2024 Carlsbad Village Street Faire is May 5
One of our more popular arts and craft fairs returns to Carlsbad Village on Sunday May 5, 2024.
The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is reportedly the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US, other than its counter-part, the Carlsbad Village Faire in November. This is the 50th year for this fair!
The Carlsbad Village Street Faire takes place from 8 am until 5 pm, so there is ample time to enjoy over 900 vendors and shop all you want.
The Carlsbad Village Faire takes place in the heart of the Village, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Faire spills over onto side streets, too. (photo is from another art fair in the Village in the same area).
Given the number of vendor booths much of the public parking will not be available so plan accordingly.
The Carlsbad Village Faire is impressive. I’ve attended several times, and it’s not a cliché to say there is something for everyone, given the variety and number of vendors.
As well there are abundant local retailers in the downtown area to explore if you get tired of the Faire.
Projections are for 100,000 or so attendees, so it will be crowded.
So what can you hope to find? Expect 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 be a traditional pancake breakfast, an international food court, and a children’s area with rides and games.
It could be a fun time to explore the Village, despite the crowds. And the Carlsbad beaches are just a couple of blocks away for a walk before or after shopping.
You can plan on parking being very limited due to the crowds, and spaces taken up by vendors, so arrive early if you can. The good news is parking is free in Carlsbad, however you may need to walk a distance.
Consider taking advantage of the free shuttles offered throughout the day at roughly 15-minute intervals. Shuttles are located at the northwest corner of Sears at The Shoppes at Carlsbad (at the 78 and El Camino Real/Marron Road), and the Poinsettia Coaster Station on Avenida Encinas.
A FREE Bike Valet Service will be provided by the City of Carlsbad. Monitored bike parking will be at the Engels and Volkers parking lot at 2965 Roosevelt Street.
Another travel option is to take the Coaster train (Commuter Rail) – check the Coaster Schedule. The train station is just a short walk to the Faire.
Carlsbad Village Street Faire 2024
May 5 ~ 8 am to 5 pm
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