MerrittFest 2026

MerrittFest 2026 — A Bay Area Ceramic Celebration!

Join us for a one-day outdoor craft fair celebrating the vibrant Bay Area ceramics community! 

MerrittFest brings together an incredible mix of styles and aesthetics from artists across the Bay Area. You’ll find many Merritt Ceramics studio members alongside talented artists from other studios, all sharing their passion for clay.

Bring your family, friends, and dogs for a day of art, community, and creativity. Eat, shop, and discover your new favorite handmade ceramics—all while supporting local artists and small businesses!

Vendor Application requirements: Please email us at info@merrittceramics.com with the subject line "MerrittFest Application"

-Artist/Vendor Name

-IG Handle if you have one

-Website if you have one

-If you don't have either of the two socials above, please submit in a compressed zip file with 10 images of your work that you plan on selling. Please label each file with your first and last name.

-Deadline for applications is September 25th by 6pm.

-Vendor must have some handmade ceramics for sale but are not limited to selling only ceramics. Ceramics must be made by the vendor.

MerrittFest Vendor info:

-MerrittFest will take place OUTSIDE in our large parking lot located behind the studio.

-There are 50 total vendor spots for this craft fair

-Booth size is approx. 10ft wide by 8ft long

-You may share a booth with a friend. Both applicants need to apply. ($50 booth fee can be split among the two once accepted)

-$50 booth fee due after being accepted

-Vendors are to supply their own tables, chairs, displays, payment processors, and canopy (not required but recommended)

-If a vendor can no longer participate in the event, we must be notified a minimum of two weeks prior to the date of the event for their vending fee to be fully refunded. Any cancellations after that, their vending fee will not be refunded.