Ballston Arts and Crafts Market

On the second Saturday through October, about 50 arts and crafts vendors sell their wares at the Ballston Arts and Crafts Market in Arlington, Virginia.

Besides local arts and crafts sellers, the market offers live music and other entertainment. 

Vendors sells items raging from art, jewelry and photography to whimsical puppets and custom made plushy toys.  So there’s probably something for everyone.

Ballston Arts and Crafts Market
Welburn Square at the Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Drive, between 9th and Stewart  
Arlington, Virginia (map it)

Dates and Times – Second Saturday of the month through October, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The 2009 season dates are:

• July 11
• August 8
• September 12
• October 10

Admission - Free

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Ballston-MU – Orange line. The station is next to the market.

Parking – Limited metered and free street parking is available.  Paid garage/lot parking is also available in the area.  Since Metro is so close, that may be the easiest way to get to the market.

Image – Courtesy of Don Becker Puppets

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