Columbus Winter Fair
Shoppers can explore works from more than 350 artists alongside a gourmet marketplace, including displays by featured emerging artists. Guests can watch live craft demonstrations and make their own art projects with local arts guilds. The fair also offers dedicated wine bar and food court areas to relax.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$8 admission; children 12 and under free. A $6 ticket is available at the Ohio Craft Museum. ODC members pay $2 with their membership card at the ticket window. One ticket is valid for all three days. 2026 tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.
Hours
Fri 10:00 am–7:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm.
Food & Drink
The event has a gourmet marketplace, plus wine bar and food court areas where visitors can purchase refreshments.
Parking
The FAQ says handicap parking is available.
Accessibility
Handicap parking is available, and a limited number of wheelchairs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tips & Advice
- Pick up a return ticket on your way out, because one admission gets you back in on all three days of the fair.
- Buy a discounted ticket ahead of time at the Ohio Craft Museum, or bring your ODC membership card to the ticket window for reduced member admission.
- Bring the kids along, since children 12 and under get in free and local arts guilds run hands-on art projects at the fair.
- If you need a wheelchair, arrive early, because Ohio Designer Craftsmen has only a limited number and lends them out first come, first served.
- Take a break at the wine bar or food court while you work your way through more than 350 artists and gourmet marketplace vendors.
Special Events & Promotions
- This is Winterfair's anniversary year, marking five decades of the fair.
- Discounted tickets are sold ahead of time at the Ohio Craft Museum.
- ODC members get reduced admission when they show their membership card at the ticket window.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I come back on another day with the same ticket?
Yes. One ticket is good for all three days. Pick up a return ticket when you leave Winterfair.
Is Winterfair good for kids?
Yes. Children 12 and under get in free, and local arts guilds run demonstrations and art projects that visitors can join.
What is there to do besides shopping?
You can watch demonstrations, make art projects with local arts guilds and see new work by featured emerging artists.
Where can I get food and drink?
The fair has a wine bar and a food court where you can sit and relax.
Are wheelchairs available?
Yes. Ohio Designer Craftsmen lends out a limited number of wheelchairs, first come, first served. Handicap parking is also available.
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