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2026 Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts


  • Washington Farmers' Market 317 West Main Street Washington, MO, 63090 United States (map)

On September 25-27, Downtown Washington, Inc. welcomes over 90 handmade artisans & crafters for the 26th annual Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts! This event is held in downtown Washington, MO on Main and Elm Streets Friday through Sunday. Guests will find soaps, jewelry, original artwork, clothing, handmade wood furniture, home décor, leather, seasonal items, and more! There will be live music and a food court full of delicious treats all weekend long. Bring the whole family out to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in historic downtown Washington! FREE admission and parking.

Event Hours:
-Friday: 4-8 PM
-Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM
-Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Entertainment:

Friday 5-8pm Sentimental Fool

Saturday 11am-2pm Karl Holmes, 2:30-5:30pm 4th Street Band, 6-9pm The Bright Side

Sunday 11am-1:30pm Mel Hughes, 2-4 World’s Largest Trio

Food Court: Big Boys Grilled Subs and Wings, Sugarfire Smoke House, LJ’s Lemonade, Ray Rays Kettle Corn, Ramblin Rooster, Washington Lions Club!


Kids Zone: Check out our kids zone! Open Saturday & Sunday

Saturday 10-7 : Advance America, STL Jump Street, Fitness Made Fun, Girl Scouts of Eastern MO, Main Street Real Estate, BLAST dirty sodas

Sunday 10-4: STL Jump Street, Fitness Made Fun, Graces’s Place, Main Street Real Estate

Petting Zoo will be set up on Elm Street in the Whisper Internet Parking lot.

Crafter Applications Are Closed:

Thank you for your interest in participating in our festival! We have reached capacity for crafters and are no longer accepting applications at this time.

This event is presented by Downtown Washington, Inc.! Thank you to our sponsors:

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