Welcome Artisans!
Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen – 76th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival
Our Holiday Juried Fine Art & Craft Festival offers artisans the opportunity to showcase their work alongside a carefully selected group of talented makers known for exceptional craftsmanship and creativity. Attended by more than 1,200 shoppers each year, the event attracts customers seeking one-of-a-kind gifts and distinctive handmade pieces in an intimate setting where artists can connect directly with patrons, share their inspirations, and discuss their techniques with an engaged audience.
NEW–ONE DAY ONLY!
Saturday, October 10, 9-4 pm, 2026
Our Holiday Juried Fine Art and Craft Festival offers a chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts or pieces to reflect your style, created by artisans selected for their skill and creativity. Engage with these talented artists and learn about their inspirations and techniques in an intimate setting.
Applications are open until September 12th!
Fees
◦ 10 ft x 10 ft – $170
◦ 10 ft x 10 ft corner booth – $195
◦ 20 ft x 10 ft – $340
◦ 20 ft x 10 ft corner booth – $365
• If you are unable to volunteer, a $25 non-volunteer fee will apply.
• If you are not a member of the Reading-Berks Chapter of the Guild a $35 fee will be added.
Application & Eligibility
Participation in the Holiday Show is open to members of both the Reading-Berks Chapter and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Priority consideration is given to Reading-Berks Guild juried members.
If you are not currently a juried member or guild member, you may still apply to the show; however, please complete the Show Jurying process before submitting your application.
Show Jurying for the Holiday Show
If you are not currently a juried member — or are not yet a Guild Member — we strongly recommend submitting your
work for Show Jurying before applying to the Holiday Show.
Becoming a juried member of the guild is a separate process from Show Jurying for the Holiday Show.
Show Jurying is used specifically to determine whether your work meets the quality and presentation of this event.
To submit work for Show Jurying, please email:
• Four (4) images of your work
• One (1) booth image
Please keep image files under 2 MB.
Email: standards@rbcrafts.org
Subject line: Holiday Show Jurying
Juried Member Status
Becoming a juried member of the guild is a separate process from Show Jurying for the Holiday Show.
Guild members who have maintained membership for at least three months are eligible to apply for juried member status. Information about the juried member process can be found on our website under Resources Standards.
If you are unsure whether you have completed the juried member process, please contact the Standards Committee at:
standards@rbcrafts.org
Non-Member Participation
Non-members accepted into the Holiday Show are strongly encouraged to join the Reading-Berks Guild. Chapter
membership also includes full membership in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.
Learn more about joining our guild: Join Our Guild
Student Opportunities
The Reading-Berks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen invites Students to participate in the Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival.
Student eligibility: Current full/part-time Student at a College, University or High School.
Student fees: There is no charge for students to participate. You DO NEED TO APPLY to reserve your space. Student space is limited to one provided 8 ft. table.
Please review our Artisan Information sheet for complete details on policies and application requirements.
Students with questions, please contact education@rbcrafts.org
Please review our Artisan Information sheet for complete details on policies and application requirements.
