Craft Fair 2025

We are hosting a Craft Fair in marquees on the Castle lawn for the first weekend of Hay Festival - Sat 24 - Mon 26 May 2025.

The countdown is on! The castle lawn will become the home of more than 30 skilled makers. Visitors will see some familiar faces and hopefully some new ones too. Featuring textiles, leather, ceramics, jewellery, wood, basket ware, and much more.

Featuring work from:

Elizabeth Moriarty, Whites Farm Baskets, Felted Sheep Company, Wye Wicks, WoodnClay, James Newman, Helen Simone Textiles, Bernadette’s Bags, The Wildwood Artist, Mooniiplaits Crochet, Me Semi-Precious, Spalt Made, Beacons Pottery, Carpenter and Cloth, Belinda Gilbert and Stephen Nicolls, ESB Leather, Buckwood Studios, Jane Hickman, Brook Street Pottery, Rebound Books, Bee Welsh Honey, Happy Days Jewellery, Eynonymous Designs, Town and, Country Walking Sticks, Bea’s Wardrobe, Joon Silver, Rag Bagz, Lauriel Design, Drifft, and Sarah Marshall.

If that wasn’t enough, Sally Mathews will be bringing the lawn to life with her wonderful life size animal sculptures! Plus, enjoy enchanting recitals from the Solstice Collective, our wind quartet in residence. This event is a fantastic opportunity to support local artisans, discover unique treasures, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Hay.

Daily 10am - 6pm