HERKIMER – The Herkimer Arts and Crafts Fair will bring more than 100 vendors to Herkimer College on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Herkimer County College Foundation.
The Herkimer Arts and Crafts Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Robert McLaughlin College Center, 100 Reservoir Road. Kessler Promotions is producing the event, which is sponsored by NBT Bank, according to a Nov. 2 news release.
Handmade goods and student support
Experience the Herkimer Arts and Crafts Fair for unique handmade goods and student support
The juried show will feature pottery, gourmet foods, woodworking, textiles, weaving, oil paintings, soaps and jewelry. Organizers expect more than 100 vendors, giving Mohawk Valley shoppers a chance to browse a range of handmade goods in one place.
All proceeds from the fair benefit the college foundation. In the release, Herkimer College President Terri Grates Day said participation helps support scholarships and opportunities for students.
“The Arts and Craft Fair is more than a holiday tradition,” Day said. “It is a celebration of the talent, generosity, and community spirit that makes the Mohawk Valley special.”
Admission and tickets
Admission at the door is $5, payable in cash. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free. Veterans and active military members also receive free admission with identification in honor of Veterans Day weekend, according to the release.
Advance tickets are available online. The organizer’s event page lists online general admission at $6.20, including a $1.20 fee, compared with the $5 cash price at the door.
Plan your visit
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Robert McLaughlin College Center, Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer.
- Cost: $5 cash at the door; free for children 5 and younger and for veterans and active military members with ID.
- Beneficiary: Herkimer County College Foundation.
Shoppers can review the vendor directory and event information on the official Herkimer County Arts & Crafts Fair website. The site organizes vendors by areas within the college center.
For more information, contact Deborah Kessler at 315-794-0695 or Deborah@kesslerpromotions.com.
Source: Kessler Promotions’ Nov. 2, 2026, news release.
