HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair
Shoppers can explore original handmade goods created by artisans from across the Midwest. The fair features items such as jewelry, pottery, woodwork, paintings, knitwear, and home décor. Visitors can also shop for unique gifts including baskets, garden art, baby items, soaps, balms, and lotions.
What to Expect
Handmade goods and gifts from 45 Midwest crafters
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Madison Parks Division
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday gift shoppers and handmade-craft enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and crafty
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $1 entry fee.
- Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
- Parking: Plenty of free parking.
Tips & Advice
- Come with a gift list in mind, since 45 Midwest crafters bring handmade jewelry, pottery, woodwork, knitwear, soaps, lotions, paintings and home décor.
- Every item is handmade and juried, with no imports or novelties allowed, so this is a good place to find a unique gift for someone special.
- Your admission comes with a chance to win a door prize, and the raffle prizes are crafts donated by the artists themselves.
- Parking at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center is free and plentiful, so driving over for the fair is straightforward.
- Crafters hoping for a future booth should apply early because spots are capped at 45 and fill quickly, and only the recreation center sells them.
Special Events & Promotions
- HolidayFest returns this year after a pause for the center's expansion construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things can I buy?
About 45 Midwest crafters sell their handmade goods. Expect jewelry, baskets, garden art, cards, pottery, woodwork, baby gifts, soaps, balms, lotions, knitwear, paintings and home décor.
Is everything really handmade?
Yes. The fair is juried and every item must be handmade. Commercial items, imports and novelties are not allowed.
Is there anything to win?
Yes. Admission includes a chance to win a door prize. Each artist also donates one of their crafts as a raffle prize.
What's new this year?
HolidayFest returns after a pause for the recreation center's expansion construction. The fair no longer uses the gym, so it is now capped at 45 vendor spaces.
How can I sell my crafts at the fair?
Vendor registration for this year is closed. Applications were accepted until September 1, 2026, and vendors are jury-selected. Only the City of Madison's Warner Park Community Recreation Center sells vendor spots.
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