Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair – Visitor & Vendor Info
Plan your visit to the Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair in Fair Oaks, California. This long-running community craft fair features approximately 200 vendors offering handmade art, jewelry, leatherwork, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, photography, candles, and more.
This page shares the 2026 date, hours, location, vendor information, FAQs, and links to the organizers’ current application information. MONOLISA may not be exhibiting at this event—we publish these guides to help shoppers discover California handmade events and to help fellow artists find potential show opportunities.
Note: The Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair does not appear to maintain a traditional standalone event website. Current fair and vendor information is published through the organizers’ Blogspot site and Facebook page.
Updated for 2026.
📅 Fair Details
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Hours: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Location: Bella Vista High School
- Address: 8301 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
- Admission: Free
- Parking: A $5 donation may be requested for parking in the school parking lot.
- Event Type: Handmade arts & crafts fair
- Vendor Size: Approximately 200 vendors
✨ What to Expect
🛍️ Large Handmade Craft Fair
Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair is a long-running Fair Oaks tradition that dates back to 1983 and typically features around 200 vendors.
🎨 Handmade Products
The organizers require participating craft vendors to sell handmade, handcrafted, embellished, or assembled products. Categories may include jewelry, leather, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, candles, textiles, floral work, knitted items, sewn goods, and more.
💎 Juried & Limited Categories
Vendor participation is reviewed by the organizers, and some categories are limited. Jewelry vendors, for example, are limited to no more than 15% of total booth spaces.
🍴 Food & Drinks
The fair typically includes a variety of food and beverage vendors, giving visitors a chance to eat, shop, and spend several hours exploring the event.
🎧 Community Atmosphere
Visitors can expect a relaxed school-community setting with a live DJ, food options, a Kids Corner, and vendors located throughout the Bella Vista High School campus.
🎓 Supports Bella Vista Students
The event is organized by the Bella Vista High School PTSA and serves as an important annual fundraiser supporting student programs, scholarships, campus projects, and other school needs.
❓ FAQs
🎟️ Is admission free?
Yes. Admission to the Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair is free.
🚗 Is parking available?
Yes. Parking is available at Bella Vista High School. The organizers request a small donation for parking in the school lot.
🎨 Are the products handmade?
Yes. The fair focuses on handmade, handcrafted, embellished, and artist-created products from a variety of creative categories.
📌 Can artists apply to be vendors?
Yes. Artists and makers can apply to participate in the fair. Check the official Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Fair vendor page for current applications, requirements, and deadlines.
🍴 Is food available?
Yes. The fair typically includes a variety of food and beverage vendors.
👨👩👧👦 Is the fair family-friendly?
Yes. The community event includes shopping, food, music, and activities for younger visitors.
🐕 Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not permitted on school property.
