Bronx - Native American Festival

Explore aspects of the beautiful cultures of the Native American Tribes at this day-long festival in Pelham Bay Park. Pelham Bay Park will host four hours of performances, exhibits, arts and crafts, delicious food, storytelling, nature programs, and more.

When: September 23, 2012 12-4PM
Where: South Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Website:  http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/09/23/native-american-festival?utm_source=bit.ly&utm_medium=smlink&utm_campaign=social-media

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

If you're out of town on Labor Day, be sure to come by the next weekend to see a stunning array and variety of art, usually in a very pleasant walk down University Place. FB found out recently that Jackson Pollack (one of our favorite painters) and William DeKooning provided the first inspiration for the outdoor exhibit. 

 When: September 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9
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Where: University Place from East 12th to East 3rd St
Website: http://wsoae.org/

Hollyberry Arts n Crafts Fair

Support local artists and get a jump on the holiday shopping season at the Hollyberry Arts n Crafts Fair.

When: Saturday November 12 10AM-4PM
Where: Camp Friendship 339 8th st btw 5th and 6th Ave
Website: None

Support PS 9 Arts Programs at Prospect Heights Arts Fair!

PS 9 in Prospect Heights is hosting its annual crafts fair April 9, 2011.  Artists of all ilk will be on hand to showcase and sell their creations. Be ready for a mix of jewelry, home decor, candles, clothing, accessories and much more.  Kids activities will be on hand as well.

FB supports another enterprising benefit for a local NYC public school: proceeds from this fair support arts programs at PS 9 in Prospect Heights. This year, even more than most, the help is needed. There is no door fee, so show up, support some great local artists, and help maintain arts in education.

When: April 9, 2011 11AM-6PM
Where: PS 9 80 Underhill Ave between St. Marks and Bergen Streets in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Website: http://www.prospectheightscraftfair.com

CRAFTNEWYORK Benefit for CERF+

This craft show has 120 craftspeople with specialties in everything from jewelry to glass to textile and fiber arts exhibiting in the 7W show room center. Tickets are $15 (discounted for seniors and students and under 18 enter free).

Admission profits will go to benefit the Craftmens Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources), an emergency fund that helps craftsmen and artists.

When: April 1-3, 2011

Where: 7W showrooms (34th Street @ 5th Ave)

Website:  CRAFTNEWYORK.COM

Pumpkin Festival

Scarecrow competitions, a haunted house, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, and more!  The Great Pumpkin awaits all New Yorkers at the Pumpkin Festival.

When: October 30, 2010 12PM-5PM
Where: Central Park near 72nd Street near Bandshell
Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/pumpkin_festival.php

New York Bead Show

Exactly the sort of event that FestivalBuzz loves to promote: for all you crafters and jewelry makers out there (or aspiring crafters and jewelry makers). The Whole Bead show promises access to a wide variety of lovely beads, baubles and stones for jewelry making, along with other types of jewelry making tools. In addition, you can sign up on the website for one of several jewelry making classes, to whet your appetite. No more breakfast at Tiffany's, you can make your own bling now!

Look for coupons in AM New York for $2 off admission. There's also one on the website.

When: October 15-17
Where: Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th St.
Website: www.wholebead.com
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Lincoln Center American Crafts Festival

Get inspired by the ingenuity of over 400 craft vendors at this annual outdoor craft fair, one of the largest in the city. The show is juried, meaning that vendors had to apply and have their wares judged high quality to be able to display. The festival actually stretches over 2 weekends, with different artists displaying each weekend. FB missed out on the first weekend of this show (sorry), but you'll be able to lose yourself for hours on this last weekend, and possibly find that perfect lamp for that one corner in your favorite room.

Music and food are promised, though no information on who exactly will be playing is given on the website.

When: June 26 12-9PM, 27 10AM-9PM
Where: Lincoln Center Plaza
Website: http://www.craftsatlincoln.org