Celebrate Love

"Come shop over 40 vendors Friday, February 7th, 2020 starting at 12PM. Cool photo opps, amazing food, music, contests, incredible makers including vintage items, one-of-a-kind pieces, beauty, home goods, clothing, jewelry, life style products and more."

February 07, 2020
12:00PM - 9:00PM

Ballroom Fashion Party
2515 E Rosemeade Pkwy Suite #101,
Carrollton, TX 75007
Located on Rosemeade between Marsh and Kelly

Booth fees are as follows:
Food Vendor - $75 (food prepared during event)
6 x 8 ft space against wall - $60 (Only 5 spaces available) (add electricity)
6 x 8 ft space against wall - $50 (Only 10 spaces available) (products, services, prepackaged food)
6 x 2 ft space - $40 (products, services, prepackaged food)
This fee includes 2 chairs.

Applications are available here and are due ASAP.

For more information, visit their website or contact their event coordinator at UrbanoMarket@outlook.com or Facebook message via m.me/urbanomarket.

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Weekend Guide :: 12/20 - 12/22

Nightmare Before Christmas Shopapalooza
"11 local artists with their work and handmade gifts, live painting, blacklight art, Tim Burton inspired vibes, fortune teller, free raffle, and more!"

December 20th, 2019
8:00PM - 12:00AM

VNYL
5800 Legacy Dr #C11
Plano, TX


Happy Holidays Pop-Up Shop
"At the Happy Holidays Pop-Up Shop (HHPS) you will find many one or few of a kind works of art, fine craft and other handmade goodies from ceramics to jewelry to gnomes and so much more.

There is no fee to shop at the Happy Holidays Pop-Up Shop. If you are not attending the exhibit, Albrecht Dürer: Master prints, at AMA, come around to the side door and take the elevator to the basement level. Free parking is available in downtown Arlington. HHPS is open during museum hours from Saturday, November 30 through Sunday, December 22, 2019. (Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 1 - 5pm, closed Mon.)"

November 30, 2019 - December 01, 2019
Tues. - Sat. 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun. 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Closed on Mondays.

Arlington Museum of Art
201 W. Main Street
Arlington, TX 76010


Acoustic Solstice
"Acoustic Solstice is a FREE, family-friendly, acoustic music, arts and holiday market that features 30+ acts across six stages and five venues. The line up is packed with local talent as well as regional act Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey headlining one of the two stages at The Post At River East and Fort Worth’s own Michael Lee (who appeared on 'The Voice’) headlining the Blues Stage at Tributary Cafe. The Union Apartments host a Country & Folk stage, GDT Studios host an ‘unplugged’ hiphop stage, and at Dino’s Live four acts cover ‘Legends’ including Elton John, Neil Young and Willie Nelson. A holiday market with up to 60 vendors will line the street from 3pm-11pm, along with a vintage pop-up (curated by Honeysuckle Rose Vintage), and a pop-up gallery space hosting 10 local artists (curated by Jack Daw Folk Art).  There will also be a very special international guest appearance by 'Santa Claus’ from 5pm-7:30pm."

December 21st, 2019
3:00PM - 11:00PM

River East Fort Worth
2900 Race Street
Fort Worth, TX


Holiday Marketplace at the Grove, part of Christmas in the Branch
"Celebrate the holiday season by shopping at the Marketplace, Skating Under the Stars, letting the kids enjoy activities and don’t forget about seeing Santa!"

December 21st, 2019
5:00PM - 9:00PM

Farmers Branch Market
12700 Denton Drive
Farmers Branch, Texas


Market Days at Liberty Crossing
"Shopping • Live Music • Food Trucks • Local Wine • Craft Beer • Kids Craft Station • Free Event
Join us Friday through Sunday December 20-22 and shop handmade, artisan goods from small business owners that are unique and truly one-of-a-kind. Bring the family and enjoy food truck fare from around the region, live music from local musicians, adult beverages, and more! As always, our Market Days events are free to attend — there’s no admission and no parking fee.  Plus, this month we'll have ... A visit from Santa Claus (Find him at the Welcome Center), complimentary hot cocoa bar, live Christmas carolers."

December 20th, 2019
10:00AM - 6:00PM
December 21st, 2019
10:00AM - 6:00PM
December 22nd, 2019
11:00AM - 4:00PM

Market Days at Liberty Crossing
4321 North I-35, 

Gainesville, Texas 76240

Where will YOU be shopping or vending?

