Grand Bazaar of Petaluma – Visitor & Vendor Info
🎨 The Grand Bazaar of Petaluma is a large indoor marketplace featuring more than 125 artists, crafters, and vendors at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Visitors can shop an eclectic mix of handmade goods, art, holiday gifts, collectibles, and other unique finds while enjoying food and entertainment.
Updated: 2026
Grand Bazaar of Petaluma Event Details
- Dates: October 2–4, 2026
- Friday Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Petaluma Fairgrounds
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Free
- Event Setting: Indoor marketplace
- Event Type: Artists, crafters, vendors, holiday shopping, gifts, collectibles, food and entertainment
✨ What to Expect at the Grand Bazaar of Petaluma
🛍️ The Grand Bazaar brings together more than 125 artists, crafters, and vendors for a multi-day shopping event at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of creative goods, art, holiday décor, gifts, collectibles, and other unique finds.
🎨 The vendor mix includes artists and makers working in categories such as jewelry, art, ceramics, pottery, glass, clothing, fiber arts, woodworking, paper goods, housewares, holiday items, and other arts and crafts. The event also accepts some sourced and resale products, so it is a broader marketplace rather than a handmade-only show.
🏛️ One advantage for shoppers and vendors is the indoor setting. The event is held rain or shine, with free admission and free parking for visitors.
❤️ The Grand Bazaar of Petaluma is presented by Giving4Life, with event proceeds benefiting Micah's Hugs, a local organization focused on youth education about substance abuse and fentanyl poisoning.
Vendor Information
📌 Artists, crafters, makers, and other vendors can apply directly through the official Grand Bazaar vendor application. Space is limited, and applications are reviewed based on factors including product type, quality, application completeness, booth flexibility, and the overall mix of products at the event.
Vendors may apply for different booth sizes and participation days. Indoor and outdoor preferences are included on the application, along with optional corner space and access to electricity. Food and concession vendors use a separate application.
FAQs
- Is admission free? Yes, admission to the Grand Bazaar is free.
- Is parking free? Yes, free parking is available for visitors.
- Is the event indoors? Yes, the public marketplace is promoted as an indoor event at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.
- Are the products handmade? The event includes many artists and crafters, but it is not exclusively handmade. The vendor application also includes sourced, customized, and resale products.
- How many vendors participate? The event features more than 125 artists, crafters, and vendors.
- Can artists and makers apply? Yes. Artists, crafters, and other vendors can apply through the official vendor application while space is available.
- Where is the event held? The Grand Bazaar is held at the Petaluma Fairgrounds in Petaluma, California.
