2018 Guide to Colorado Springs Craft Fairs

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We love to shop local, and we especially love to support moms who are using their talents and gifts to provide for their families. Craft fairs are the perfect place to support moms and local businesses, find unique treasures, and get some Christmas shopping done!

Use this list of fall craft fairs for just that. We arranged them by date so that you can plan your weekends accordingly. Did we miss any local craft fairs? Please send an email to [email protected] to add local craft fairs to this list. Happy Shopping!

Dates & Hours :

Friday, September 15: 12 pm – 6 pm

Saturday, September 16: 9 am – 6 pm

Sunday, September 17:  10 am – 4 pm

Admission: Adult $6.00; Seniors $5.00; Children (6-12 years) $2.00

Located at: Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 30th Street at Gateway Road Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Phone: (719) 636-2752

About: The Holly Berry House Folk Art Festival is held annually at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site in the spectacular Garden of the Gods Park. It features the fine works of 165 juried artisans from across the United States. You will find exquisite fine art, a unique array of fine crafts, one-of-a-kind collectibles, antiques and much, much more, complimented by food music and historic tours. This event benefits the preservation and restoration of Rock Ledge Ranch.

Dates & Hours : Saturday, October 6 – 8am  – 3 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

About: MOPS is excited to host the annual 2018 Vista Grande Baptist Church Craft Fair! We’re going to have a ton of great vendors, our awesome MOPS Café, and our amazing bake sale with treats galore to satisfy your sweet tooth! If you are a vendor and interested in participating, please fill out and print the form below.

Dates & Hours: Saturday, October 27 – 9 am – 4:30 pm

Sunday, October 28 – 9am -3 pm

Admission: Adults – $6; 12 and under – free

Located at: Lewis-Palmer High School 1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO 80132

About:

At the Fine Art & Crafts Market you’ll find unique vendors & artists selling handmade items, fine art & photography, custom jewelry & accessories, purses & bags, vintage goods & up-cycled items, jams, dips, local honey, fresh bread, and so much more! Come shop our market to support local artists & small business owners!

 

Dates: November 2-3 from 9 am-4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: 205 N Murray Blvd

About: Only handcrafted item are sold by are residents. 

 

Dates: Saturday, November 3 from 9 am-4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Chinook Trail Elementary School, 11795 Grand Lawn Cir
Colorado Springs CO 80924

About: Come join us for a great event featuring many unique and quality vendors. We’ll feature a wide variety with lots to choose from. You won’t see the same items twice.

 

Date: Saturday, November 3 from 10 am-2 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4050 Nonchalant Cir S, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

About: Come support local small businesses and get some holiday shopping done!
 

Date: Saturday, November 3 from 9 am-4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Falcon High School, 11550 Red Lodge Road, Peyton CO 80831

About: Join us for some shopping to benefit the Falcon Lady Softball!
 

Dates & Hours : 

Friday, November 9 – 10am-6pm

Saturday, November 10 – 10am-6pm

Sunday, November 11 – 10am-5pm

Admission: TBA

Located at:  Colorado Springs Expo Center, 960 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO

Phone: 1-888-412-5015

About: This festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the west with shoppers who happily complete their holiday shopping early. With over 200 exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyer’s delight. There is a large gourmet food area where you can sample and purchase a wide range of food items including toffee, tea, chocolates, pasta, soups, dips, meats, coffee, jams, shortbread, chili, sauces and many more delights!

Dates & Hours : Saturday, November 10 – 9am – 4pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Liberty High School, 8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
(West of Powers and North of Research)

About: Liberty High School located in Academy District 20 hosts an annual Holiday Craft Show benefiting various programs for Liberty Students and Teachers.

This Craft Show attracts over 150 vendors to showcase their wares. This fair has become one of the largest craft shows in Colorado Springs with over 1000 very creative attendees.

