West Craft Fest returns to Philadelphia this month, giving arts and crafts enthusiasts a chance to peruse the work of local creators.
The event, to be held at The Woodlands in University City on Saturday, April 27, will feature live music and more than 100 vendors selling a variety of original pieces, including jewelry, clothing, and paintings. The 54-acre space has hosted West Craft Fest regularly in the spring and fall since 2012.
This will be the first Spring West Craft Fest since 2022 as the April 2023 event has been cancelled. The event is held at The Woodlands in September, and the holiday season is also held at the Rotunda each December.
One of the staples of West Craft Fest is Tiny Circus, an acrobatic performance by the all-female group Tangle Movement Arts.
West Craft Fest began in 2009, founded by Wilder and Mike Scott Straight with shop owner Emily Dorn. The event was originally called “Go West! Craft Fest,” but in 2018 the founders received comments and concerns about the association of the word “Go West” with settler and colonization. Ta.
Applications for the vendor, which is typically made up of Philadelphia creators, or West Philadelphia creators, closed last month. Organizers say they received nearly 300 applications and a complete list of vendors is available online.
April West Craft Fest is the only event being held in The Woodlands this year, according to event organizers.
The rain date is Sunday, April 28th. Please plan to walk, cycle or use public transport as cars are not allowed at the venue during the event.
west craft fest
Saturday, April 27th
11am to 5pm | Free admission
The Woodland
4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
