The First Parish Plant & Craft Fair’s longtime tradition began in the early 1950s in the side yard of the Fitch Tavern, where First Parish members the Joslins lived. Avid gardeners, the Joslins along with friends and fellow First Parish members, including Betty Balfour and Eva Schafer, thought it would be a lovely idea to share their plants. It was such a good idea, it eventually outgrew the Fitch Tavern side yard, and moved across the street to Bedford’s Town Common.
Held annually in mid-May, the First Parish Plant & Craft Fair offers a wide variety of heritage perennials dug from Bedford gardens, herb and vegetable seedlings, and stock from local nurseries. Over the years the Fair has also expanded to include dozens of crafters along with music, baked goods, lunch, and children’s activities, including face painting, crafts, and other activities. Gardeners, artisans, and families from near and far eagerly anticipate the Fair each May.
Join Us for the 2027 Plant & Craft Fair!
You can’t buy happiness,
but you can buy plants,
and that’s pretty much the
same thing!
71st Annual First Parish Plant & Craft Fair
Saturday, May 15, 2027, 10am–3pm
Bedford Town Common
Please note that this year, the Common will be under construction, so plants will be located behind the church and crafters will be located inside the church. More information coming soon!
Come Enjoy the Fun!
The 71st Annual First Parish Plant & Craft Fair is Saturday, May 15, 2027, 10am–3pm on the Bedford Town Common. All are welcome to enjoy this family-friendly event!
Register as a Vendor!
Interested in being a vendor at the 2027 Fair?
Exhibitor application form coming soon!
Sign Up to Help Out!
It takes a village to put on the Plant & Craft Fair! There are several days and ways to help before, during, or after the Fair.
Volunteering signups coming soon!
Questions?
Dorothy Africa and Bea Brunkhorst are Co-Chairs and Bea Brunkhorst is the Crafter Manager. Please contact us with any questions!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair!
