18 - 26 September 2020
Guildford Festival
The Guildford Craft Festival is held on the attractive cobbled
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 the Christmas Fairs presented by the Rural Crafts Association. An opportunity to purchase inspirational craftwork and specialist foods in comfortable surroundings on two of the most important shopping weekends in October and November.
If you wish to exhibit with us please click “2020 Booking Form & Show details” or “2020 Guildford Form & Show details” or click the Events Tab for individual show information, where you will also be able to download the Booking Form & Show details.
2020 Events
Due to the Coronovirus pandemic our programme of events has been reduced. We are following all safety policies and guidance issued by the Government to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at these two events.
We look forward to seeing our exhibitors and visitors and wish everyone and their families health and well-being.
Guildford Craft Fair
18 – 26 September
Guildford High Street
Surrey
Loseley House Christmas Fair
12 -15 November
Loseley House
Compton
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1HS
2020 Exhibitor Lists
To aid our exhibitors during these uncertain times we will be adding exhibitor lists for each cancelled event.
Please contact exhibitors direct, they will be delighted to hear from you, many are still making stock even if it is behind closed doors!
Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Exhibitor List Dobson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials Suffolk Show
Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials South of England Show Royal Highland Show Royal Norfolk Show Great Yorkshire Show
Upcoming events
12 - 15 November 2020
Loseley House Christmas Fair – Surrey
We surround the beautiful Tithe Barn adjacent to Loseley House
5 - 9 May 2021
Badminton Horse Trials
Over 160,000 visitors enjoyed visiting this event, making it one
14 - 16 May 2021
Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth Int’ Horse Trials
A three-day event of thrilling world-class equestrian sport,
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.