Carlsbad Village Faire May 1, 2022
One of the favorite arts and craft fairs returns to Carlsbad Village on Sunday May 1. Supposedly, the Carlsbad Village Street Faire is the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US (other than perhaps its counter-part, the November Carlsbad Village Faire).
The Carlsbad Village Faire takes place from 8 am until 5 pm, so you have plenty of time to enjoy hundreds of vendors and shop all you want.
The Carlsbad Village Faire is in the heart of town, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Faire will spill over onto side streets, including State Street over to Carlsbad Village Drive. [note - photo is from a different art fair in the Village]
Signs are already out warning everyone about this special event, since much of the parking will not be available due to the vendor booths, and certain streets will be closed.
The Carlsbad Village Faire is pretty impressive. Having attended several times I think it’s not cliché-ish to say there is probably something for everyone, with hundreds of vendors.
And if you get tired of the Faire you are surrounded by numerous local Carlsbad Village retailers.
They say to expect 85,000 or so attendees so it will be crowded and parking could be a challenge.
So what can you expect to find? You can plan on unique clothing, arts and crafts, gift items, home furnishings and accessories, collectibles, plants and garden items, antiques, products from around the world, and so much more.
There will also be an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, an international food court, and a children’s area.
It’s a fun time to explore the Village, despite the crowds. And the Carlsbad beaches are just a couple of blocks away for a stroll.
Plan on parking being limited due to the crowds, with many spaces taken up by Carlsbad Village Faire vendors, so arrive early if you can. The good news is parking is free in Carlsbad.
As an option, consider taking advantage of free shuttles offered throughout the day as in the past at roughly 15-minute intervals at 2 locations. Shuttles are located at the northwest corner of Sears at The Shoppes at Carlsbad (at the 78 and El Camino Real/Marron Road). The 2nd location is the Poinsettia Coaster Station on Avenida Encinas between Palomar Airport Road and Poinsettia Lane.
Another travel option is to take the Coaster train, with additional trains being offered that day. The train station is a short walk to the Faire.
Carlsbad Village Street Faire 2022
May 1 ~ 8 am to 5 pm
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