Market Day Craft Fair in Fishkill
Come for the masterful crafts and stay for lunch, made-to-order apple fritters, and a tour of the Van Wyck Homestead Museum - a Revolutionary War site!
Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm (rain date October 12th)
at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum – 504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY
Market Day Craft Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a modern-day take on old-time markets. In the colonial era, market days provided an opportunity for craftspeople, farmers, and friends to gather for fellowship and stock up on essential goods. The Fishkill Historical Society will use funds raised from the fair for the upkeep of the c.1732 Van Wyck Homestead Museum.
You are sure to find treasures among the over 25 Arts and Crafts vendors, featuring pressed flower gifts, wooden items, resin art, ceramics, jewelry, beautifully painted planter pots, wreaths, soaps, candles, knit clothing, quilted bags, and home decor.
The Fishkill Historical Society’s volunteers will operate concession stands offering lunch and dessert to visitors. Concessions include homemade soups, chili, baked goods, made-to-order apple fritters, and hot dogs. The Van Wyck Homestead Museum’s gift shop will be out on the grounds with t-shirts, tri-corn hats, mob caps, and raffle tickets for local restaurant gift cards.
We have invited musician Steve Kelman, who recently released an album called "Up From Water".
Steve spends a lot of time in the Hudson Valley bringing a festive atmosphere to events by performing an eclectic mix of blues, bluegrass, folk, country, and rock.
In addition to housing the Van Wyck Family for several generations, the homestead played a significant role during the Revolutionary War, as it served as the officers' headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot. The depot supported the operations of the Continental Army and the New York State militia throughout the Revolutionary War. Maintaining this historic site to tell the story of Fishkill is the mission of the historical society.
The Fishkill Historical Society is a 100% volunteer-run educational organization. Many volunteer opportunities at the museum can focus on our community members’ talents. Docents volunteer to welcome visitors to the museum or serve as tour guides to share its story. There’s a lot of upkeep needed at the museum, including cleaning and maintenance work inside and outside of the museum. Support from the community is necessary for the Van Wyck Homestead Museum to stand for another 300 years.
If you are an Artist or Crafter interested in vending at the 2025 Market Day Craft Fair, please submit the interest form below
Please let the Fishkill Historical Society know that you are interested in finding out more about joining us as a vendor at the Market Day Craft Fair in Fishkill by filling out and submitting this form. Thank you!
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