Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo

The Champlain Valley Craft Show is a juried indoor event produced by Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, featuring American-made handmade arts, crafts, and specialty foods. This long-running Vermont event attracts a loyal audience of shoppers who value quality craftsmanship and a thoughtfully curated show experience.

The Craft Show takes place alongside the Antique Expo, which is held in a connected building and independently operated by Champlain Valley Exposition.

Antique dealers interested in participating in the Antique Expo should contact:
Shawn Quinn
📧 SQuinn@cvexpo.org
📞 (802) 878-5545 ext. 27

Castleberry Fairs accepts applications for handmade artisans and specialty food producers only.

Exhibitors can expect:
• A professionally organized indoor event
• Strong regional promotion and advertising
• A carefully balanced mix of categories
• Clear communication and on-site management
• An engaged audience that appreciates handmade work

All applications are reviewed through our jury process to ensure overall quality and category balance.

We look forward to reviewing your work and welcoming you to the Champlain Valley Craft Show.

Exhibitor Notes

Overnight parking/dry camping and RV camping w/ power is limited - must preregister. 

• Event Hours: Fri. 10-5 / Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
• Setup: Thursday 2:00–7:00pm and Friday 6:00–9:00am
• This facility is a carry/dolly-in only - no driving into the building. 
  • There are several ground level doors available, but NO overhead doors will be open.
• Pipe & Drape: Provided - color blue.
  • 8-foot back drape
  • 3-foot side drapes (subject to availability of additional drape stock)

• Electricity: Basic electricity (110-volt/10 amp) is included with booth fee.

  • Exhibitors must supply their own grounded extension cord (3-prong). 

  • Exhibitors requiring more than 10 amps may upgrade electric for $150.

• Wi-Fi: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE CONNECTIVITY. 

  Please plan to process transactions using your own wireless carrier or hotspot device.

• Security: The building will be locked after set up, 7:00 PM Thursday, and at the close of each show day. Please be out of the building by 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday.

• Application Deposit: A $100 deposit is required and will be charged upon approval.
• Payment Timing: Balances will be charged on or after September 1, 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.).
• Local accommodations are expensive. Book your hotel or Airbnb early. Dry RV Parking is FREE - Must sign up in advance.

• Food & Amenities

  • Complimentary coffee & muffins will be available on Friday until 9:15 AM located in the lobby area of the main entrance.

  • Outside food and drink are NOT allowed inside the event during public open hours.

  • A variety of food vendors will be available on-site during open public hours.

• 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

• Vermont Sales Tax: Exhibitors must collect and remit Vermont Sales Tax. The statewide rate is 6%, plus a 1% Local Option Tax in Essex Junction, for a total of 7% on applicable sales. All exhibitors must register with the Vermont Department of Taxes and obtain a Vermont Tax ID Number prior to the event.
  For more informaton on VT Sales tax
  • See file: General Guidelines on Sales Tax: What is Taxable and Exempt 
  • Visit Vermont Department of Taxes: https://tax.vermont.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax