Art Shows, Festivals & Local Markets - Vendor Opportunities

The goal of this page is to share vendor opportunities and resources with California Artists and Entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business. The list is created by California Handbag and Jewelry Designer, Lisa Ramos who has featured her handmade MONOLISA collection at over 180 events. The links below will direct business owners to an event planners website with vendor applications and the latest show information.  

CALIFORNIA LARGE FESTIVALS & ART SHOWS

After The Gold Rush Festivals
California Artists
 
Clayton Art & Wine Festival
Clayton Octoberfest 
Eckerstrom Productions
Festival Productions
Miramaevents
Pacific of Fine Arts 
Silicon Valley Pride Week Events 
Team Pro Events
West Coast Craft
Williams LTD 
West Coast Artists


STATEWIDE PORTAL APPLICATION

ZAPPlication 

STATEWIDE FINE ART SHOW LISTINGS

ArtFairCalendar.com 

 

CALIFORNIA ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS

Brenda Mossa Events
Fellowship of the Craft
Garan-Beadagio
Original Harvest Festival 
San Jose Made
Art on the Square
Sonoma Holiday Craft Fairs 

CALIFORNIA LOCAL OUTDOOR MARKETS

Head West Market Place 
EBW Events
Creative Communal
Fourth Street Makers Row
Santa Cruz Makers Market
TreasureFest
The Barlow Market
The French Market
Brother Promotions
The Crucible 
Monterey Farmers Market
Salinas Farmers Market

INDOOR POPUP OPPORTUNITIES

Google Mountain View Campus
San Pedro Square
San Jose Japan Town

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE FAIRS

Alameda County Fair
California State Fair
Contra Costa County Fair
Lodi Grape Festival
Placer County Fair 
Sacramento County Fair
Santa Clara County Fair
Santa Cruz County Fair

CALIFORNIA ART SHOWS & FESTIVALS LISTING

CaliforniaArtShows.com

ARTICLES - PARTICIPATING IN ART SHOWS & FESTIVALS 

3 Essentials to Help with Sales At An Art Show
10 Tips for Selling at Art Shows and Festivals 
Artist Life - 20 Things I Do to Run My Business 
The Art World - Getting Your Work into Art Shows
Lessons I learned Selling at Outdoor Art Shows & Festivals
Lessons From a Roadshow Artist - I wish I knew
The Funny Side of Business - Selling at Art Shows & Festivals
A Day In the Life of an Entrepreneur Part 1 - Doing Art Shows

STARTING A BUSINESS - INTERVIEWS

Artist Lisa Ramos - Interview with Jewellers Academy 

POWEREDbyWMN Podcast Interview - Power of Face-to-Face Sales

Artist Life - Dyslexia & Creativity