Capital Art and Craft Festivals 2026
Capital Art and Craft Festivals are juried handmade art and fine-craft shows produced by SPARGO, Inc. After the former Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly closed, the festivals relocated to the DTC Expo at Dulles Town Center in Sterling, Virginia. The next confirmed show is the Winter 2026 edition on December 11–13, 2026. Public hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday (times subject to change). More than 250 juried artists exhibit clothing and textiles, jewelry, glass, pottery, wood, photography, food specialties, and other handmade work. Advance adult tickets are $10 and door tickets are $12; seniors receive discounts and children under 12 are admitted free. Parking is free. Spring, fall, and winter editions are scheduled annually at the Sterling venue; see the official festival calendar for artist applications and future dates.
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Sterling - DTC Expo at Dulles Town Center, Virginia, United States