Thursday, October 28, 2010

NYC's Coolest Craft Fairs

By Stacy Johnson

NYC is well known for being an exciting creative place so it is not a shock that some of the coolest craft fairs in the world call New York City home. Whether you are visiting New York (you should use New York Hotel Deals for hotel reservations in the city, by the way) or you are lucky enough to live here these are the five top craft fairs in the Big Apple that you should see.

The One of a Kind Show is a juried arts and crafts show held each November. When you go to this craft fair you will see truly unique items that just can't be found at any boring department store. The One of a Kind Show can be found in Manhattan at 7 West 34th St. It is right across from the legendary Empire State Building.

The Renegade Craft Fair is held each June and is located in the McKarren Park in the hipster capitol that is Williamsburg Brooklyn. This is not the type of place you are going to find tired old crafts. This craft fair is filled with real cutting edge artists and crafters from around the country.

The Union Square Holiday Market runs from November through Christmas and is filled with a great assortment of very talented artists in NYC and the surrounding areas. Buy your loved ones unique gifts and support local 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. The artisan market features a wide range of cool items for sale. All artists display and sell their own items which creates 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. It's open every weekend and provides a great environment for community and creativity. For a truly hip Brooklyn experience do some shopping at this really cool market.

If you can't make it to one of these cool craft fairs then you can try ordering handmade jewelry on etsy as an alternative.

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