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American Craft Fest 2025

American Craft Fest 2025

artists selling their art at booths and tables

Application Overview

Key Dates:
Application Open: October 25, 2024
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Acceptance Notification: February 14, 2024
Waitlist Invitations Begin: Rolling
Move-In Dates: June 27, 2025
Show: June 28–29, 2025

Event Size:
60+ exhibitors
3,000+ attendees

Standard Booth Fees:
10x5 ft. booth = $300
Additional booth sizes are not available

American Craft Fest St. Paul is the American Craft Council’s newest juried craft show, showcasing over 60 emerging artists and other regional creative businesses highlighting handmade craft in all its forms. In its second year, this celebratory event held at the historic Union Depot reflects the variety of cultures and crafts that make the Twin Cities and surrounding region a unique place to live and make. American Craft Fest features local food and drink, music, and live demonstrations and activities from organizations across the upper midwestern United States. This event attracts more than 3,000 craft enthusiasts who are excited to experience the joy of the handmade and take home something special.

Apply now to participate in this opportunity to share your story and sell your work to the American Craft Council’s audience of craft enthusiasts and supporters.

Learn More & Apply

Questions? Please email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 612-206-3120, and we will return your call within two business days.

Information Session + Additional Resources
Applicants are invited to attend an information session before submitting their application to the event. A recording of the session will be available for viewing here after the session.

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6pm–7pm CT

Register For Info Session

Before submitting your application via Zapplication, consider previewing the questions to aid you in gathering your materials. You may also find answers to frequently asked questions in the Zapplication Guide for Artists.

Preview Application Questions

Zapplication Guide for Artists

Stay in the Know About Exhibitor Opportunities

To be notified when applications open for future marketplace opportunities, please join our exhibitor email list below. You'll receive details about taking part in our American Craft Made in-person events and Online Artists Directory, along with other special opportunities for craft artists.

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Photos by Carina Lofgren.