The Upshur Art & Craft fair is Saturday, Dec 9th! Santa will be there!

The Upshur Art & Craft fair is Saturday, Dec 9th! Santa will be there!

The Upshur Art & Craft Fair is finally back after the pandemic hiatus! This really cool event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW (11am-4pm) features more than 20 vendors selling hand-made and artisanal works up and down the block.

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Upshur Art & Craft Fair returns for its 14th year with handmade art, crafts and a gingerbread house contest

Upshur Art & Craft Fair returns for its 14th year with handmade art, crafts and a gingerbread house contest

The 14th Annual Upshur Street Craft Fair on the 800 block of Upshur Street draws artists and makers from all over the DMV and features an abundance of festivities, including a Gingerbread House Contest, a Pop-Up Holiday Lounge with delicious wintery treats, amazing activities by the Upshur Street businesses, and more. This year the annual holiday market will feature 50+ local crafters, artists, and food vendors.

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Petworth Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday to Upshur Street

Petworth Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday to Upshur Street

Shop local, shop often! This year makes the 13th Petworth Art & Craft Fair on Upshur Street, with local artists, vendors, crafts, food and more. The event kicks off on Saturday, December 1st, 11am to 4pm on Upshur & 9th St NW. You can take part in gingerbread house or pie-making competitions, make a wreath or just chill out in the hot cocoa lounge!

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The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

Shop local this holiday season with the 12th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 9th and again on December 16th from 11am to 4pm. Now produced by the Petworth Arts Collaborative (PAC), the event incorporates a series of new and free creative art experiences for everyone to get into the holiday spirit and connect with community.

Read more to see what this year’s Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair line-up includes...

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Pictures from the Upshur St Arts & Crafts Fair

Pictures from the Upshur St Arts & Crafts Fair

I hope everyone had a great time this weekend! The Street Fair looked great, and the hot cider being handed out at several locations was delicious. I randomly took a bunch of photos from the Fair, and posted some on Facebook -- feel free to tag yourself in those photos. 

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Upshur St Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday, December 10th

Upshur St Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday, December 10th

On its 11th year, the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair returns to the 800 block of Upshur St to offer locally made art, crafts, food and more from 11am to 4pm on December 10th. It's filled with beautiful, hand-made art and other items that make great holiday gifts, or new wonderful things made to warm your home, made by local artists.

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BloomBars "Art of Adornment" Spring Craft Fair on May 1st

BloomBars "Art of Adornment" Spring Craft Fair on May 1st

BloomBars in Columbia Heights is hosting an "Art of Adornment Spring Craft Fair" on May 1st from 1-5 pm. Featuring a mix of artists and creators offering different items like pottery and jewelry, kids accessories and bags and wallets. BloomBars focuses on supporting local talent, especially locally made and hand-made products. Read more to learn about the vendors.

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Photo gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair

Photo gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair

The Upshur Street Art and Craft Fair was packed -- the sidewalks along the north side of the 800 block of Upshur were filled with vendors selling handmade art, and people browsing and buying. See a photo gallery.

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Don't miss the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday

Don't miss the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday

A lot of work has gone into Saturday's Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, and from the list of music performers, artists, crafters and food vendors, it's gonna be a great event.

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Petworth's own local holiday market: 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair (updated)

Petworth's own local holiday market: 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair (updated)

This Saturday, December 12th on Upshur Street is the 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, from 11:00am until 4:00pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Petworth News is one of the sponsors. 

See a list of events and vendors, after the break:

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