Know of an event we are missing? Submit it online here for future events, or, if it's for this weekend, email us at dfwcraftshows(at)gmail(dot)com with the subject "Weekend Event" to discuss a listing upgrade starting at just $10!

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages shoppers to confirm information before attending.

Shopping bag photo provided by Freepik.com.

Weekend Guide :: 12/13 - 12/15

4th Annual Christmas Market

"Local shopping, free professional digital photos with Santa, children activities, toy drive and so much more!"

December 14, 2019
10:00AM - 4:30PM

201 S Dobson St
Burleson, TX, 76028

click for event flyer.

Bishop Lynch High School Christmas Bazaar

"Bishop Lynch High School will host their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring more than 70 vendors including gifts, collectibles, Christmas wares, raffle prizes and the Candy Cane Café. Proceeds will benefit the Bishop Lynch Brigade drill team. Free admission!"

December 14, 2019
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Bishop Lynch High School
9750 Ferguson Road at Peavy,
Dallas, TX

click for event flyer.


NorthWood Church Christmas Festival
"Come check out the NorthWood Church Christmas Festival!

December 12, 2019
6:30PM - 9:30PM
December 13, 2019
6:30PM - 9:30PM
December 14, 2019
6:30PM - 9:30PM
December 15, 2019
6:30PM - 9:30PM

1870 Rufe Snow Drive
Keller TX 76248

click on event flyer.

Deck the Paws

"Make your holidays extra merry and bright at Deck the Paws, a two-day pet-topia of fun! This year, Mesquite Convention Center will be home to the largest holiday festival for animal lovers in North Texas. The Christmas fun includes tail waggin’ holiday shopping and entertainment that benefits local animal rescues. It's Dog Mom approved!  Promising to be a fur-vorite holiday tradition for you and your furry family, you’ll fa-la-la-la-love the paw-tastic festivities including:

Holiday shopping for pets and pet lovers, Santa’s village with photo op-paw-tunities with old Saint Nick himself, ALL-NEW North Texas’ first Pup-Up Selfie Experience, and Picasso Paws Art Zone where your pets can create their own artistic mutt-terpiece like Vincent van Dog, Pug-casso and a Mew-net!  Don't miss the Ugly Sweater contest for humans and their pets, Music and other holiday entertainment, Pet adoptions, Simba’s Barkery Holiday #DogBar, and Beer & Wine Garden.  FREE for leashed pets, FREE Parking.

December 14, 2019
11:00AM - 5:00PM
December 15, 2019
11:00AM - 5:00PM

Mesquite Convention Center
1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149

Admission Fee: $10-$12 for adults

Shields and Ladder Youth Baseball Tournament

"Hang out on leap day and shop."

February 29, 2020
8:00AM - 5:00PM
March 01, 2020
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Big League Dreams
500 Heritage Pkwy
Mansfield TX

Booths are 10 X 10 and cost $50 / day. (Vendor to provide their own setup.  No WiFi or electricity.)

Applications are available here and are due by February 28, 2019.

For more information, contact their event coordinator at Playball@mail.com.

Help spread the word, tell them DFW Craft Shows sent ya!
Looking for your own Event Listing? You can submit show information online here.

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages vendors to confirm information for their potential shows.

Family Carnival and Fundraising Event

"Family Friendly carnival with local fundraising!"

March 21, 2020
12:00PM - 4:00PM

First Christian Church of Rowlett
Rowlett, TX

Booth fees are as follows:
Inside (approx 10x10 with one table and two chairs) - $20
Outside (parking space only, no electric available) - $10
A small processing fee will apply.

Applications are available here and are due by March 20, 2020.

For more information, visit their website or contact their event coordinator at amylarison89@yahoo.com.

Help spread the word, tell them DFW Craft Shows sent ya!
Looking for your own Event Listing? You can submit show information online here.

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages vendors to confirm information for their potential shows.

10 Fantastic Vendors from the 2019 Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience :: Weekend in Review

I know it has been a few weeks since Funky Finds' 2019 Holiday Shopping Experience, but it has taken me that long to go through all my photos and decide on a few vendors to share with you guys.  And by a few, I mean 10 (the struggle is real, y'all).  It is hard to narrow down these selections, and I just couldn't wait to share these fantastic artisans with you, so let's press on!

The 2019 Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience housed so many vendors that it had to be spread across two buildings.  If you saw me go live on facebook, then you got a good peek at how large the event was.  I spent four hours shopping and chatting with the vendors, and still I wasn't able to stop by and visit with half of them--which just means I will have plenty more folks to meet next time!

