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Five Best Arts And Crafts Shows In New York City

NYC is well known for being a creative exciting place so it’s certainly no shock that some of the coolest craft fairs in the United States call New York City home. Whether you are traveling to NYC (you should always use NewYorkHotelDeals.us for hotel reservations in the city{, by the way}) or you are lucky enough to live there these are the top five craft fairs in NYC that you may want to see.

The One of a Kind Show is a juried arts and crafts show held each November. You will find superb craftsmanship and unique items that simply can’t be found anywhere else. The One of a Kind Show is located in Manhattan{ at 7 West 34th St}. It’s directly across from the legendary Empire State Building.

The Renegade Craft Fair is held every year in June and is located in the McKarren Park in Williamsburg Brooklyn. The Renegade Craft Fair is known for the really hip things that can be found there. This craft fair is filled with real cutting edge artists from around the world.

The Union Square Holiday Market runs from November through Christmas and is filled with a great assortment of talented artists in New York and the surrounding areas. Purchased your loved ones great holiday gifts and support artists at the same time. This Market is outdoors and a very festive experience for you and your family.

The Fort Green Artisan Market is located close to the Greenmarket on DeKalb Ave. near the Forte Greene Park. It is open from April through October. This artisan market features a very wide range of design pieces and collectible art. All artists display and sell their own items allowing for a more personal shopping experience.

Brooklyn Artists and Fleas is located on in a warehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s north side at 129 N 6th St. This market is open every weekend and provides a great environment for creativity and community. For a truly hip Brooklyn experience do some shopping at this market.

If you cannot make it to one of these craft fairs then you can try ordering handmade jewelry on the internet as an alternative.  And it’s not like New York is the only place around with great handmade stuff. For just one example: Southwest Virginia has unique handmade jewelry for sale!

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