Holiday Arts Festival in Richmond CA – Visitor & Vendor Info

The 64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival at Richmond Art Center is a festive December event celebrating local artists, makers, affordable handmade gifts, and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. This guide shares event details, location, vendor information, and helpful tips for visitors.

Updated: 2026

Festival Details

  • Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
  • Admission: Free
  • Event Type: Holiday arts festival, handmade gifts, local artists, arts and crafts
📌 Vendor Interest List

Festival Location

What to Expect

The Holiday Arts Festival is Richmond Art Center’s biggest event of the year and a long-standing Richmond tradition. Visitors can explore handmade gifts, local art, affordable crafts, and one-of-a-kind pieces created by artists and makers.

This event is especially nice for holiday shopping because it focuses on creative, locally made work rather than mass-produced gifts. Expect a community-centered atmosphere with art, handmade items, and seasonal inspiration.

It is a great event for shoppers looking for meaningful gifts, collectors who enjoy discovering local artists, and makers interested in participating in a well-established Bay Area arts event.

FAQs

  • Is admission free? Yes, admission is free.
  • Is this a handmade shopping event? Yes, the festival features local artists, makers, arts, crafts, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
  • Where is it held? Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA.
  • Can artists apply? Interested vendors can join the vendor interest list for application updates.

Browse More California Art Shows & Festival Guides

Explore more California art shows, seasonal festival guides, handmade markets, and vendor resources curated by MONOLISA artist Lisa Ramos.

This guide is updated by Lisa Ramos, a working California artist and founder of MONOLISA, to help visitors discover local events, support handmade artists, and shop small creative businesses.

MONOLISA handcrafted jewelry and leather handbags by California artist Lisa Ramos

Meet the Artist Behind MONOLISA

Handcrafted in Clayton, California by Artist Lisa Ramos, MONOLISA features limited-edition jewelry and one-of-a-kind leather handbags. After 200+ art shows and over 1,000 handmade pieces sold, Lisa creates these California art show guides to help shoppers discover local events and support handmade artists.