Baskets are among the items you might find at a crafts festival.
There are hundreds of arts-and-crafts festivals being conducted throughout the eastern region of Ohio each year. These multicultural events are rich in local history, flavor and beauty. There are juried competitions, non-juried booths, fund-raising events and educational and historical re-enactments. You will find traditional and eclectic artwork on display along with great food and family entertainment.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival is a multicultural event that has four program areas including children's hands-on arts, educational activities, historical presentations and food booths. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and photographs created by Tremont and northeast Ohio artists are available for purchase.
Merrick House
ATTN: Scott Rosenstein
1050 Starkweather Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-771-5077
tremont701@yahoo.com
tremontwestdevelopment.com/tacf.htm
French Art Colony Arts and Crafts Fair
The French Art Colony of Gallipolis began in 1964. In the early years of the organization, providing art instruction to children was a primary goal. Educating children is still a focal point of the fair, but it includes projects that interest all age groups.
French Art Colony
530 First Ave.
Gallipolis, OH 45631
740-446-3834
fac-director@att.net
frenchartcolony.org
Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival
The Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival combines contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. It began in 1967 on the courthouse square of the City of Cambridge. It is one of the oldest arts-and-crafts festivals in Ohio.
Ohio Arts & Crafts Foundation
ATTN: Lana Watkins
P.O. Box 250
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-705-2175
director@saltforkfestival.org
saltforkfestival.org
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival features driving tours of the area's 16 covered bridges. There are handmade crafts by local artists and commercial vendors, activities for children and live entertainment.
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
ATTN: Julie Miller
25 W Jefferson St.
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3769
bridgefest@suite224.net
coveredbridgefestival.org
Art by the Falls
The Art by the Falls outdoors festival is located near the two beautiful waterfalls of Victorian Chagrin Falls on Main Street. It features painters, potters, jewelers, fiber artists and woodworkers. The Valley Art Center (a nonprofit organization) conducts a raffle of artwork to help cover the expenses of the festival.
Art by the Falls
ATTN: Sarah Hancock
Valley Art Center
155 Bell St.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
440-247-7507
office@valleyartcenter.org
valleyartcenter.org
Akron Arts Expo
Over 160 artists compete in this juried fine arts and crafts show. There is live entertainment, a children's activity area, a silent auction, wandering musicians and food from local restaurants.
City of Akron Recreation Bureau
ATTN: Brittany Schmoekel
220 S. Balch St.
Akron, OH 44302
330-375-2854
schmobr@ci.akron.oh.us
akronartsexpo.org
Art in the Park - Medina
Art in the Park is located at Courthouse Square / Public Square in Medina. Professional artists donate pieces of their work to be raffled. The proceeds go toward a scholarship fund for young artists. Over 130 artists participate with beautiful work of metal, clay, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, ceramics, blown glass and photography.
Medina County Art League
ATTN: Medina County Art League
Art in the Park Committee
P.O. Box 339
Medina, OH 44258
330-725-7186
getinfo@medinaartleague.com
medinaartleague.com
