Columbus Winterfair Artists
and Gourmet Marketplace
December 5–7, 2025
Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Multi Purpose Building
Columbus, Ohio
Friday 10am–7pm
Saturday 10am–7pm
Sunday 11am–4pm
Exhibitors with name badges will be permitted to enter the building early each day.
Artist Set-Up: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Friday: 7:30am
Saturday: 8:00am
Sunday: 9:00am
Applications are open for 2025.
Anyone may apply to ODC shows; however, artists must be members of Ohio Designer Craftsmen to participate in Columbus Winterfair. Annual membership is $35 for an individual, $45 for a joint membership, and may be paid after acceptance, along with the booth fee.
How to apply to
Columbus Winterfair
Application on Zapplication.org
Apply online through Zapplication.org
Columbus Winterfair is 49 years old and still going strong. This show is supported by a loyal, craft-buying audience of over 15,000, and draws patrons from Cleveland to Indianapolis. A favorite among artists as well as patrons, Columbus Winterfair has consistently appeared in the top 10 on Sunshine Artist’s ranking of the top 100 craft shows.
To apply to Winterfair Columbus through Zapp click here.
Questions? If you have problems with ZAPP please call 614-486-7119 or email [email protected]
Important Dates
Winterfair 2025: December 5 – 7
Fri. 10 am-7 pm
Sat. 10 am-7 pm
Sun. 11 am-4 pm
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Notification of Participant Status: July 22, 2025
Accept Invitation & Booth Fee Deadline: August 29, 2025
Deadline for Cancellation Refund: September 12, 2025 (less $75.00 administrative fee).
ALL cancellations must be received in writing by September 12, 2025 to receive refund. Requests after this date are non-refundable.
Setup Info & Floor Plan Emailed: October 28, 2025
Artist Set-Up: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Booth Fees
Booth Fees:
10X10- $535
10X15- $800
10X20- $1070
*ALL booths are corner booths due to our quad layout
Frequently Asked Questions.
For the floor plan of the Columbus Winterfair, please click here.
SET UP
Set-up time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9 am to 8 pm. For a downloadable pdf for set up and parking click here.
Thursday set-up is advised for ALL exhibitors. Exhibitors must check in at the information booth BEFORE unloading.
Exhibitors are advised to bring their own dollies for unloading, as none are available.
Artists who are unloading through the garage door located in the wine bar area on the south side of the building, note that the garage door will be operational only from noon until 3 pm. After 3 pm the garage door in that area will be closed for the remainder of the show, so that the wine bar can be set-up. After 3 pm artists will have to use other doors to unload into the Bricker Building. NO EXCEPTIONS. At tear down, the garage will be available at 5 pm.
Vehicles are NOT allowed on the exhibition floor.
Exhibitors who must arrive on Friday morning must make arrangements in advance. Set-up resumes at 7:30 am on Friday and must be completed by 9:30 am. Those arriving after 8:30 am on Friday will NOT be permitted to set up until Saturday.
Booth Set up: The Safety Inspector for the State of Ohio will be on site. USE ONLY HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRICAL CORDS AND GROUNDED POWER STRIPS. Due to fire regulations, please keep all displays within the 10’ deep booth space – THIS INCLUDES EXHIBITORS’ CHAIRS.
Tape: Use Gaffers Tape or see EXPO Services.
WiFi: $25.00 per day. Search for the “Mobile Midway” wireless network on your phone or computer. Secure access is available using the encryption code “ohioexpo.” You will be given the option to sign up for a WiFi pass or log in for up to 15 minutes per day for free. Questions: Call NetSteady at 614-345-5000.
FAQS
Please be in your booth at least 15 minutes before opening. The facility will be locked for the night at 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. We will have security in the building from 6:00 pm Thursday through 7:00 pm Sunday. You must be wearing your official Winterfair badge to gain access to the building.
Booth Sign: Please display the booth sign from your exhibitor welcome packet in your booth – this sign must be clearly visible so customers can find you.
Storage: Shared and behind curtained areas on West and East sides of building. If in doubt, please ask at the information Booth. Do not put inventory in front of any fire extinguishers!!
Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited in your booth. Smoking is not allowed in the building. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DOORS PROPPED OPEN.
Change: Available at the Ticket Sales Window at the main entrance during the last half hour of the show on Friday and Saturday nights. No change given on Sunday morning.
Ohio Sales Tax: 7.5%
Booth Sitting: Sign up early at the Information Booth for breaks of up to 15 minutes. We will do everything we can to honor your request. We will have volunteers walking through the show should you need an unscheduled break. Please understand that they may be on their way to another artist but will get back to you.
Awards: There are six awards, including: Awards for Excellence and Best Booth Design. An independent juror will make all awards. Award winners receive an invitation to next year’s show, bypassing jury review.
Mailing address for artists who need packages shipped to the show:
Bricker Multi-Purpose Building (Ohio Expo Center)
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211 *Deliver to Information Booth* (We will get it to you)
Include on shipping label: Artist Name and Booth Number
Artist Surveys: There will be a paper artist survey from Sunshine Artist magazine will be included in your exhibitor packet. And we will email surveys for you to complete after the show. We always appreciate your feedback!
Tear down instructions are enclosed in your welcome packet. The building closes at 10:00 pm on Sunday night. Please let us know if you cannot be packed up and moved out by that time.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Roxanne McGovern
Fairs Coordinator
Ohio Designer Craftsmen
1665 W. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
614.486.4402
ODC EMERGENCY CONTACT: After 5 pm on Tuesday, December 2, through the duration of the show (Sunday, December 7), a cell phone number to contact a staff member directly will provided on this site. Please check back in early November.
Hotel
Coming Soon
Driving Directions
and Parking
Important Winterfair Artists Parking Information
You’ll find the Bricker Building at The Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, just north of downtown on 17th Avenue off I-71.
Once you arrive at the Ohio Expo Center’s Bricker Building, signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
Bricker Building, East Seventeenth Avenue, University District, Columbus, Sharon, Franklin County, Ohio, 43211
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-71 South to 17th Avenue/Exit111. Turn right off exit. The Bricker Building and parking are on your left. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Turn left off exit. The Bricker Building and parking are on your left. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
FROM THE EAST
Take I-70 West to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Turn left off exit. The Bricker Building and parking are on your left. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
FROM THE WEST
Take I-70 East to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Turn left off exit. The Bricker Building and parking are on your left. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.