7th Annual Thompson Maker Fair
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An Event Celebrating Local
Crafters, Makers, Artists and Artisans!
7th Annual Thompson Maker Fair
May 2, 2026, 11AM-4PM
Riverside Park, North Grosvenordale CT
Join us as we celebrate the Art and Artisans from the Town of Thompson and beyond. This event will feature jewellery, woodworking, food products, pottery, glass, paintings, clothing, metalwork, and much more.
In 2020, the first year of this event, there were over 60 vendors and approximately 1500 shoppers. The 2021 event hosted over 80 vendors and 3000 shoppers. 2022, 2023, and 2024 have all had over 90 vendors participate!
2025 had a record 130 vendors participate!
Two stages featuring Live Music - Live Poetry Reading - Live Craft Demonstrations - 5 Food Trucks
FREE TO ATTEND!
Early Bird Vendor Registration closes on 2/28/26. Vendor fee increases by $5.00 on 3/1/26.
maker fair notes
Tents, tables, chairs must be provided by the vendor. Tents must be fully secured by stakes or weights.
No electricity is available. No WiFi is available.
Vendors must remain on site and open to the public until the fair concludes at 4:00pm
10 X 10 booth space allocated to each vendor. No double spaces will be available.
The rain date for this event is Sunday, May 3rd. Refunds will not be issued for vendors who do not attend the rain date. The Town of Thompson reserves the right to close the show for safety reasons. Final weather decisions will be made the day of the event at 6 am.
Media coverage will include print ads, radio ads, online listings, and social media.
All vendors will be required to submit three clean jpg images of work to recreation@thompsonct.org
No refunds will be given after April 4, 2026. Any vendor declined will be refunded booth fee