Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo

02/18/2026

🍁 We’re excited to return to Essex Junction! 🍁

The 2026 Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo application is now open and accepting submissions for October 16–18 at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

Recently voted Best Craft Fair by Seven Days readers, this beloved Vermont fall tradition brings together shoppers who truly value handmade work and the people behind it — all during peak foliage season.

Exhibitors can expect:

• Larger demonstrating artisan booths (more space at no added cost when actively demonstrating)
• Free Basic Electric (110-volt/10 amp)
• Flexible booth sizes, including 10’ x 6’ options
• Extended setup hours
• Free dry RV parking
• Strong regional promotion across TV, radio, print & digital
• Artisan Spotlight features
• Complimentary coffee during Friday setup
• Booth sitting assistance for short breaks

We look forward to gathering again in Vermont this fall.

👉 Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=44717

More info: www.CastleberryFairs.com

11/25/2025

10/23/2025

Well, look at that — some of our talented artisans made it on the news!
Merchant Creations and Cryptcelium llc were featured on NBC5, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you, NBC5, for coming out to cover the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo and shining a light on the incredible creativity here in Vermont.

We had a great weekend and already miss Essex Junction, but we’re more motivated than ever for 2026 — it’s going to be a great show!

Can’t get enough handmade? We’ve got four more holiday events this season in Massachusetts — each one featuring new artisans to discover, meet, and support.

Find our full schedule online at CastleberryFairs.com
Celebrate Handmade — we’ll see you soon.

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/craft-and-antique-expo/69085001

10/19/2025

Thank you, Vermont!
What a wonderful weekend at the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo — we’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support the artisans, explore the Antique Expo, and celebrate handmade with us in Essex Junction.
This show keeps growing each year, and we’re already looking forward to returning in 2026 for another fabulous weekend at the Champlain Valley Exposition.
Next up, we’re heading to Wilmington, MA for the Castleberry Fall Craft Festival at the Shriners Auditorium, October 25 & 26.
Shop over 175 booths filled with handmade arts, crafts, and specialty foods — all with a touch of fall flair.
We can’t wait to see you there!

10/17/2025

It’s showtime, Vermont!
The Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo opens today at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
Box office and event gates open at 10 AM.
Come spend the day exploring hundreds of handmade creations, specialty foods, and antiques — all indoors, rain or shine.
Your ticket is good for all three days, so you can come and go all weekend long.
Save $2 with our coupon at the gate, or buy tickets online in advance to skip the line — whichever you prefer.
We can’t wait to celebrate handmade with you!

10/17/2025

We’ve got something special for our early shoppers!
The first 500 guests each day at the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo will receive a free Castleberry shopping tote — perfect for carrying your handmade treasures and tasty finds.

Come early to score this fashionable fall accessory and enjoy a full day exploring handcrafted arts, specialty foods, and timeless antiques — all indoors, rain or shine!

October 17–19 • Champlain Valley Expo – Essex Junction, VT
Celebrate Handmade.

10/16/2025

If you love nut butter, you’ll love Mixed Up Foods — small-batch, craft-made spreads created by Kent Arnold right here in Vermont. His recipes blend wholesome ingredients like Vermont maple sugar and Madagascar vanilla bean into rich, creamy flavors like Maple Creemee, Maple Bliss, and Cacao Cashew.

Come by for free samples and meet the maker reinventing what real food can be — the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo opens tomorrow morning at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction!

10/16/2025

Fall in Vermont means cozy sweaters, crisp air, and handmade everything.
Join us this weekend for the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction.

Shop handcrafted works, specialty foods, and antiques, meet the makers, and make a day of it — or come all weekend long with your 3-day ticket.

Support Handmade. Make Memories This Fall.
October 17–19 • Essex Junction, VT
Celebrate Handmade.

Event Details & Tickets -> CastleberryFairs.com

10/16/2025

Discover the art of storytelling through jewelry with Dreamscape Jewelry Design, created by Ron & Wendy Oellers-Fulmer. Each handcrafted piece combines gemstones, sterling silver, and leather — inspired by the stories found in nature and light. From luminous lampwork beads to gemstones sourced as far as New Zealand, every creation is truly one of a kind.

Come meet the artisans behind the sparkle at the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo — it all begins tomorrow at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction.

10/16/2025

The wait is almost over — the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo opens tomorrow morning at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction!

🎟 Tickets are still available — buy online now to skip the line, or get them at the gate during event hours to avoid the service fee.
Your ticket is good for all three days, so you can come and go all weekend long.

Don’t forget to check online for a $2 coupon and show it at the gate when purchasing tickets to save on admission.

It’s going to be an incredible weekend celebrating handmade and timeless finds — all indoors, rain or shine!

October 17–19 • Champlain Valley Expo – Essex Junction, VT
Celebrate Handmade.

10/15/2025

This Weekend at the Champlain Valley Expo!
Experience the creativity and craftsmanship of over 150 booths filled with handmade works, fine art, and specialty finds.

Discover glass pumpkins, wood inlay art, handcrafted lanterns, and original paintings — each made with care by talented artisans from across New England.
Plus, explore the Antique Expo in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion and take home something truly one of a kind.

October 17–19 • Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
Come and celebrate handmade in Vermont!

10/15/2025

Meet Skoshie & Friends, the imaginative world of Emely Varosky — where a cat, octopus, and dragon teach kids (and grown-ups) to look for good things and believe in their own enough-ness. Through original art, children’s books, woodwork, and accessories, Emely brings heart, humor, and hope to every creation.

Come explore her whimsical world this weekend at the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo, October 17–19 in Essex Junction.