Holiday Art Shows & Craft Markets in Northern California
Updated for 2026, holiday art shows in Northern California are one of the most popular times to shop handmade and support local artists, with artisan markets, craft fairs, and boutique-style events focused on gift-giving. From large indoor shows and juried markets to smaller community boutiques and festive pop-ups, the season offers a variety of shopping experiences with strong buying energy and plenty of one-of-a-kind finds. Below is a curated list of holiday art shows and festivals across Northern California, including event names, dates, and links for more information.
Marin Arts & Craft Show — November 6-8, 2026
Santa Rosa Harvest Festival — November 6-8, 2026
Renegade San Francisco — November 14-15, 2026
San Jose Harvest Festival — November 13-15, 2026
Sonoma Holiday Boutique Craft Fair — November 2026
Palo Alto Artisan’s Bazaar — November 2026
Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival — November 7-8, 2026
Annual Phoenix Holiday Boutique Fundraiser — November 17, 2026
Monterey Winter Wonderfest - November 21-December 31, 2026
Sacramento Harvest Festival — November 20-22, 2026
Nativity of Christ Annual Holiday Market — November 2026
Rancho Solano Holiday Boutique — November 2026
Petaluma Holiday Crafterino — November 2026
Craft Fest — Bedford Gallery — November 2026
Carmel-by-the-Sea Homecrafters’ Marketplace — November 21, 2026
Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival — November 18-22, 2026
Holiday Bazaar in Mountain View — November 2026
Annual Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire — November 20-22, 2026
Veterans Holiday Market in Sonoma — November 2026
Flair on the Farm — November 2026
ART on the Square Holiday Show — November 2026
Goldenaires Holiday Market - November 7, 2026
Concord Historical Society Holiday Market — November 2026
St. Pius Holiday Market — November 21, 2026
SJMADE Holiday Fair — November 27-28, 2026
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market — November 27-29, 2026
Winter Rooftop FAIRE at the Fairmont San Francisco - TBD
San José Craft Holiday Fair — November 2026
Fellowship of Craft — November 2026
Petaluma's Holiday Makers Fair — November 2026
Holiday in the Vineyards — TBD
Christmas at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame — December 2, 2026
Holiday Michael's Craft Fair — December 4-6, 2026
Holiday Arts Festival — December 6, 2026
Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair — December 5-6, 2026
Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair — December 4-5, 2026
Santa Rosa Handmade Craft Fair — December 5-6, 2026
Community Hanukkah Shuk — December 2026
SJMADE Winter Wonder Market — December 13-14, 2026
BDW's Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair — December 2026
Mill Valley Holiday Event — December 2026
Super Holiday Boutique in Pleasant Hill — December 5, 2026
Super Holiday Boutique in Concord — December 6, 2026
Landmarks Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale — December 2026
Folsom's Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair — December 2026
Art in the Cellars at Bargetto Winery — December 5-6, 2026
German Holiday Market — December 12, 2026
Le Grand Marché Market — December 2026
Sonoma Wine Garden Holiday Market — December 2026
Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair — December 2026
Holiday Boutique Fortino Winery — December 2026
Los Gatos Fiesta Holiday Market — December 12-13, 2026
Santa's Helpers Holiday Gift Faire — December 12-13, 2026
Wine Garden Holiday Market — December 2026
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