UPCOMING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
62ND WINTER ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
ABOUT OUR SHOW
The Annual Arts and Craft Shows are large fundraiser for the University Activities Board (UAB). All proceeds from booth fees go directly UAB. UAB’s goal is to provide opportunities for students to build connections, create community, and a sense of belong at MSU through fun and engaging events designed and implemented by our UAB Student Coordinators. Our fundraisers allow us to offer these events at low-cost, or more often free, to MSU students. Our Arts and Crafts Shows are also beloved community traditions.
- The Spring Arts and Crafts Show has around 330 artist/crafters and, in conjunction with the East Lansing Arts Festival, attracts 40,000 - 60,000 patrons.
- The Winter Arts and Craft Show has 125+ artists/crafters and attracts between 7,000-9,000 patrons.
FUTURE DATES
Winter Arts and Crafts Show 2025 | Dec 6 & 7
Spring Arts and Crafts Show 2026 | May 16 & 17
Winter Arts and Crafts Show 2026 | Dec 5 & 6
Spring Arts and Crafts Show 2027 | May 22 & 23
Winter Arts and Crafts Show 2027 | Dec 4 & 5
Spring Arts and Craft Show 2028 | May 20 & 21
Winter Arts and Crafts Show 2028 | Dec 2 & 3
Spring Arts and Crafts Show 2029 | May 19 & 20
LOCATION
MSU Union
49 Abbott Rd
East Lansing Michigan
48825
WINTER: Inside, MSU Union Building
SPRING: Outside, MSU Union Grounds
LEARN ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
BE SAFE - AVOID SCAMS
We never accept applications or payment outside of Zapplication.
All official communications will come from Zapplication, the UAB Front Desk (uab@msu.edu) or the Show Director, Sara Stratilatov (bartless@msu.edu)
Official Social Media Accounts: @uabatmsu
VENDOR FORMS
If you need to request a booth change, request a different load-in slot, update your vehicle information, or complete the food and licensing process, you'll find the appropriate links and details here.
WELCOME PACKET
The Welcome Packet contains everything confirmed vendors need to prepare for the MSU Arts and Crafts Show. It is updated approximately two weeks before each show. Please note: Your official load-in pass will be sent separately through Zapplication and is not included in this packet.
Inside the Welcome Packet, you'll find:
- Show-Ready Checklist
- Load-In Instructions
- Load-In Map
- Load-In Assistance Details
- Load-Out Instructions
- Load-In FAQs
- Common FAQs
- Tips for a Smooth Show
- Staffing and Building Hours