Nova Scotia Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Craft shows and craft fairs 2026–2027
Cities / Towns
Aylesford Canso Cape Breton Island Clare Dartmouth Halifax Liverpool Lunenburg Pugwash Wolfville

Craft shows and craft fairs 2026–2027


Attend Your Favorite Craft Shows of the Year in Nova Scotia

 
Gathering of the Clans
July 1, 2026

Gathering of the Clans

Eaton Park and Village wide, Pugwash, NS

Status: Updated 12/10/2025

A Festival organized by Village of Pugwash.
This Nova Scotia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 7am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
July 1 - 5, 2026

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Festival organized by Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
This Nova Scotia Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $25 - $100.
Stan Rogers Folk Festival
July 20 - 26, 2026

Stan Rogers Folk Festival

Canso Sports Complex, Canso, NS

Status: Updated 1/21/2026

A Folk Music Festival organized by Stan Rogers Folk Festival.
This Nova Scotia Folk Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6-8 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Mon-Wed 7pm-2am; Thu-Fri 5pm-2am; Sat-Sun 9am-2am. Admission tickets are $60 - $200. This event will also include: songwriting contest, camping.
Fox Mountain Country Music Festival
July 31 - August 1, 2026

Fox Mountain Country Music Festival

Fox Mountain Camping Park, Aylesford, NS

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

A Country Music Festival organized by Fox Mountain Camping Park, Inc..
This Nova Scotia Country Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $120 - $140.
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
August 6 - 9, 2026

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

Various Venues, Lunenburg, NS

Status: Updated 12/11/2025

A Folk Music Festival organized by Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society.
This Nova Scotia Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 1pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $190.
Festival Acadien de Clare
August 1 - 15, 2026

Festival Acadien de Clare

Downtown, Clare, NS

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

An Ethnic Festival organized by Festival Acadien de Clare.
This Nova Scotia Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parades, kids' fun, bazaar, nature activities, local music, outdoor concerts.
Thirty-Fourth Tribute Country Music Festival 2026
August 20 - 23, 2026

Thirty-Fourth Tribute Country Music Festival 2026

Gazebo Park Area, Hank Snow Museum, Liverpool, NS

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Country Music Festival organized by Friends of Hank Snow Society.
This Nova Scotia Country Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $60 - $120. This event will also include contests & workshops.
Halifax Lebanese Festival
August 27 - 30, 2026

Halifax Lebanese Festival

Olympic Community Center, Halifax, NS

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

A Festival organized by Halifax Lebanese Festival.
This Nova Scotia Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 2 stages with International talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm.
Atlantic International Film Festival
September 16 - 23, 2026

Atlantic International Film Festival

Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane, Halifax, NS

Status: Updated 1/15/2026

A Film Festival organized by AIFF.
This Nova Scotia Film Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $25. This event will also include: film screenings, co-production market, seminars, industry panels, keynote speakers.
Deep Roots Music Festival
September 24 - 27, 2026

Deep Roots Music Festival

Downtown Wolfville & Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

A Music Festival organized by Deep Roots Music Cooperative.
This Nova Scotia Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 7pm-10pm; Fri 12pm-12:30am; Sat-Sun 4pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $11 - $150.
Celtic Colours International Festival
October 9 - 17, 2026

Celtic Colours International Festival

Various Venues, Cape Breton Island, NS

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

An Ethnic Music Festival organized by Celtic Colours Festival Society.
This Nova Scotia Ethnic Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $150.
Dartmouth Handcrafters Craft Show
November 13 - 15, 2026

Dartmouth Handcrafters Craft Show

Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

A Craft Show organized by Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild.
This Nova Scotia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $7.