days.
Special Events & Promotions
- New in 2026: a free shuttle runs continuously between the City Bird storefront on Canfield Street and the fair.
- Children 12 and under get in free from early afternoon each day.
- New in 2026: the fair is presented by City Bird, the Detroit maker shop on Canfield Street.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of things will I find?
Handmade soaps, candles, knit accessories, screen-printed shirts, art prints, home goods, bath and body products, artisan foods, journals, handmade clothing, stationery, jewelry, children's items and more.
Will the makers be there?
Yes. Every artist is required to be in their booth, so you can meet them and hear about their process and products.
Is the Masonic accessible?
There are elevators from the main lobby, but outdoor stairs lead up to that lobby. To skip the stairs, enter through the back parking lot and ask to be taken straight up on the manually operated freight elevator. Call the Masonic desk ahead so someone is ready.
Where should I park?
There are several paid lots near the Masonic and plenty of metered street parking, which is free on Sundays. The QLine also stops nearby. New this year, a free shuttle runs continuously from the City Bird storefront on Canfield Street, so you can also park in the lots around Canfield, Cass and Second, including the Traffic Jam lot.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, but it can be hard to get around at the busiest times. Late afternoon or evening is the best time to come with a stroller.
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