The Hudson Valley is known for its vibrant festival scene, and one of the must-visit gems is the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair. This biannual fair, now celebrating its 43rd year, is making its way back to the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz Labor Day weekend.

The fair is a treasure trove of handmade delights. With hundreds of carefully curated exhibitors spanning over 10 media categories, there’s something for everyone. Quail Hollow Events ensures each artist’s work is original in both design and execution, with the creator present to share their craft.

The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair provides a now-rare opportunity for shoppers and makers to engage with each other in real time and offers a wide array of attractions that appeal to all styles and generations. Visitors enjoy ongoing craft demonstrations, a variety of small-batch artisanal and prepared-on-site foods, and local wine, beer, and spirits. For the youngest attendees, there’s a complimentary children’s craft tent, filled with materials provided by the artists themselves.

This year, visitors can try their hand at candle-making with Bex Mannetti of Boozy Candles. Choose a vessel, create your own signature scent and make your candle in the Demonstration Tent.

From longtime exhibitors to fresh faces with new work, you’ll find standout creations for the home, body and beyond. Whether it’s wearable fiber art, mixed media wall art, hand-thrown porcelain table settings or large-scale garden sculptures, there’s something extraordinary waiting for you. Live demonstrations will feature fiber-spinning, woodturning, Japanese jewelry-braiding, leather-stitching, glass-cutting and metal welding.

More than just a shopping experience, The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair offers a vibrant community atmosphere, with the stunning Shawangunk Mountain Range as the backdrop. Daily live musical performances add to the festive atmosphere. For tickets, an exhibitor list, entertainment schedule, and more, visit quailhollow.com.