Harvest Festival (original Art & Craft Show) - Del Mar – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

About this event

The Harvest Festival, also known as the Original Art & Craft Show, is a large-scale touring exhibition that features hundreds of artisans and crafters. The event showcases handmade wearable art, garden decorations, holiday-themed gifts, pottery, jewelry, and children's toys. The festival emphasizes that all exhibitors sell homemade and original handiworks, a standard that prompted a temporary rebranding to the "Original Art and Crafts Show" in the mid-2000s. In addition to the artisan booths, the festival incorporates a variety of live entertainment and interactive activities. Historically, the event has featured strolling musicians, including steel drum bands, Dixieland, barbershop, and swing groups. The 2000 edition specifically advertised live entertainment, juggling, and various activities alongside 250 booths. The event also includes specialty gourmet foods and hands-on craft activities for children.