When is Indie Craft Parade 2026?

The 2026 Indie Craft Parade will be held September 11-13 at Judson Mill in Greenville, SC. The festival kicks off with our Friday Opening Night Party from 5 PM to 9 PM. Saturday is open 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

What is the difference between the Friday Opening Night Party and General Admission?

The Friday Opening Night Party is September 11 from 5-9 PM ($25). Friday tickets include early access to work by our amazing artists, a chance to win a giveaway basket filled with handmade goods donated by our makers, and live music. Many artists sell out before Sunday, so Friday is your best chance to shop. General Admission is Saturday ($10, 10 AM-5 PM) and Sunday ($8, 10 AM-4 PM). Children 16 and under are free on Saturday and Sunday.

Do kids need tickets?

Ages 16 and under are free on Saturday and Sunday. Everyone needs a ticket for Friday night, including children. Infants under 1 are exempt.

Can I take photos or video at the festival?

You are welcome to document our event! In fact we love to see attendee photos on social media tagged with #indiecraftparade. Please be considerate of artists or their work and ask before you shoot. Indie Craft Parade will have official photography and videography at the event. By attending the festival you agree to be photographed or videoed for promotional purposes.

Experience Indie Craft Parade for the entire weekend or drop in at the last minute. We have a variety of tickets to fit your budget and your schedule. Ticket prices range from $5 to $65. Kids are free all day Saturday and Sunday!

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Weekend Passes

Best Value

Weekend Pass

Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM

$40

Access to all 3 days
Includes Friday First Dibs party
Shop artists' work before it sells out
Chance to win giveaway basket

Kids attend free Sat & Sun (ages 16 and under). $25 each for Friday.

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Weekend Pass + Goodies

Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM

$65

Everything in the Weekend Pass, plus:

Curated bag of handmade goods from festival artists
Past bags have included ceramics, prints, candles, and jewelry

Kids attend free Sat & Sun (ages 16 and under). $25 each for Friday.

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First Dibs

All ages need a ticket for Friday night, including kids.

First Dibs Party

Fri, Sep 11, 5-9 PM

$25

Shop artists' work before the weekend crowds
Live music and free photo booth
Chance to win giveaway basket
Friday only. Add a day pass for Sat or Sun, or upgrade to a Weekend Pass.

$25 each — all ages need a ticket

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Saturday & Sunday

Kids attend free all day Saturday and Sunday (ages 16 and under).

Saturday $10

Sep 12, 10 AM - 5 PM

Kids attend free all day on Saturday

Just want to stop by? Saturday afternoon entry (3-5 PM): $5

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Sunday $8

Sep 13, 10 AM - 4 PM

Kids attend free all day on Sunday

Just want to stop by? Sunday afternoon entry (2-4 PM): $5

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Ticket FAQs

We have a variety of ticket options! Let us answer all your questions.

Children 16 and under receive free admission all day Saturday & Sunday!

If you wish to bring a child to the Friday Night First Dibs Party, they will need their own ticket. All ages need a ticket for the Friday night opening event.
Unless we sell out of a time slot entirely, a select number of tickets will be reserved for walk ups. We highly encourage you to buy ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Your Weekend Pass ticket is valid any time that Indie Craft Parade is open:
- Friday 5pm to 9pm
- Saturday 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 10am to 4pm
This allows you the maximum flexibility to enjoy Indie Craft Parade any time we’re open.
Your First Dibs Party ticket is valid for entry anytime on Friday, September 11 from 5 PM to 9 PM.
This is a special ticket that gives you:
- First access to our artists work (many of them sell out before the weekend is over)
- A chance to win a giveaway basket of artists’ work (average value is $150)
- Live music and a fun party to celebrate all things handmade
PLEASE NOTE: A First Dibs Party ticket only grants you access to the festival on Friday night. If you’d like to come back on Saturday or Sunday, you will need to upgrade to our Weekend Pass or purchase a separate ticket.
There are two General Admission tickets: one for Saturday and a separate one for Sunday.
If you purchase a ticket for Saturday, it is valid for entry any time during our Saturday festival hours, as early as 10 AM. There is no end time for your ticket other than the close of the festival at 5 PM.
If you purchase a ticket for Sunday, it is valid for entry any time during our Sunday festival hours, as early as 10 AM. There is no end time for your ticket other than the close of the festival at 4 PM.
There are two Last Call tickets: one for Saturday and a separate one for Sunday.
If you purchase a Last Call ticket for Saturday, it is ONLY valid between 3 PM and 5 PM. You will not be permitted to enter until 3 PM. The festival will close at 5 PM.
If you purchase a Last Call ticket for Sunday, it is ONLY valid between 2 PM and 4 PM. You will not be permitted to enter until 2 PM. The festival will close at 4 PM.
Yes, our goal is to spread our attendees across all 3 days of the festival so that the venue is not overcrowded and our parking shuttles run smoothly.

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