Augusta Holiday Craft Shows 2026: Dates, Venues and Admission for All Six Shows
Augusta holds six holiday-season craft shows in 2026, from the Harvest Festival on Halloween weekend to the Last Minute Finale the weekend before Christmas. Five are run by New England Craft Fairs, at either the Augusta Armory or the Augusta Civic Center. The sixth is a free fair at the Civic Center run by Kennebec County Community Volunteers (KCCV).
All six are Saturday-and-Sunday shows, and every date below was checked against the organizers' own websites in late September 2026.
The 2026 Augusta holiday show schedule
| Show | Dates | Venue | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Festival of Crafts | Oct 31 – Nov 1 | Augusta Armory | 9am–4pm | $3 adults |
| Veterans Weekend Arts & Craft Show | Nov 14–15 | Augusta Armory | 9am–4pm | $3 adults |
| KCCV Holiday Craft Fair | Nov 21–22 | Augusta Civic Center | 9am–3pm | Free |
| Christmas in New England Arts & Craft Show | Nov 28–29 | Augusta Civic Center | 9am–4pm | $5 adults |
| Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Show | Dec 12–13 | Augusta Armory | 9am–4pm | $3 adults |
| Last Minute Arts & Craft Show Finale | Dec 19–20 | Augusta Armory | 9am–4pm | $3 adults |
At the New England Craft Fairs shows, children 12 and under get in free and parking is free.
The two venues
- Augusta Armory: 179 Western Ave (Route 202), off I-95 Exit 109. The organizer lists the Armory as wheelchair accessible, on the right side of the building.
- Augusta Civic Center: 76 Community Drive, off I-95 Exit 112. Also listed as wheelchair accessible.
The shows, in order
Harvest Festival of Crafts (October 31 – November 1, Armory). The first of the season. Maine and New England artists and craftsmen sell their own work, so it's an early chance to start holiday shopping.
Veterans Weekend Arts & Craft Show (November 14–15, Armory). The 22nd annual edition. Same format and hours as the Harvest Festival.
KCCV Holiday Craft Fair (November 21–22, Civic Center). KCCV's 6th annual fair, 9am to 3pm both days, with no entry fee. Local crafters, makers, artists and bakers sell handmade goods, and there are photos with Santa, a 50/50 raffle and concessions. Proceeds support local families, schools and nonprofits in Kennebec County.
Christmas in New England Arts & Craft Show (November 28–29, Civic Center). The 47th annual Thanksgiving-weekend show, which the organizer calls the largest craft show of its season. Admission is $5 for adults. If you're traveling, the organizer lists a $105-per-night rate at the Best Western next to the Civic Center; call the hotel at 207-622-4751 and ask for the Maine Made Crafts rate.
Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Show (December 12–13, Armory). The 46th annual Last Minute show, two weeks before Christmas.
Last Minute Arts & Craft Show Finale (December 19–20, Armory). The final Augusta show before Christmas.
For crafters
New England Craft Fairs takes applications for its five Augusta shows by mail or through the online form on its website, and posts booth sizes and fees on its Show Sizes and Fees page. The organizer says many of its shows sell out, so apply early. Contacts: Steven Taylor, show chairman, 207-946-7079; Lois Taylor, 706-843-9188; LTpromo@aol.com. Crafters set up at the Armory shows on Friday 1
–3 or Saturday 6–8, and at the Civic Center show on Saturday morning.KCCV takes applications for its fair through the seller application page on its website.
Q: When are the Augusta holiday craft shows in 2026?
There are six: the Harvest Festival (Oct 31 – Nov 1), Veterans Weekend (Nov 14–15), the KCCV Holiday Craft Fair (Nov 21–22), Christmas in New England (Nov 28–29), the Last Minute show (Dec 12–13) and the Last Minute Finale (Dec 19–20).
Q: How much does it cost to get in?
Adults pay $3 at the Armory shows and $5 at Christmas in New England. Children 12 and under are free at those shows. The KCCV Holiday Craft Fair has no entry fee.
Q: Which Augusta shows are at the Civic Center and which are at the Armory?
The KCCV Holiday Craft Fair and Christmas in New England are at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The Harvest Festival, Veterans Weekend and both Last Minute shows are at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave.
Q: Is parking free?
Yes. New England Craft Fairs lists free parking at all of its Augusta shows.
Related reading
- Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Maine 2026
- Craft Fairs in Maine 2026: A Vendor's and Visitor's Guide
- Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude 2026
- Gardens Aglow 2026
Details in this guide come from New England Craft Fairs and KCCV as of late September 2026. Confirm before you go.
Last updated: September 2026
