Hammondsport Festival of Crafts

Penny Carlton • August 13, 2025

Experience the Hammondsport Festival of Crafts

For over 43 years, attendees have congregated at the southern end of Keuka Lake on the third weekend of August to relax and enjoy the Hammondsport Festival of Crafts—a lively event that features more than 100 select artisans demonstrating their crafts and offering their creations for sale.


On August 17th and 18th, from 10 AM to 5 PM, this esteemed gathering of skilled craftsmen will take place at the Village Square in Hammondsport, NY, showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts. Among the artisans present, you'll discover jewelry makers, potters, photographers, quilters, leather artisans, floral designers, woodworkers, candle creators, gourmet food producers, and a host of other distinctive items available for purchase.


Join us for a delightful weekend in The Finger Lakes Wine Country as you experience the Hammondsport Festival of Crafts, complemented by an array of store promotions and specialty food items from our local vendors. Relish all that we have to offer, complete with convenient parking and continuous shuttle service from the Curtis Museum.


Spread the word and make plans to meet at the Hammondsport Festival of Crafts for a day filled with enjoyment.

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