If you enjoy finding something a little different from the usual high street shops, the Towcester Handmade Fayre is well worth a visit this October.
Taking place on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at Towcester Town Hall, the fayre brings together a carefully selected collection of independent makers, artists and small creative businesses.
Everything on sale has been handmade by the people behind the stalls, so this is a good opportunity to meet the makers, discover something original and support small local businesses at the same time.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Towcester Town Hall
Address: 86 Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6BS
Entry: Free
Parking: Free parking available in Towcester
Meet the makers
The aim of Towcester Handmade Fayre is to give talented independent makers somewhere to showcase what they create.
The organisers carefully select the stalls to keep a good mixture of products across the room, with space for up to 25 stallholders at each event.
Rather than simply browsing mass-produced products, visitors can meet the people who have actually designed and made what they are selling.
That adds a much more personal feel to the shopping experience.
What can you find?
The exact mix changes from one fayre to the next, but visitors can expect a broad selection of handmade products.
Previous and regular categories include:
Jewellery
Artwork and prints
Ceramics
Candles
Wooden creations
Knitted and textile items
Beauty products
Homewares
Food and drink
Cakes and homemade bakes
Handmade gifts
The organisers only accept products that have been handmade and designed by the stallholder, which helps keep the event focused on genuine independent craft.
A good place to start the Christmas shopping
With the October fayre arriving as autumn gets properly underway, it is also a good opportunity to start thinking about Christmas.
Handmade markets can be particularly useful when you are looking for a gift that feels a little more personal.
You might find something for somebody else, something for the house, or quite possibly something you decide to keep for yourself.
There is no obligation to rush around either.
The fayre runs for six hours, so you can simply pop in while you are already in Towcester and have a relaxed browse.
Do you need tickets?
No.
The Towcester Handmade Fayre is free to attend and there is no need to book in advance.
Simply head to Towcester Town Hall between 10am and 4pm.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are also welcome.
Where do you meet?
Parking in Towcester is free.
There are spaces in Market Square directly in front of the Town Hall, although these may be short stay.
The nearest long-stay option is:
Richmond Road Car Park
It is only around a two-minute walk from the Town Hall.
As always, check the individual car park signs when you arrive for any time restrictions.
Discover more local events
There is always something happening across Towcester, Daventry and the surrounding villages.
From handmade fayres and independent markets to live music, food events and community gatherings, we enjoy sharing some of the local dates that are worth knowing about.
Keep an eye on the Campbells community events pages for more local events throughout the year.
