2026 UPDATE

For over 30 years, the Holiday Craft Festival at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center has served as a hub for artisans to showcase their unique talents and handmade gifts for members from the Gainesville community and beyond. It is a tradition that we cherish and plan meticulously each year to ensure the experience is full of joy and holiday spirit for all.

We’re pleased to announce that in 2026, the O’Connell Center Holiday Craft Festival will be returning. On Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th we will welcome all patrons and vendors back into the O’Connell Center for North Central Florida’s largest indoor craft festival!

Having played host to the Craft Festival for over 30 years, we’re thrilled to see this event’s significance and impact return after a year hiatus.

Vendors and attendees; keep an eye on our website and your email for more updates as we move closer to making the 2026 Craft Festival a reality!

Thank you all for your support and patronage. We can’t wait to welcome you all back this November!

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