An Apple Festival favorite every year, the Arts & Crafts Fair brings a wide variety of crafters from across the region. Handmade items such as seasonal decorations, jewelry, and personal and household accessories are among the many items that will catch your eye.
Pat's BBQ will have their food truck parked in the middle of all the action with Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches and more. Stroll the outdoor booths Friday and Saturday and enjoy the old-fashioned flavor of the street fair atmosphere.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
VENDORS: As of 7/19/22, we are almost at capacity! We will be instituting a Waitlist system for anyone who is still interested in participating. We will admit waitlisted vendors on a first come, first serve basis as space allows. If you would like to join the waitlist, please register and indicate on the form that, in the event we are not able accommodate you, if you would like your registration fee to be refunded or if you would like it be applied towards registration for the 2023 Arts & Crafts Fair.
The Arts & Crafts Music Jam returns this year with performances by local musicians to entertain you while you shop.
4pm - 5pm / Holt & Crain
Event Partners: Penn Aluminum International
5:30pm - 6:30pm / Pity Thy Neighbors
Event Partners: Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association
1:30pm - 2:30pm / Jason Caraway
Event Partners: The Landings at Reed Station Crossing &
Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group
3pm - 4pm / Greta and Her Guitar
Event Partners: Capital Supply Company &
Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group
4pm - 5pm / Gentle Ben
Event Partners: Penn Aluminum International &
Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group
5:30pm - 7pm / Carr & Tejada
Event Partners: Christine Heins Attorney at Law &
Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group
WHERE: North 13th Street, from Walnut Street to Manning Street,
including Locust Street between 13th & 12th Streets.
WHEN:
Friday, Sept 17th ~ 10am to 9pm
Saturday, Sept 18th ~ 10am to 9pm
EVENT CHAIR: Stephanie Tanner
Interested in becoming an Arts & Crafts Fair vendor? Click the link below to download an information sheet with registration form.
Spaces are limited and fill quickly! Register before July 31st and receive a discount on your fee!SPACES ARE FULL FOR 2022!
2022 Arts & Crafts Fair Vendor Information & Registration Form
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Vendors can now register online with credit or debit card!
2022 Arts & Crafts Fair Online RegistrationREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
The Murphysboro Apple Festival has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures and has added additional handwashing stations and sanitizing stations throughout the Festival grounds. Please follow all recommended guidelines while attending the Festival in order to keep it fun and safe for everyone!