Southern Rhode Island hosts several vendor fairs and markets where you can find a variety of goods. Supporting local vendors and craft fairs is beneficial to both you and the local business. When you buy from local vendors, the money stays within the community, helping to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Local businesses often spend their earnings within the region, creating a positive economic cycle.
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Here are a few other reasons to support your local vendor and craft fairs.
Unique, High-Quality Products: Local vendors and artisans often offer handmade, one-of-a-kind items that you can't find in big-box stores. These products are typically made with care, using quality materials, and they often reflect the local culture and creativity.
Environmental Impact: Shopping locally reduces the need for transportation and packaging that comes with mass-produced goods. Local vendors often source their materials and produce locally, reducing their carbon footprint and supporting sustainable practices.
Supporting Small Businesses: Many local vendors are small, independent businesses or individual artisans. By purchasing from them, you help these entrepreneurs thrive, allowing them to continue their craft and contribute to the community.
Building Community Connections: Local fairs bring people together, fostering a sense of community. They provide opportunities to meet the people who make the products, learn their stories, and connect with neighbors.
Enjoying a Fun Experience: Attending local fairs is not just about shopping; it's an experience. These events often include music, food, and activities that make for a fun and memorable outing.
Supporting local vendor and craft fairs strengthens your community, promotes sustainability, and offers a richer, more personal shopping experience.
We'd like to thank our local sponsor.
Anchor Orthodontics!
Read about this local business that always gives back to their community below.
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October |
Wakefield
Fall Festival and Local Art Market
Lavender Waves Farm
Saturday October 5, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Westerly
🍂Sunday Funday Street Festival
Downtown Westerly
Sunday October 6, 2024
12:00 pm
Westerly
🍂Sunday Funday Street Festival
Downtown Westerly
Sunday October 13, 2024
12:00 pm
Saunderstown
Fall Fair
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kingston
👻Fayerweather Craft Guild Spooktacular Kids Craft Day & Outdoor Craft Fair
Fayerweather Craft Guild
Saturday October 26, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Narragansett
Mystical Autumn Artisan Fair by the Sea
Narragansett Beach North Pavilion
Sunday October 27, 2024
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
November |
Saunderstown
🛍️8th Annual Artisan Fair & Bake Sale!
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Clubhouse
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Westerly
🛍️Holiday Craft Fair
Westerly Elks
Saturday November 9, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Narragansett
💃Ladies Night Self-Care and Shop!
South County Choppers!
Wednesday
November 20, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wakefield
🛍️Annual Bazaar
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
West Greenwich
🛍️Field of Artisans
Big John Leyden’s Tree Farm
Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Westerly
🛍️Holiday Bazaar and Raffle-
Dunn's Corners Community Church, Presbyterian - PCUSA
Saturday November 23, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saunderstown
🛍️Pop-up Holiday Market
Casey Farm
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Narragansett
🎅Mariner Marketplace 2024 with Santa!
Narragansett High School
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
West Greenwich
🛍️Field of Artisans
Big John Leyden’s Tree Farm
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Narragansett
🛍️Narragansett Tribe's 14th Annual Native Arts Festival
The Towers
Sunday November 24, 2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Block Island
🎁Annual Holiday Stroll-Block Island
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
November 29-December 1, 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Narragansett
🛍️3rd Annual Field of Artisans with George’s of Galilee Small Business Saturday
George's of Galilee
Saturday, November 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
South Kingstown
🛍️Moonstone Market
Moonstone Beach
Saturday November 30, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
December |
Block Island
🎁Annual Holiday Stroll-Block Island
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
November 29-December 1, 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
South Kingstown
🛍️2nd Annual Sip + Shop Night
Shickasheen Farm
Monday, December 2, 2024
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mystic CT
⛄Holiday Stroll & Lantern Luminaria 2024
Downtown Mystic
Tuesday December 3, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wakefield
🛍️Holiday Field Nights at Whalers
Whalers Brewing Company
Thursday December 5, 2024
5:00 pm
Wickford
❄️39th Annual Wickford Village Festival of Lights
Wickford Village
Thursday-Sunday
December 5-8, 2024
6:00 pm
Exeter
2024 EWG PTA Holiday Bazaar
Metcalf Elementary School
Saturday December 7, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hope Valley
🛍️Holiday Bazaar
Hope Valley - Wyoming Fire District
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exeter
🛍️Youth Craft Fair
Exeter Public Library
Saturday December 7, 2024
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Narragansett
🛍️Holiday Street Faire-Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
Narragansett Parks and Recreation
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wakefield
🛍️Holiday Field Nights at Whalers
Whalers Brewing Company
Thursday December 12, 2024
5:00 pm
Wakefield
🛍️Holiday Fair
Peace Dale Elementary
Saturday December 14, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Narragansett
Saturdays at the Salon with Local401Artists
South County Choppers
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wakefield
🛍️Holiday Field Nights at Whalers
Whalers Brewing Company
Thursday December 19, 2024
5:00 pm
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