Saturday Craft Fair — Festival Finale

About this event

A joyful celebration of creativity, community and all things handmade The final day of the Ilkeston Festival deserves something special so we’re ending the week with a glorious burst of colour, craft and community spirit! Our Saturday Craft Fair is a warm, bustling, laughter‑filled time where makers, artists and neighbours come together to celebrate creativity in all its forms. And yes… entry is completely free. Step inside and you’ll find tables full of beautiful handmade treasures created by a talented bunch of local crafters and artists, each with their own style, story and spark. From textiles to jewellery, artwork to home décor, there’s always something unexpected, something delightful and something you’ll definitely want to take home. A fair where people stay … and stay … and stay! There’s a special kind of magic at our fairs. The kind where you say goodbye to a regular (who “must go now”), only to spot her an hour later still happily chatting away to everyone in the room. That’s the atmosphere … warm, friendly, unhurried and full of connection. Tea, cake and cheerful chatter It wouldn’t be an Our Crafty Place fair without tea, cake and plenty of conversation.