Riverside Arts Center’s holiday art fair returns for 2026

Join us Sat. November 21st from 11-6 pm & Sun. November 22nd from 11-4 pm.

Entry Fee: $1 suggested donation.

Kick off the winter holiday season with us! This fair focuses on handmade art, vintage goods, and self-care products. Get a head start on your holiday shopping, stock up on upcoming birthday gifts, or treat yourself.

Call for Vendors! 2026 Holiday Art Fair

Riverside Arts Center is now accepting vendor applications for our annual Holiday Art Fair, a vibrant indoor market celebrating handmade goods, vintage treasures, and small-batch artisan products. We’re looking for a diverse mix of artists, makers, collectors, and premade food vendors to join us for the fourth annual Holiday Art Fair. Space is limited, and vendor selection will be juried to ensure quality, variety, and fit with the spirit of the event. Early applications are encouraged. Ready to be part of a festive, high-quality holiday market in a beautiful, art-filled space? Apply below!

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026
  • Announcement Date: October 19, 2026
  • Event Dates: November 21 – November 22, 2026

Application Fee 

$14.00

    Click Here to Apply as a Vendor for the Holiday Art Fair!

    We welcome applications from vendors offering:

    • Original handmade art and craft (prints, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, stationery, accessories, pet items, toys, and more)
    • Curated vintage items (clothing, home goods, accessories, records, collectibles, and ephemera)
    • Handmade candles and self-care products (candles, soaps, skincare, bath products, etc.)
    • Small-batch packaged foods (baked goods, jams, teas, spice blends, candies, and other shelf-stable goods)

    This is a non-commissioned event. Vendors pay a flat tabling fee and retain 100% of their sales.

    Location: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Event Dates/Times: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11AM-6PM; and Sunday, November 22, 2026, 11AM-4PM.

    Fee: $130 for a 6ft or $95 for a 4ft table

    *A nonrefundable fee of $14 applies to all applications.

    Your application and vendor fees are not just event costs. They directly power Riverside’s mission to sustain and grow the arts in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, supporting year-round exhibitions, classes, and artist opportunities.

    2026 Holiday Art Fair Poster Design by Natalie Liu.

    Juried Awards: 

    The Holiday Art Fair is a juried exhibition. A jury will select participating artists and recognize outstanding work with the following awards:

    • Best in Show: $250
    • Runner Up: $200
    • People’s Choice: $125

    Submission Categories

    • Prints/Wall Art
    • Paper Goods/Stationery 
    • Textiles/Fiber/Clothing
    • Ceramics/Sculpture/3D
    • Jewelry
    • Accessories
    • Candles/Self Care Items
    • Vintage Items
    • Packaged Goods (Food)
    • Pet Items
    • Toys/Plush
    • Other
    Click Here to Apply as a Vendor for the Holiday Art Fair!