DCCF Holiday Craft Fair
Sat, Nov 28
|Dutchess Community College
The annual Dutchess Community College Foundation Holiday Craft Fair features over 100 juried artists and specialty food vendors. Hosted on DCC's Poughkeepsie, NY campus, this beloved post-Thanksgiving event offers high-quality, handmade gifts in ceramics, jewelry, and fiber arts.
Time & Location
Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
About the event
The Dutchess Community College Foundation Holiday Craft Fair, which celebrated its semi centennial anniversary in 2022, offers Hudson Valley locals and visitors the opportunity to shop small (and support handmade!) Thanksgiving weekend. The foundation is now partnering with Quail Hollow Events in the promotion and organization of the decades-old fair.
Boasting just over 100 artists, the fair has become a holiday shopping tradition for many in the region, and one that stands in stark opposition to the Black Friday culture propagated by Big Box Stores. Entering its 54th year in 2026, the fair presents an alternative to the frenzied buying experience that Black Friday consumers experience. This is not a festival for imported or mass-produced products; everything onsite is handmade, with the artist or maker in attendance. Like Quail Hollow’s other events, this one is juried, with exhibitors thoughtfully selected to ensure a balanced assortment of handmade art, crafts, and…