This is an incredible opportunity for member artists of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center to display, demonstrate, and sell their work.
We hold the Arts and Craft Faire in our courtyard. It is an art experience for shoppers as there are so many types of artistry present. In prior years, we have featured mediums such as woodworking, basketry, photography, painting, sculpture, assemblage, printmaking, weaving and fiber arts, pottery, jewelry, bonsai, handmade cards, stained glass art and more.
The marketplace is held on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the warmer months.
- October 1st
- November 5th
- December 10th
After you apply, our lead Arts & Craft volunteer will reach out to you for images of your work. Please have 2 images of artworks ready to be reviewed.
Accepted Vendors: You will be emailed by our lead Arts & Craft Faire volunteer, Louise Scuitto with a payment link for the $40 vendor fee.
For more information, please call us at 805.684.7789, or email us at faire@carpinteriaartscenter.org
Avo Bazaar
The Carpinteria Arts Center presents our 13th Annual AVOCADO FESTIVAL BAZAAR, held in our courtyard during the "California Avocado Festival" in October.
Our Bazaar for 2022 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd. The Avo Bazaar is a juried craft faire. The deadline to apply is is August 15th, afterwhich artists will be notified of acceptance.
- Saturday, October 1st: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Sunday, October 2nd: 10 AM - 4 PM
- Vendor fee for both days is $200
The "California Avocado Festival" is a huge event now in its 33nd year. With over 80,000 visitors attending in 2018, there is much celebrating of all things local – music, crafts, food, etc. It is the largest free music festival in California.
Our BAZAAR was started in 2007 to give local artisans a place to sell their amazing work in community celebration of the main festival. All items must be handcrafted.
