34th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival

The 34th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival is a juried outdoor arts & craft event celebrating handmade work during the unofficial start of summer. Produced by Castleberry Fairs, the festival takes place at Mill Falls Marketplace in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, just steps from the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, and features a carefully curated selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, supported by a strong promotional campaign.

Exhibitors can expect a professional, well-organized event with excellent foot traffic and an engaged audience of shoppers seeking high-quality handmade work in a scenic, destination shopping environment. This long-standing Memorial Day Weekend tradition attracts both locals and visitors to the Lakes Region and offers artisans a prime opportunity to kick off the summer show season.

Exhibitor Notes:
No overnight parking is permitted at this location.

Event Hours: Sat. 10-6 / Sun. 10-5 / Mon. 10-4

Setup: NO FRIDAY SET UP. No cargo trailers or oversized vehicles allowed in the parking lot.

• Saturday ONLY 5:00–9:00am
• This is a very tight setup. Cargo trailers and oversized vehicles are not permitted in the parking lot. Exhibitors must be able to unload efficiently and move vehicles promptly.

Outdoor Setup & Safety: This is a fully outdoor, high-traffic, lakeside location. Staking into the pavement is not permitted. All canopies must be securely weighted (minimum 40 lbs per leg; heavier weights strongly recommended).

Application Deposit: 

A $100 non-refundable deposit will be charged upon approval. The remaining booth balance will be charged separately according to the payment schedule below.
Payment Timing: Balances will be charged on or after April 8, 2026. Applications submitted on or after this date will be charged the full booth amount upon approval.
Insurance: A Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) is required for exhibitors offering consumable goods (including food, candles, personal-care, aromatherapy, etc.).
Specialty Food Requirements: No additional event-specific health permit is required.

Specialty Food exhibitors must bring the following documentation to the event:

• Current health permits or licenses
• ServSafe certification=
• Allergen Awareness certification
• Copies of product labels for all items being sold