#2 Art & Design Event
The organizers of the event describe it as: “part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new.” Launched in 2006, the event draws some 86,000 attendees each year. In 2013, it spawned 98 independently produced “Mini” and “Featured Maker” fairs around the world. Next: May 2015
#3 Art & Design Event
Held twice annually, the craft fair is a network of events surrounding the D.I.Y. community. Hundreds of craft businesses have launched at the fair, which draws 25,000 guests a year. Next: Summer 2015
#4 Art & Design Event
Regarded as one of the West Coast’s premier design events, the showcase previews the work of top interior and landscape designers at prestigious local homes. It raises funds for San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program and draws some 15,000 visitors each year. Next: April 25-May 25, 2015
#5 Art & Design Event
The craft and design show features artists, designers, and craftspeople whose work is inspired by the West Coast lifestyle. Attendance is free and open to the general public. The 2013 event had 175 vendors and 10,000 attendees. Next: December 6-7, 2014
#6 Art & Design Event
Some 10,000 collectors attend the annual show, which features approximately 60 vendors from the United States and Europe. The oldest international arts and antiques show on the West Coast, it sells everything from furniture to paintings and jewelry. Next: October 2015
#7 Art & Design Event
The three-day event celebrates all things handmade. Held at the Fort Mason Center, the juried craft show offers jewelry, clothing, and more from 225 American artists. Next: July 31-August 2, 2015
#8 Art & Design Event
Known as the largest weekend holiday arts fair of its kind in Northern California, the event benefits listener-funded radio station KPFA 94.1. It showcases handmade goods—including ceramics, block-printed art, and contemporary paper goods—from more than 200 exhibitors. Next: December 20-21, 2014
#9 Art & Design Event
The show is the leading art fair focused on art from the tribal cultures in the United States. It has 80 participating galleries representing the arts of Asian, Oceanic, African, Native American, and Latin American indigenous people. Next: February 6-8, 2015
#10 Art & Design Event
Launched in 2013, the new event aims to unite the lifestyle and technology communities. It drew top-notch speakers in its first year, including Susan Gregg Koger, co-founder of ModCloth. This year, the event expanded to a conference with a free festival featuring more than 100 artisans the following day. Next: Fall 2015
