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_👋 🤩 2025 🤩 🎉 _   

 

The Dudes at the " 63rd annual Delray Affair" in downtown Delray Beach, Florida

April 4–6, 2025
FREE Admission
  • Friday, April 4: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday, April 5: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Sunday, April 6: 10 AM–5 PM
In 2025, the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 63rd year. Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Sun”, the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts & craft festivals in the Southeast United States. The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 7 city blocks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of art, great crafts, and funky products worldwide. Artists and crafters from all around the US exhibit at the Delray Affair. Visit the Delray Affair as you stroll the streets of The Most Fun Small Town in US!

Address: Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach

More info: www.delrayaffair.com

 

The Dudes at the "The Old Town Art Show" in St. Augustine, Florida

April 12–13, 2025
FREE Admission

The Old Town Art Show is being held, on April 12 & 13, 2025, at Francis Field in downtown Saint Augustine FL.

Find outstanding fine artists and craftsmen from your local neighborhood exhibiting side-by-side with other talented artisans from around the country.

Each carefully juried art show consists of a wide array of exceptional fine art along with traditional and contemporary fine crafts. Artist offerings include beautiful paintings, spectacular photography, classic sculpture, new and exciting mixed media, exquisite jewelry, metal, woodcraft, glass, funky and functional pottery, and fabulous fiber art.

Whether you love the traditional or the contemporary, you are sure to find something that inspires and entices you at these delightful shows.

This is a show you won't want to miss!

Address: 25 W. Castillo Dr., St Augustine, FL. 32084

More info: www.holidayartshows.com

 

The Dudes at the "Springfest" in Ocean City, MD.

April 24–27, 2025
FREE Admission

  • THURS - SAT: 10 am. – 8 pm.
  • SUN: 10 am. - 6 pm.
Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather at Springfest’s 34th Anniversary! Enjoy four days of delicious food, vibrant live music, and incredible handmade crafts. Join us at the Inlet Lot, just steps from Ocean City’s iconic Boardwalk, for a one-of-a-kind spring celebration you won’t want to miss!

Address: 709 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. 21842

More info: https://www.ococean.com/springfest/

 

The Dudes at the "68th Allentown Art Festival" in Buffalo, NY. 

Saturday June 14th & Sunday 15th

11am to 6pm

FREE Admission

 

 

Location: Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York, specifically along the streets of the Allentown community, around the corner of Delaware Avenue and Allen Street, Buffalo, NY

 

The Dudes at the "Vendor Fair on the Boardwalk" in Long Beach, NY. 

June 21 & 22, 2025

FREE Admission

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10 am- 5 pm

It's that time of year and it's back! Stroll the Boardwalk while shopping for gifts, clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, art, packaged tasty treats, and more! 

Location: Long Beach Boardwalk (Between Long Beach Blvd. & Edwards Blvd.)


The Dudes at the "Long Beach Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival"

July 12 &13, 2025

FREE Admission

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday, July 13, 2025, 10 am- 6 pm


The City of Long Beach is well-known for its beautiful 2.2 mile boardwalk overlooking our white sandy beaches.  We are also famous for our very popular arts and crafts festival that takes place on our iconic boardwalk.  We are pleased to announce that the City of Long Beach Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025 from 10am - 6pm. 

The July Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival has been a tradition for almost forty years.   200 vendors will line our beautiful boardwalk along the shore of our barrier island to show and sell their creative works and merchandise.  A number of local organizations and businesses will also join us.  Thousands of residents and visitors browse and shop for unique gifts and treasures. In addition, shoppers can enjoy

Location: Long Beach Boardwalk (Between Long Beach Blvd. & Edwards Blvd.)

 

The Dudes at "Frankfort Fall Festival" in Frankfort, IL.

August 30 - September 1, 2025
FREE Admission

Each year during Labor Day weekend, over 250,000 visitors gather to the charming Village of Frankfort to enjoy the Frankfort Fall Festival. The festival welcomes over 300 artisans from all over the United States to exhibit their elite products and services.

In addition, many of Frankfort’s local organizations collaborate by sponsoring special events that highlight Frankfort Fall Festivities.  Where creativity meets community and there is something for everyone from carnival rides to main stage entertainment, to walking tacos and funnel cakes, Frankfort Fall Fest has it ALL!

Find us on the SW corner of White St. & Kansas St.

  • Saturday, August 30: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, August 31: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Monday, September 1: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Address: 123 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423

More info: https://www.frankfortchamber.com/2025-frankfort-fall-festival/

 

The Dudes at the "Big E" in West Springfield, Massachusetts

September 12 - September 28, 2025
Buildings and Craft Common: 10am - 10pm

The Big E is the East Coast’s largest event and the fourth biggest fair in North America, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors nationwide. Enjoy hours of free entertainment, mouthwatering food, and the best of New England and beyond. Highlights include an authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, a captivating Irish adventure at the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, and thrilling rides at the North American Midway. Explore countless educational exhibits, from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum and Farm-A-Rama. With something for everyone, The Big E delivers a vibrant, diverse celebration you won’t want to miss!

Visit The Dudes Pant-Planters at the "Carriage House" 

Address:  1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, MA 01089

More info: https://www.thebige.com/

 

The Dudes at the "Sunfest" in Ocean City, MD.

October 23 - 26, 2025
FREE Admission

THURS - SAT: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
SUN: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ocean City's Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year for a four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell handmade items at the annual event. Sunfest offers visitors a chance to browse a variety of goods and enjoy food, music, and other alfresco activities along the Atlantic Oceanfront at the south end of Ocean City's famous boardwalk.

Address: 709 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. 21842

More info: https://www.ococean.com/sunfest/

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