Question 1

What are the dates of the 2026 Spring and Fall Shows?

Accepted Answer

The Spring Craft Show takes place on Saturday, May 9th from 9am - 4pm with no rain date.The Fall Craft Show takes place on Saturday,  September 19th from 9am - 4pm. Rain date is 9/20.

Question 2

Where does the show take place?

Accepted Answer

You can find vendors on Broadway between Holly and Laurel Avenues, Pitman Avenue between Broadway and Simpson Ave, and on Ballard Avenue and in Ballard Park. Our shops and restaurants are also open during the show!

Question 3

Who should apply?

Accepted Answer

We look for unique hand craft vendors, and welcome new vendors as well as vendors from previous years return. Additionally home bakers, food trucks, Pitman businesses & Pitman non-profits are standard in our vendor line up.

Vendor Code of Conduct:
At our craft show, professionalism and courtesy set the tone for a successful event. 
We look for vendors who will:
Treat the Craft Show Committee, volunteers, fellow vendors, and attendees with respect and kindness.
Arrive promptly for load-in, follow all provided instructions, and adhere to our load-out procedures to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
Actively promote the event with enthusiasm and positivity.
Be prepared to adapt to reasonable changes in weather conditions to maintain a great experience for all.

Hand Crafters:
 
Assemble objects themselves from (mostly) raw materials. Categories include, but are not limited to: 
Activities (done or made on the spot, i.e. face painting, sand art etc.)
Adult & Children’s Apparel/Jewelry/Accessories
Candles/Scents
Decorations
Fine Art
Housewares
Paper Products
Pet Products

Home Bakers:

Sell food that does not require temperature control. Home Bakers must have a Cottage Food Operator Permit from the New Jersey Department of Health. For more information, including a list of included food items, please visit the New Jersey Department of Health.

Food trucks/trailers/carts:

Prepare food on-site for immediate consumption or are selling food that requires temperature control. Approval from the Gloucester County Board of Health is mandatory. Call 856-218-4170 for more information.

If you are cooking or serving hot food you may need a fire permit. Email firesafety@pitman.org or call 856-589-2433. Failure to call and meet all county and local requirements will result in expulsion by the Fire Marshal on the morning of the show. Call now to avoid this problem.

Non-profits:

Pitman nonprofits are welcome to come be a part of the show as they are a vital part of our greater community! Nonprofits are expected to host a craft, games, or make sales to craft show guests.Organizations seeking to set up information booths only are prohibited. After the April 1st  registration deadline, any additional non-profit spaces will be opened up to nonprofits based outside of Pitman.  Nonprofit space will be limited to 5% maximum of overall spots sold.

Commercial vendors:

Sell a commercial product, (like windows, countertops, or own a service based company) made mostly or completely by others. Some products blur this line. In that event decisions about whether an object is a craft or a commercial item are made at the sole discretion of The Pitman Craft Show Committee.  Commercial spots are limited.

Question 4

Who should NOT apply?

Accepted Answer

Direct to buyer/Consumer/MLM (Scentsy, Lularoe, Pampered Chef), vendors with imported goods or mass-produced items or information booths.

Question 5

Show History

Accepted Answer

The Pitman Craft Show, presented  by the Greater Pitman Chamber of Commerce, boasts a rich history spanning decades. Held in Uptown Pitman, the event features 250-350 handcraft vendors, food trucks, Pitman-based non-profits, and local businesses on and off Broadway. On average, around ten thousand shoppers attend each show.

The Spring Craft Show occurs in early May, while the Fall Craft Show takes place on the third Saturday of September.

The Pitman Craft Show is the largest fundraiser for the Greater Pitman Chamber of Commerce and helps fund grants for local businesses, free community programs Uptown, the Pitman Bucks program, and other resources the GPCC needs to support Pitman’s business community.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the 2026 Spring and Fall Shows?

Where does the show take place?

Who should apply?

Who should NOT apply?

Show History