Welcome to the
32nd Annual Craft Fair at the Bay
July 16 & 17, 2022
Community House & Waterfront - Alton Bay, NH
Event Dates
& Hours:
Saturday 
July 16 
10am - 5pm
Sunday 
July 17
10am - 4pm
Set Up Hours:
Saturday 7/16 from 6am to 9am
NO FRIDAY SET UP
All exhibitors must be onsite and booths ready to open by 9:30am
Health & Safety
Castleberry Exhibitors and Staff must adhere to all local and state mandates during event.
Check In
Castleberry Registration is located at the Alton Bay Community House. Please stop by for booth number, parking pass, 2022 Artisan button and show details.
Unloading
  • No vehicles may drive onto the grass.
  • Unload from parking lot and perimeter only. 
  • Immediately after unloading park in designated area across the street or north of the Pier beyond the boardwalk.
Caution - uneven grass and wind
  • If you have applied for a 10x10 outdoor booth be prepared to set up on uneven grass with a slope at the back of the booth.
  • This venue is directly on the waterfront with exposure to wind. A single gust can ruin inventory and destroy canopies. Please be sure to bring both weights and stakes to secure your booth and canopy. 
  • Exhibitors MUST weigh down canopy and booth.
Parking
  • Exhibitor Parking is located across the street or north of the Pier beyond the boardwalk.
  • All Exhibitors must park in designated area during show hours. 
  • Cargo trailers and campers are NOT allowed in Alton Bay. You may drop your trailer on the Letter S Road. Easy to find, follow Route 11 towards downtown, take right on Letter S Road, follow to where the boat trailers are parked at Jones Field Rd.
  • Do not park in the Alton Bay parking lot - we must leave this available to our shoppers.
Food
  • Free Coffee & Snacks will be provided on Saturday until 9am. 
  • There are local convenience stores and eateries nearby, many within walking distance.
Toilets
  • Flush Toilets are located across the street from the South end of the event.
Electricity
  • There is NO electricity available at this venue. 
ATM
  • The closest ATM has been located at The Corner Store, at the south end of the street past the event. This location may have closed.
  • TD Bank ATM is located 1.5 miles away downtown.
Security
  • Security will be on site at show closing Saturday and remain until 7:00am on Sunday.
  • Security is only a deterrent. We are not responsible for loss or damages. 
  • You MUST cover/enclose your booth at closing each day. 
Sales Tax
  • There is no Retail Sales Tax in New Hampshire
  • Meals Tax is 9%
Trash
  • All exhibitors are responsible for removing their own garbage.
  • Please DO NOT use Trash Cans on site, these are for our shoppers. Kindly dispose all garbage into the dumpster located across the street.
  • Please make sure to clean up after the show, leaving your space as you had found it. 
Rules & Regulations
Important Note to Specialty Food Vendors 
  • Please Bring with you to the event a copy of all food local or State Health Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Proof that the food you are sampling or selling is made in an inspected facility. 
  • There is no additional permit fee for this event
Links of Interest
Exhibitor List: Check out who will be at the show.

Directions: Driving Directions to the event
  • From 95 N to Spaulding Turnpike, take Exit 15 onto Route 11W.
  • GPS Address: 24 Mt. Major Highway Alton Bay, NH

Weather: This event is held rain, snow, or shine.

Upcoming Events
July 23 & 24 Brewster, MA
10th Annual Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival
Location: Drummer Boy Park
Free Admission - Outdoor Event
Show Hours: Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4 
Beautiful Seaside location on Historic Route 6!

July 30 & 31 Sandwich, MA
Sandwich Summer Craft Festival
Location: Former Henry T Wing School
Free Admission - Outdoor Event
Show Hours: Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4 
Convenient Upper Cape Location!

August 6 & 7 Chatham, MA
Chatham Summer Craft Festival
Location: Chatham Community Center Lawn
Free Admission - Outdoor Event
Show Hours: Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Convenient Downtown location near the beach!
For a complete calendar of events please visit our website