Art & Craft at the Jersey Shore
Art shows, craft fairs, and creative exhibitions
30
Events
3
Major Festivals
26
Free Events
9
Months Active
Destination Art & Craft
Major art & craft worth planning your trip around.
May 22-25, 2026
Fri noon-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, Mon indoor exhibition
North America's largest kite festival with world-class flyers, night fly, and indoor exhibition.
Highlights
June 13-28, 2026
Varies by event
Music, comedy, and arts across Asbury Park, Newark, and Atlantic City — extended to July 19, 2026.
Highlights
September 19, 2026
10am-7pm
47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.
Highlights
Major Art & Craft
Watch ice sculptors create frozen masterpieces at scenic Pier Village.
24th annual independent film celebration in Asbury Park with screenings and panels.
Somers Point Bayfest
Somers Point
South Jersey's largest single-day festival with 30,000+ visitors.
Over 350 crafters and food vendors along Asbury Avenue with live music.
Historic Smithville Mayfest
Smithville
Spring craft festival with 100+ vendors in historic colonial village setting.
18th annual film festival named among world's 25 coolest by MovieMaker magazine.
Free three-day surf art exhibition at the Ocean City Music Pier with original work from top surf artists, live music, and artist meet-and-greets.
Three-day tattoo expo at the Wildwoods Convention Center with live tattooing, contests, vendors and side-show entertainment.
Free juried handcraft festival at Stone Harbor Recreation Field featuring ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber art, woodworking and photography.
Ocean City's largest street fair, across ten blocks of Asbury Avenue.
Local Art & Craft
Red Bank Spring Street Fair & Craft Show
Red Bank • April 26, 2026
Historic Smithville Art Walk
Smithville • September 12, 2026
Art in the Park Somers Point
Somers Point • September 19, 2026
Downtown Toms River Harvest Arts Festival
Toms River • October 17, 2026
Art & Craft by Month
Art & Craft by County
Monmouth County
8
events
Ocean County
7
events
Atlantic County
5
events
Cape May County
10
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What art & craft are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 30 art & craft throughout the year. Art shows, craft fairs, and creative exhibitions
When is the best time for art & craft at the shore?
Art & Craft events happen throughout the year, with events in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Are there free art & craft at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 26 of the 30 art & craft at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.