indie craft shows of the midwest: holiday 2012
October, November and December are our favorite months of the year because it’s craft show season! The Midwest (as a loose term) has tons of great indie craft shows coming up this fall and pre-Christmas.
Many of the shows are accepting applications now, if you’re interested in selling! And if you’re on the road this fall, make sure to stop by these shows to shop!
Chicago Renegade
Division Street in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 9, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
INDIEana Handicraft Exchange Mini Halloween Show
East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
Oddmall: Chrishanuwkanzmadan
Clarion Hotel, Hudson, OH
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Vendor apps open now
Bloomington Handmade Market
Bloomington Convention Center, Bloomington, IN
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 15
Crafty Supermarket (of course!)
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 1
Craftin’ Outlaws
Gateway Film Center, Columbus, OH
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 17
DIY Trunk Show
Armory Park, Chicago, IL
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
Minneapolis Craft’za
The Soap Factory, Minneapolis, MN
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
Art vs. Craft
Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
I Made It! for the Holidays
Bakery Square, Pittsburgh, PA
5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 14
Chicago Renegade Holiday Show
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, Chicago, IL
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 2012
Crafter applications open Sept. 3
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 1 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 2, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 25
INDIEana Handicraft Exchange Holiday Show
Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis, IN
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
Crafter applications are closed
Handmade Arcade
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012
Crafter applications open soon
DIYpsi
Corner Brewery, Ypsilanti, MI
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012
Crafter applications due Sept. 24
crafty supermarket! 
Hey, would love it if you could add our show on Dec 15.
Alternative Gift Fair
10-5pm
the earthhouse collective
east st, indianapolis in
Apps close Nov 1 and folks can get them by emailing us. We have around 40 vendors and this is our 4th year running.
Thank you!
Martine & jamie
May I add ours too? We’re organizing a small event (~20 vendors) and are still looking for artisans! First year, low fees!
Rockdale Sisterhood Hanukkah Art & Craft Fair
(Located in the Cincinnati JCC complex)
November 18, 10 – 3 p.m.
Handmade and Specialty Gift Items
Regular* Booth Fee: $25 – this is our first year and we want to make sure it’s worth your while!
*very limited the opportunity for a two table booth in the middle of the room for $10 more
Sunday November 18, 9:30-3 at 6501 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati (Rockdale is in the JCC complex in Amberly Village)
Since we are a Jewish congregation we do ask that no Christmas/Christian holiday themed items be on display. This includes Santa, Christmas trees, holiday lights, creches, crosses, wreaths, etc.
You can email me at EllieWrites2, I have a gmail account, for more information.