New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival

New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival takes over the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun for a full weekend that blends artisan shopping with a large-scale specialty food showcase. Running May 9 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and May 10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the event brings together more than 275 exhibitors, creating a dense indoor marketplace filled with handmade goods, seasonal décor, and creative craftsmanship. Timed around Mother’s Day weekend, it’s positioned as a go-to destination for spring shopping and gift-finding.

The festival highlights a wide range of artisan work, from crystal home accents and floral centerpieces to handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and decorative pieces. Each vendor offers original, handmade items, giving the event a boutique-style feel despite its scale. Attendees can move through rows of curated displays, meeting makers directly and exploring a variety of styles and materials that reflect both traditional and contemporary craft techniques.

Alongside the artisan booths, the event doubles as a specialty food festival, featuring vendors offering samples and products such as small-batch salsas, baked goods, and gourmet treats. This combination of crafts and food creates a layered experience where shopping and tasting happen side by side. With its indoor setting and broad appeal, the New England Spring Craft Festival offers a structured but lively way to spend Mother’s Day weekend.