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.
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October |
Warwick
🛍️The 10th Annual "Crafting for Critters" Fall Bazaar
Airport Professional Park
Saturday October 5, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mapleville
🛍️ Autumn Vendor Fair
Mapleville Farm
Saturday and Sunday October 19-20, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
West Warwick
👻KIDS EXPO & HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
West Warwick Civic Center
Saturday October 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Coventry
The 67th Annual Snowflake Bazaar
Saints John & Paul Parish Center
Saturday October 19, 2024
9:00 am
November |
Providence
🛍️Holiday Vendor Fair and Food Truck Event
Highlander Charter School
Saturday November 2, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Smithfield
🛍️CreativeChica Vendor Fair and Celebration
The Last Resort RI
Saturday November 16, 2024
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Barrington
🛍️Holiday Craft Fair-Barrington Womens Club
Barrington High School
Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
West Warwick
🎄Rhode Island Christmas Festival 2024
West Warwick Civic Center
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am
Cumberland
🛍️7th Annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair
St. Aidan-St. Patrick Parish
Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Providence
🛍️Fab-YOU-Us! Fall Fun Vendor Fair 2024
fabYOUus
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am
Harrisville
🛍️Liberty Farm's 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Liberty Farm
Sunday, November 24, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
West Warwick
🎄Rhode Island Christmas Festival 2024
West Warwick Civic Center
Saturday and Sunday November 23-24, 2024
10:00 am
Lincoln
🛍️Ocean State Artisans 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Show
Bally's Lincoln Casino Resort
Multi-day event Nov 29 Fri-Sat-Sun
9:00 am
Cranston
🛍️FEZ-tival of Trees
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
Saturday and Sunday-November 30 and December 1, 2024
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harrisville
🛍️Liberty Farm's 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Liberty Farm
Saturday, November 30, 2024
10:00 am
December |
Providence
🛍️28th Annual For The Kids Toy Drive and Jingle & Mingle Market!
The 150 Event Center
Sunday, December 1, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cranston
🛍️FEZ-tival of Trees
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
Saturday and Sunday-November 30 and December 1, 2024
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harrisville
🛍️Liberty Farm's 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Liberty Farm
Sunday, December 1, 2024
10:00 am
Chepachet
🛍️Candlelight Shopping Vendor Fair
Chepachet Union Church
Thursday December 5, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Scituate
🛍️24th annual N. Scituate Village Candlelight Stroll
N. Scituate Village
Friday, December 6, 2024
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coventry
🎄2024 Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland Craft Fair-Coventry Parks and Recreation Department
Coventry Town Hall
Friday and Saturday
December 6 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
and December 7 11 am-4:00 pm
Coventry
🛍️Winter Wonderland Craft Fair-Coventry Parks and Recreation Department
Coventry Town Hall
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Warwick
🎄CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA-Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights
Sunday December 8, 2024
10:00 am
Coventry
🛍️Cookies and Cocoa with 🎅Santa! Special Craft Fair
Anthony PNA
Sunday, December 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Harrisville
🛍️Liberty Farm's 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Liberty Farm
Saturday/Sunday, December 21 and 22, 2024
10:00 am
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