There are dozens—perhaps even hundreds—of periodic craft shows, craft fairs, and craft festivals (as well as places that sell crafts) in Kentucky.
"Juried" vs. "Non-juried" shows/festivals and venues:
When a show or sales outlet is “juried,” it means that craftspeople must apply to participate, and that the quality of products as well as crafters' level of experience will be taken into consideration by a panel of judges. Typically, would-be participants are required send in a resume, photos/samples of their products, and a jurying fee. The jury is looking to determine whether or not the quality and marketability of products align with those of the craft fair. They will also make sure that a variety of products is being offered, so that each seller has a good chance of making sales.
"Non-juried" craft shows, and venues typically give out spots on a first-come-first-serve basis, typically charging a fee to exhibitors.
See also Garry Barker's cogent article, "More on Making Fairs Fair," Letter to Craft Horizons (February, 1973, Volume 33, Number 1), p.10.
Some of the fairs/events/shows listed below are usually ANNUAL, but their websites may not be up to date! Many of these events will also appear in the CALENDAR
Appalachian Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair (Rowan Co.: Morehead)
Bardstown Arts & Crafts Fair (Nelson Co.: Bardstown)
Berea Craft Festival Indian Fort Theater – (Madison Co.: Berea)
Big Four Arts Festival (Jefferson Co.: Louisville)
Blackberry Festival (Nicholas Co.: Carlisle)
Boyd County Fair Craft & Vendor Show (Boyd Co.: Cannonsburg)
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair (Jefferson Co.: Louisville)
Court Days Festival (Montgomery Co.: Mt. Sterling)
Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival (Clark Co.: Winchester)
Estill County Yuletide Arts & Crafts Show (Estill Co.: Irvine)
Frankfort Crafted (Franklin Co.: Frankfort)
Gateway Regional Arts Center Crafters' Market (Montgomery Co.: Mt. Sterling)
Grand Rivers Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival (Livingston Co.: Grand Rivers)
Handcrafted and Homespun Market (Carroll Co.: Carrollton)
Kentucky Crafted: The Market (Fayette Co.: Lexington)
Kentucky Wool Festival (Pendleton Co.: Falmouth)
Kirksville Arts Crafts Vendor Fair (Madison Co.: Richmond)
Lincoln Days Celebration (LaRue Co.: Hodgenville)
Menifee Mountain Memories Festival (Menifee Co.: Frenchburg)
Midway Fall Festival (Woodford Co.: Midway)
Minnie Adkins Day Festival (Elliott Co.: Sandy Hook)
Mountain Mushroom Festival (Estill Co.: Irvine)
Morgan County Sorghum Festival (Morgan Co.: West Liberty)
Northeast Christian Church Arts and Crafts Fair - (Fayette Co.: Lexington)
Nunnlea Craft Fair (Jefferson Co.: Louisville)
Pleasant Hill Shaker Village Craft Fair (Mercer Co.: Harrodsburg)
Ryle Craft Show (Boone Co.: Union)
St. James Court Art Fair (Jefferson Co.: Louisville)
Wilmore Arts and Crafts Festival (Jessamine Co.: Wilmore)