Columbus Winterfair

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Columbus Winterfair tickets are now on sale! Get yours at https://winterfair.org/ or in-person at the Ohio Craft Museum!

Admission: $8; 12 and under are free
Tickets available at winterfair.org or at the door.
Ticket is valid for all three days.
$6 tickets available at the Ohio Craft Museum

09/16/2026

200 Best Certificates ready to go and mail to this year’s winners!

09/15/2026

We’re excited to open bidding in support of craft education at the Ohio Craft Museum! Featuring thoughtfully donated fine art and craft works, this curated auction directly supports our classes, workshops, school partnerships and public programs. By bidding on and sharing the auction, you help ensure that craft education remains accessible, vibrant and rooted in community.
https://ohiodesignercraftsmen.betterworld.org/auctions/odc-fall-2026-silent-auction

09/03/2026

–Long before “going viral” was a thing, Winterfair was making the news the old-fashioned way. Here’s a look at some of the memorable moments that have filled the pages over the years.

08/27/2026

–A little holiday magic from the 1980s! ✨ This family was taking in the sights, sounds and handmade treasures of Columbus Winterfair.
Decades later, the tradition continues, bringing together talented artists, unique handmade gifts and the joy of holiday shopping.

Join us for our 50th year of holiday cheer!
December 4-6, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center!

08/18/2026

We made the cover!

Want Sunshine Artist All Year Long?

The 200 Best issue is here, and congrats to all the amazing shows who received recognition! In celebration of the issue and the winners, we are extending a limited time offer to subscribe at an incredible rate. Get one year of Sunshine Artist for just $19.95 — $15 off the regular $34.95 price.

Your subscription includes:

6 print issues + FREE digital

The annual 200 Best Issue

Access to our online show database

Show reviews, resources, tips and advice for your art business

Let the Sun Shine Into Your New Season!

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08/17/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS! 🎉

Columbus Winterfair has been named the #1 Fine Art & Design Show of 2026 by Sunshine Artist magazine! 🏆✨

What makes this honor even more special? It comes during Winterfair’s 50th anniversary year! ❤️

Thank you to the incredible artists, makers, supporters and community who have made this handmade holiday tradition possible for 50 years. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and we have more anniversary surprises coming soon! 🎄🎉

08/07/2026

We're celebrating like it's 1976! For a limited time, get Winterfair tickets at their original $2.00 price! August 9–22, 2026
*in-person only, at the Ohio Craft Museum. limit 10 per person.
1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
**Full price tickets will be available online and in-person starting October 1st. Columbus Winterfair happens Dec. 4–6, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center. Learn more at winterfair.org