Indie Craft Parade
The Post and Courier Greenville
March 31, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s celebration of all things handmade is now accepting artist applications for their seventeenth annual festival. This juried show recognizes excellence in handcrafted art, and will feature the work of over 100 artists this September at the historic Judson Mill District. The 2026 event will take place September 11-13.
Applications are open one month earlier this year and can be submitted online through midnight on April 20. All crafters, artisans, designers, and makers are encouraged to submit their work for consideration. Entry fee information and guidelines are available at www.indiecraftparade.com.
Indie Craft Parade was created for Greenville, South Carolina in 2010 to support and promote independent artists, educate the community about the modern craft movement, and encourage a renewed appreciation for quality handmade goods. Each year, the festival highlights and contributes to the artistic and innovative local economy of Greenville, SC. The 2026 event is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America to honor handmade during America’s Semiquincentennial