Folded Paper Art by 31:13, photography by DFW Craft Shows

31:13 Jewelry & Decor (facebook | instagram | etsy)
Can you imagine breathing new life into recycled paper and coming up with something as stunning as these pieces by 31:13? This unique, gorgeous, eco-friendly artwork is created with rolled strips of magazine adhered to canvas.  She also makes jewelry, bowls, and other home decor out of recycled paper.

Arrangements by Stayin' Alive Succulents, photography by DFW Craft Shows

Stayin' Alive Succulents (facebook | instagram | etsy)
These beautiful succulent arrangements are the gift that keeps on giving, whether it's for someone else or yourself.  Jayme has an amazing eye for color and texture, sending you home with your own little planter full of sunshine--and she won't leave you hanging when it comes to plant care either.

Hebron Silver Wings Gift Galleria

"Don’t miss your chance to shop at our annual Gift Galleria!  There will be 125 vendor booths, a silent auction featuring over 150 items including Southwest Airline vouchers, Disney World Park Hopper passes, gift cards, phot packages, themed gift baskets and more. Don’t worry getting hungry while you are shopping. We will be featuring items from Chick-Fil-A, Benihana, Lava Cantina and many more of your favorite concession items. Spend an hour or all day finding gifts for everyone on your holiday list including yourself!"

December 07, 2019
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Hebron High School 9th Grade Center
4211 Plano Parkway,
Carrollton, TX 75010

Booths are 10 X 10 and are $80+.  Only 2 booths remain due to a vendor cancellation.  Contact them at the email below for discount pricing. Tables and electricity extra.

Applications are available here and are due by December 05, 2019.

For more information, visit their website or contact their event coordinator at giftgalleria@hebronsilverwings.org.

Help spread the word, tell them DFW Craft Shows sent ya!
Looking for your own Event Listing? You can submit show information online here.

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages vendors to confirm information for their potential shows.

Weekend Guide :: 12/6 - 12/8

Cottonwood Christmas Market

"Join us for the 6th Annual Christmas Market. We will have 60+ vendors PLUS a real Santa! Some of our vendors include many handmade vendors (wood items, jewelry, tshirts, various home decor), Usborne Books, LuLa Roe, Premier Jewelry, Discovery Toys, and many others."

December 07, 2019
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Cottonwood Creek Church
1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway
Allen, TX US 75013


First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite Christmas Bazaar
"9th Annual First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite Christmas Bazaar. Holiday shopping could not be any easier, over 40 vendors featuring handmade items, jewelry, special gifts, pecans, tamales, and our ever-popular baked goods."

December 07, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wilbanks Hall of First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite
1028 S. Belt Line Road
Mesquite, Texas 75149

click for event flyer.

JCC Hanukkah Hoopla

"Community-wide celebration with a local vendor marketplace, and activities for kids. "

December 08, 2019
12:00PM - 4:00PM

Jewish Community Center of Dallas
7900 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75230

Handmade & Vintage.

Lake Lavon Cowboy Christmas & Tamale Festival

"Craft fair and tamale festival!"

December 07, 2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM

8050 CR 735
Princeton, TX 75407

Admission Fee: $5 per car

click for event flyer.

Olde Town Christmas Craft Fair

"Come shop around at our Annual Christmas Craft Fair! We have over 60 unique vendors and lots of festivities for you to enjoy. From performances, to raffle items, to a visit from Santa Clause, its sure to be a good time!"

December 06, 2019
2:00PM - 7:00PM
December 07, 2019
9:00AM - 3:00PM

Dottie Lynn Recreation Center
Arlington, TX

click for event flyer.

12 Winter Crafts to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

If you live here in Texas, you might be struggling to find the holiday spirit, what with the weather pinging back and forth between spring and fall every other day.  Soon it'll be consistently cold (supposedly), but until then, I’ve gathered up several creative holiday crafts to jump start those holly jolly feels.

photo credit: Confessions of Parenting

1. Pottery Barn Inspired Wreath

Confessions of Parenting - This adorable wreath is the perfect modern take on a traditional decoration.  I think the stars and the tiny little windows are just dreamy.

photo credit: Moms Who Save

2. DIY Christmas Paper Ornament

Moms Who Save - This clever little ornament reminds me of wrapping paper rolls strewn across the floor in a gift wrapping frenzy.  

