Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Brookfield Holiday Arts and Craft Fair)

Brookfield Holiday Arts and Craft Fair

Visitors can browse handcrafted items from more than 180 Midwest artisans, including pottery, jewelry, seasonal décor, textiles, woodworking, and candles. Brookfield East band, choir, drama, and orchestra students provide festive live performances throughout the day. Lunch and local desserts are also available in the school cafeteria.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

$5 per person; children 5 and under are free. Cash and card are accepted.

Hours

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Ages

Children 5 and under are free

Food & Drink

Lunch and local desserts are available in the cafeteria; cash and cards are accepted.

Parking

Free parking is available at Brookfield East High School. Overflow parking with complimentary shuttle service is at Burleigh Elementary School (16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield) and Pilgrim Park Middle School (1500 Pilgrim Parkway, Elm Grove). Shuttles run continuously between the high school and overflow lots. The main lot fills fast.

Accessibility

Strollers are not allowed inside due to space limitations.

Going?

Location

Brookfield East High School · 3305 Lilly Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and craft lovers

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • If you're arriving at opening, head straight to an overflow lot and take the shuttle, because the main high school lot fills fast.
  • Leave the stroller in the car or at home, because strollers aren't allowed inside the fair due to space limits.
  • Plan to eat lunch in the cafeteria, where local desserts are also sold and both cash and card are accepted.
  • Bring the little ones along, since children five and under get in free.
  • Stay a while to catch student band, choir, drama and orchestra performances, which run throughout the day.

Special Events & Promotions

  • 2026 marks the 50th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of crafts can I shop for?

Over 180 juried Midwest artisans sell handcrafted pottery, jewelry, seasonal décor, textiles, woodworking, candles and more.

Is there entertainment during the fair?

Yes. Brookfield East band, choir, drama and orchestra students perform throughout the day.

Can I get lunch there?

Yes. Lunch and local desserts are sold in the school cafeteria, which takes cash and card.

Can I bring a stroller?

No. Strollers aren't allowed inside because of space limits.

Where should I park if the main lot is full?

Overflow parking is at Burleigh Elementary School in Brookfield and Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove. Free shuttles run continuously from both to the high school.

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