Dates & Hours : Saturday, November 10 – 9am – 4pm

Admission: Free

Located at: St Peter’s Catholic School, 124 First St, Monument, CO

About:More than 70 crafters & vendors! St. Nick’s Bake Shop goodies! Raffle Drawings! Door Prizes for Shoppers!

 

Date & Time: Saturday, November 17 – 9 am – 4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Manitou Springs High School, 401 El Monte Pl, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Phone: (719) 685-2078

About: Our Manitou Springs High School Craft Fair is organized/sponsored by our MSHS Student Council. Students are given the opportunity to learn about business, organizing events and people skills through this venture. All Craft Fair profits support our MSHS Student Council which ultimately benefits all of our students.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 17 – 9 am – 4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Rampart High School, 8250 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs CO, 80920

About: Held every November on the Saturday before Thanksgiving Break. The Rampart Craft Bazaar is the major fundraiser for the RPO. The money raised is given out as grants to teachers. Our craft bazaar is well know throughout the community and is eagerly anticipated.

Dates & Hours : 

Early Buying Event (3-Day Pass)

Friday, November 16, 2018: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

General Admission (Sat/Sun)

Saturday, November 17, 2018: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday, November 18, 2018: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Admission:  $10 3 day pass. $5 general admission(Sat/Sun) Admission for children under 12 is free. Cash and credit card are accepted at the gate. Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend.

Location: Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

About: Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

Dates & Hours : Saturday, November 17 – 9 am – 5pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Sand Creek High School, 7005 Carefree Cir N, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

About: The Sand Creek Craft Fair is held at Sand Creek High School in Colorado Springs, CO. All profits go to support the SCHS Instrumental Music Programs.

Dates & Hours : Saturday, December 1: 9 am – 4 pm

Admission: Free

Located at: Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Crest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

About: Our fair has over 160 booths, all on one level with wide aisles providing easy access to shopping and food for anyone using wheelchairs, walkers or strollers. To start the day, we offer our vendors and shoppers breakfast burritos, coffee and orange juice. At mid-day, they can select from a variety of foods, including hand-crafted sandwiches from our own Woodland Cafe. We will also be hosting our famous Taste of the Holiday’s bake sale. You will want to simplify your life but enhance your holidays by taking home a gourmet dessert after you’re done shopping.

Our past Holiday Fairs have included entertainment, a chance to tour a fire truck and get your picture with local heroic firefighters, our Woodland Cafe and a variety of food vendors, free childcare for shoppers, gift wrapping services, and a complimentary parking lot shuttle.

Dates: Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2

Located at: Doherty High School, 4515 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Phone: 719-388-6778

About: Since 1976, The Doherty High School instrumental music department has hosted it’s annual holiday craft fair. It is a fun, family oriented event featuring vendors offering hand made crafts. The fair also features a silent auction each year, and offers full concessions and a bake sale. The proceeds of the event help to fund various activities and help to purchase much needed equipment for the program.

 

Dates: Saturday, December 8

Located at: Vista Ridge High School,6888 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923

Phone: 719-494-8800

About: Join us for the 1st annual Vendor and Craft fair put on by the Vista Ridge HS Band. There will also be breakfast with Santa from 8-12

 

 

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Kristal, Senior Writer
Kristal is a native of California, lived in Utah, and now lovingly calls Colorado Springs home. She grew up in a household with four younger siblings and graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz. She and her husband are raising their elementary school aged children in the Briargate area. With kids in school full time, Kristal is an active member of the PTA, and spends time working in local schools. She is passionate about connecting moms in our community. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks in the aisles of Target, dancing it out in Zumba classes, drinking copious amounts coffee, cooking dinner as a form of therapy, and last but certainly not least, spending time outdoors with her family.

8 COMMENTS

  1. I am looking for crafters and vendors. I am the coordinator for the Fountain Creek Nature Center Craft Fair. The show is November 10th, booth cost is $40 for a 6ft wide 5ft deep.

    • Connie of Fountain Creek Nature Center, we need contact info for your event please. There is definite interest! Thanks !

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