photo credit: Kippi At Home

3. Easy Gnomes DIY

Kippi At Home - You'll never be gnome alone again when you make a few new friends.  Because there is no place like gnome, especially when gnome is where the heart is. (No, I will not apologize.)

photo credit: Gathering Beauty

4. DIY 3D Paper Star Decoration

Gathering Beauty - Hanging paper decorations are one of my favorites to make for ANY occasion, and these paper stars are no exception. Next time you are at the craft store, wander the paper aisle, pick out some patterns you love, and go to town!

photo credit: Happiest Camper

5. DIY Wood Snowman

Happiest Camper - The cruel, honest truth is: this is the closest we will probably get to a snowman around here yet again.  I think the last substantial snow in DFW was in 2012? 2013? My fingers are always crossed, but I think it's best to hedge our bets and make our own adorable snowman.

photo credit: Francine's Place Blog

6. Snow Scene Jar

Francine's Place Blog - Why stop at a snowman when you could create your own winter wonderland?  This cozy little miniature snow-scape will have you singing "Dashing Throw the Snow" in no time!

photo credit: Mod Podge Rocks

7. Joy Banner

Mod Podge Rocks - Have all these tutorials left your mantle out in the cold? Warm it up with a little joy this holiday season!

photo credit: Happiest Camper

8. Christmas Mason Jars

Happiest Camper - These jars not only make for cute Christmas decor, but they would make the cutest packing for a homemade gift as well. 

photo credit: Adventures of a DIY Mom

9. Countdown to Christmas Sign

Adventures of a DIY Mom - Who doesn't love a good countdown?!  This is a fun way to decorate the house and build anticipation without feeling like you need an advent calendar.  Or another advent calendar. Somehow we ended up with two this year, y'all. Why? Why!

photo credit: What's Up Fagans

10. Miniature Christmas Village with Old Holiday Carropds

What's up Fagans - Have you stock piled holiday cards of yore, feeling bad to toss them but all the while wondering what you will do with all of them?  Your moment of glory has arrived! Build a Miniature Christmas Village! Build six of them! Build the entire metroplex!

photo credit: Mom Envy

11. Embroidery Hoop Wreath

Mom Envy - Joy to the world, the hoop craft has come! I think this craft is full of possibility, whether you want to use vinyl or just get stitchy with it, you can take this inspiration and run with for a lovely little accent to add to your holiday decor.

photo credit: Just That Perfect Piece

12. Braided Chunky Wreath 

Just That Perfect Piece - Let's get chonky, chonky, chonky.... This soft, squishy, snowy wreath is like all my winter dreams wrapped up into a perfect little braid.  

Wreaths, miniatures, signs, oh my!  You've made it through 12 winter crafts to get you in the holiday spirit!  I'm not one to call names, but if you STILL aren't feeling festive... well... we might have a bigger problem than just the weather.

Just kidding, buddy. You are going to be okay.

The Artful Village Holiday Market

"This event is a handmade arts and vendor fair in at the River Oaks Event Center. December 7th from 12-6 at 5300 Blackstone, River Oaks Texas 76114. "

December 07, 2019
12:00PM - 6:00PM

River Oaks Event Center
5300 Blackstone
River Oaks Texas 76114

They are accepting Handmade Items Only.

Booths fees are as follows:
Indoor 8 X 4 - $35
Outdoor 10x10 - $40

Applications are available here and are due by December 06, 2019.

For more information, visit their website or contact their event coordinator at theartfulvillage@gmail.com.

Help spread the word, tell them DFW Craft Shows sent ya!
Looking for your own Event Listing? You can submit show information online here.

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages vendors to confirm information for their potential shows.

4th Annual Christmas Market

"Local shopping, free professional digital photos with Santa, children activities, toy drive and so much more!"

December 14, 2019
10:00AM - 4:30PM

201 S Dobson St
Burleson, TX, 76028

click for event flyer.

Booths are 10 X 10 and cost $175.  Looking for more craft and handmade vendors.

Applications are available here and are due by December 13, 2019.

For more information, visit their website or contact their event coordinator at maxonproductionandevents@gmail.com / 817-913-8085.

Help spread the word, tell them DFW Craft Shows sent ya!
Looking for your own Event Listing? You can submit show information online here.

DFW Craft Shows is a free service provided to help unite our arts & crafts community. Due to the sheer number of event submissions, DFW Craft Shows is unable to verify all event information and encourages vendors to confirm information for their potential shows.