League of NH Craftsmen Annual
Fair Photo Gallery

Today, the Craftsmen’s Fair attracts about 35,000 people including families, shoppers, collectors and tourists who come from all over the country.

Folk and blues singer Tom Rush is the featured performer at the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair Birthday Bash on Thursday, August 7.

This limited edition serigraph and poster was created by juried member William Mitchell (Dover, NH) to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Craftsmen’s Fair.

Evergreen Dream, the 2008 League of NH Craftsmen Annual Ornament, handcrafted by Jeff Lamy and Erica Steinmetz of Bedford, NH

A handcrafted basket by Sharon Dugan (Sanbornton, NH), a juried League member in baskets

A handcrafted hat by Carrie Cahill Mulligan (Canaan, NH), a juried League member in fiber

Handcrafted sleighbells by Diane Louise Paul (North Hampton, NH) , a juried League member in leather

Each year, the Fair provides people of all ages with a wide range of craftmaking demonstrations, from rug braiding and papermaking to woodcarving and furniture building (shown here).

The 75th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair features a variety of craft demonstrations, such as this printmaking demonstration by juried member Matt Brown (Lyme, NH).

The Fair features several workshops for children to start creating their own craft - a gift that can last a lifetime.

The Sculpture Garden exhibition a wide variety of hand crafted outdoor sculptures, furnishings, fountains, and garden accessories.

The CraftWear exhibition showcases one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry and accessories for men, women, and children handcrafted by juried League members.

The Living With Craft exhibition is a series of room vignettes furnished entirely with approximately 200 handcrafted works by juried League members.

This is a scene from the 1964 Craftmen’s Fair.

This is a scene from the 1966 Craftmen’s Fair at the Mount Sunapee Resort.

This is a scene from the 1970 Craftmen’s Fair at the Mount Sunapee Resort.

This is a scene from one of the first Craftsmen’s Fairs which was held in a barn.

A historical photo of the Craftsmen’s Fair, held during World War II.