2026 Bethesda Row Arts Festival

2026 Bethesda Row Arts Festival

September 12 – 13, 2026
Bethesda, Maryland

Nearly 200 leading artists will turn Bethesda Row’s Arts and Entertainment District into an outdoor fine art gallery. “Art Fair Sourcebook” has recognized the Bethesda Row Arts Festival (BRAF) as one of the top 30 Fine Art Shows in the United States, attracting 30,000+ art patrons over the two-day event.

Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country’s premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill.

Bethesda Row, just outside of Washington, DC, features more than 50 fine shops, upscale galleries and unique restaurants with outdoor seating. A few short blocks from the Metro, and on the Capital Crescent Trail, the area is accessible to the entire region by subway, bus, car and bike.

2026 Bethesda Row Arts Festival
September 12 & 13
Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

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93rd Craftsmen's Fair

93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair

August 1 – 9, 2026

The 93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair will take place at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH August 1-9, 2026. Tickets are on sale now! Ticket sales for this annual, 501(c)3 nonprofit fundraiser are lowest when purchased online; tickets at the gate are available, but at a higher price point. Kids under 16 are FREE!

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Parking is always free. Pets are not permitted on the Fair grounds. Service animals trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities are welcome. Animals may not be left unattended in vehicles at any time.

“Since 1933, the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair has showcased the finest in handmade work, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase exceptional craft directly from the makers themselves. The Fair features juried sales booths, live craft demonstrations, curated exhibitions, hands-on activities, specialty food vendors, live music, and opportunities to meet the artists behind the work.”

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Email/call with questions: nhleague@nhcrafts.org or 603-224-3375 during business hours, Mon – Thur 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair
August 1–9, 2026 • 10AM–5PM (rain or shine)
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
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2025 Bethesda Row Arts Festival

2025 Bethesda Row Arts Festival

September 6 & 7, 2025
Bethesda, Maryland

Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country’s premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill.

Showcasing over 175 museum-quality artists, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is one of the top outdoor fine arts events in the mid-Atlantic — and the largest in the Washington, DC area.

2025 Bethesda Row Arts Festival
September 6 & 7
Saturday 11am–6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

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