Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair
Visitors can explore displays from over 200 juried crafters, artists, and designers showcasing woodworking, glass, jewelry, ceramics, fine art, fashion, and specialty foods. The indoor event features live music, free family craft activities, and visits with Santa. Guests can also view a miniature New England village circa 1897 preparing for the holidays and vote for the most festively decorated booth.
Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults $10; children 12 and under free.
Hours
Saturday 9-5; Sunday 10-4.
Food & Drink
Specialty foods are among the crafters’ offerings.
Parking
Visitors can turn in their ESE parking receipt at the information booth for a Spring Sampler coupon.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Print or save the online coupon before you go, because it takes up to three dollars off adult admission.
- Set your GPS to Gate 9, 875 Memorial Ave., because that gate takes you to the Better Living Center at the Exposition.
- Keep your ESE parking receipt and hand it in at the information booth for a 2-for-1 coupon to the 2027 Spring Sampler.
- Stop by information booth #127 to enter the prize drawing for artisan-donated prizes, shopping certificates and free Spring Sampler passes.
- Bring the kids for the free family craft activities, a visit with Santa and the miniature 1897 New England village.
Special Events & Promotions
- A coupon worth up to three dollars off admission is available online before the show.
- Hand in your ESE parking receipt at the information booth inside the show to get a 2-for-1 coupon for the 2027 Spring Sampler.
- Sign up near the information booth (#127) for a chance to win prizes donated by artisans, shopping certificates and free passes to the 2027 Spring Sampler.
- Vote for the most festively decorated booth at the show.
Links & Contact
Run by Old Deerfield Craft Fairs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of crafts will we find?
More than 200 juried crafters, designers and artists sell work in ceramics, jewelry, glass, woodworking, leather, fiber, fashion, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media and fine art.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. There are free family craft activities all weekend, visits with Santa and a miniature New England village from 1897 getting ready for the holidays. Children 12 and under get in free.
Can we buy food at the fair?
Specialty food makers sell jams, peanut butter, horseradish products, maple, gourmet nuts, seasonings and sweet treats.
Is the fair indoors?
Yes. It's held indoors in the Better Living Center at the Eastern States Exposition.
Can we come with a group by bus?
Yes. Fill out the Holiday Sampler Group Bus Tour signup form and mail, email or fax it to the PVMA Main Office.
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