- Street fairs organize craft shows nearly every weekend through the month of September in New Jersey. Vendors must acquire the approval of the show's organizers in order to sell. This increases the level of quality that can be found among the vendors. The shows are located in the heart of downtown for each city, lining downtown streets with tents and displays. September's shows can be found in Nutley, Rahway, Red Bank and Hackettstown in September 2011.
- The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair takes place each year during the Labor Day weekend. The show is held in New Paltz, New York, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds. Artists come from all over the United States to sell their goods and show off their crafts. An entrance fee of $8 for adults and $7 for seniors is charged. Children 12 and under are free. A supervised children's area allows parents to browse the displays without worrying about losing their children in the crowds. Live music and food is also available. Visitors can also attend demonstrations showing how some types of crafts are done.
- The Colonial Festival in Pennsylvania is a craft show that is unlike most others. It offers a colonial theme, requiring exhibitors to adhere to strict guidelines to keep the atmosphere. This show takes place each year during Labor Day weekend at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in Greensburg. At each show, a specific year from colonial times is chosen as the theme. For instance, the 2011 theme is 1776. Crafters from 19 states gather to exhibit crafts true to the time period. Living history demonstrations give visitors a taste of colonial life. Clowns and a petting zoo keep the kids entertained. Parking is free and admission costs $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12 are $1. Children under 6 are free.
- Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Long's Park Art and Crafts Festival takes place each Labor Day weekend. It is known as one of the best craft shows in the country. Artists from all over the country and Canada frequently exhibit at this show. Sometimes exhibitors come from other countries as well. All proceeds from this craft show are given to the Long's Park Summer Music Series.
- Amherst, Massachusetts, holds the Apple Harvest & Crafts Festival each year on the last Saturday of September. The festival is located on the Amherst town commons. This festival celebrates the fall apple harvest. Crafters display their wares and offer them for sale to the visitors of the festival. Food, live entertainment and games round out the fair. Admission to this festival is free.
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