26 - 28 July 2019
Carfest North
BBC Children's in Need in association with BBC Radio 2 and Chris
The UK's Premier Craft Organisation
Welcome to the Rural Crafts Association website we organise and present prestigious craft shows and is a major feature at the premier country shows within the United Kingdom.
The Rural Crafts Association was established in 1970 to promote the work of British craftsmen and women and has an enviable reputation for presenting a wide variety of craft products and specialist foods in a professional and enjoyable manner.
Rediscover the art of enjoyable Christmas shopping at Crafts for Christmas, presented by the Rural Crafts Association. An opportunity to purchase inspirational craftwork and specialist foods in comfortable surroundings on the four most important shopping weekends in November.
Upcoming events
2 - 4 August 2019
Festival of British Eventing
The Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing takes place at
15 - 18 August 2019
Southport Flower Show
Southport Flower Show is the largest independent flower show in
Become an Exhibitor
The Rural Crafts Association attends 18 county, agricultural, equestrian and horticultural events each year countrywide including two independent prestigious craft and specialist food events at Christmas.
For general information and working practices please click the exhibitor link below. For information on individual events and bookings please click the events link below.
Christmas Fairs
The Christmas events source talented makers and designers from all over the UK and bring together these small individual firms producing top quality products under one roof at two venues, Kent and Surrey. New products and ideas are a feature of each event. Indulge yourself, your family and friends with stunning fashions and accessories, leather bags and belts, dazzling jewellery from sparkly fashion to graceful diamonds, lustrous velvets and satins in scarves and luxurious soaps and skincare.