About this Event
🍂 CALLING ALL REGIONAL ARTISTS, CRAFTERS & FINE ARTISANS! 🎨
Showcase your creativity at Oglebayfair—one of the tri-state area's premier fall festivals, drawing over 100,000 visitors to celebrate fine craft, community heritage, and autumn traditions.
🍁 WELCOME TO OGLEBAYFAIR
Join fine artists, master craftspeople, traditional artisans, and creative entrepreneurs for a vibrant weekend filled with handmade artwork, heritage crafts, seasonal celebrations, and festive entertainment.
Whether you create fine pottery, woodcarvings, blown glass, jewelry, textiles, metalwork, or gourmet specialty goods, this is an exceptional opportunity to connect with tens of thousands of regional shoppers and showcase your craft in a historic park setting.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Event Dates:
- October 2–4, 2026
⏰ Time:
- Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Oglebay Park
465 Lodge Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
🎟️ Admission: Free for all guests (Free parking & shuttles provided)
🛍️ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- Phil Maxwell Artists' Market: Juried fine art, pottery, woodcrafts, and hand-blown glass on the Mansion Museum lawn
- German Rathskeller: Authentic German cuisine, regional craft beers, and live polka music at Hess Shelter
- Annual Oglebayfair Parade: Festive community procession on Saturday morning
- Saturday Night Fireworks: Spectacular fireworks display over Schenk Lake
- Live Music & Stages: Multiple outdoor performance zones featuring bluegrass, country, and rock
- Family Activities: Kids' zones, inflation stations, and special events at Oglebay Good Zoo
- Gourmet Food & Artisan Marketplace: Local seasonal treats, baked goods, and handmade specialty foods
🧑🎨 ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Artists, craftspeople, gourmet food producers, and fine artisans are invited to apply for booth space at the Phil Maxwell Artists' Market.
📧 Vendor Applications & Inquiries:
Form & details via: danielmcculure@gmail.com
Please include:
- Business/Artist name and full contact information
- Jury application fee ($30)
- Detailed description of your handmade products or process
- High-resolution photos of your artwork and booth setup
Space is juried and strictly limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Come showcase your craft, connect with thousands of fall shoppers, and be part of Wheeling's beloved autumn tradition! 🍂🎨
Event venue & nearby stays
Oglebay Park Wheeling, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, United States
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