Never miss what is happening in Ocean County
Events, new openings and weekend plans from every corner of Ocean County. Straight to your inbox, free.
Ocean County’s school bands, churches and community groups fill the calendar with holiday craft fairs every November and December. Here are the 2026 holiday craft fairs and markets in Ocean County, NJ, in date order, so you can plan your shopping weekends.
Saint Peter School 48th Annual Craft Fair
- Town: Point Pleasant Beach
- Where: Saint Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: Free, with free parking
The Saint Peter School PTA brings more than 80 crafters to its 48th annual fair. Expect raffles, a cash 50/50, food and music, which makes it a good early start to gift shopping.
LBIF Holiday Market Festival
- Town: Long Beach Township (Loveladies)
- Where: Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard
- When: November 14 through December 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences runs its Holiday Market Festival for a full month, giving you plenty of chances to stop in. It is a good place to look for handmade and artist-made gifts on the island.
The Merry Market Holiday Craft Show
- Town: Long Beach Township (Brant Beach)
- Where: St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard
- When: Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: $3
More than 70 local vendors sell handmade and homemade arts and crafts, plus tasty treats and raffles. With two days to choose from, it fits easily into Thanksgiving week plans.
Toms River East Marching Raiders Craft and Vendor Fair
- Town: Toms River
- Where: Toms River High School East, 1225 Raider Way
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Marching Raiders band boosters host this fundraiser fair, one of the earliest-opening shows of the season. Every purchase supports the band program.
Forked River Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft Fair
- Town: Forked River (Lacey)
- Where: Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main Street (Route 9)
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Shop handmade crafts for holiday gifts, a home-baked dessert table, kids’ tables and food for purchase. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to visit, so bring a camera.
Point Pleasant Boro Band 51st Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Gift Auction
- Town: Point Pleasant
- Where: Memorial Middle School, Laura Herbert Drive
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (prize drawings start at 3 p.m.)
About 100 craft vendors fill the school, along with a large gift basket auction, a 50/50, breakfast and lunch, band performances and Santa. Proceeds benefit the Point Pleasant Boro High School Marching Band.
Jackson Township High School Band 13th Annual Vendor and Craft Fair
- Town: Jackson
- Where: Jackson Township High School gym, 125 North Hope Chapel Road
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: Free, with free parking
More than 100 vendors and crafters, a mega 50/50, a mini gift auction and a concession stand. Pair it with the Jackson tree lighting later that afternoon.
Berkeley Winter Craft Fest
- Town: Bayville (Berkeley)
- Where: Berkeley Township Recreation Center, 630 Route 9
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: Free (registration requested)
This free winter fair also collects new toys and ShopRite gift cards for local families, so it is an easy way to give back while you shop.
Brick Elks Lodge Craft and Vendor Fair
- Town: Brick
- Where: Brick Elks Lodge 2151, 2491 Hooper Avenue
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to the public with up to 50 vendors. Santa visits from noon to 1 p.m., and the kitchen is open for food and drinks.
Lacey Holiday Vendor Fair
- Town: Forked River (Lacey)
- Where: Charles A. Smith Community Center, 15 East Lacey Road
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lacey Recreation’s holiday fair runs into the late afternoon, which works well if your morning is already booked.
Sip and Shop Christmas Vendor Fair
- Town: Little Egg Harbor
- Where: Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, 261 Country Club Boulevard
- When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A last-minute shopping stop in southern Ocean County, with an all-day happy hour featuring drink specials and half-priced appetizers.
Tip: Many small vendors prefer cash, and the most popular fairs get busy in the first hour, so arrive early for the best selection.
More in Ocean County: tree lightings, holiday light displays and Thanksgiving week events are coming up across the county.
Get Ocean County in your inbox
The best events, new openings and things to do, once a week. Free.
