Where The Shows Are!!!Why Trust Where The Shows Are!!!
Every Event Is Verified Before You Ever See It
We check every listing for accurate dates, location, booth fees, attendance figures, and application deadlines — so you can browse with confidence and book shows that are actually worth your time.
The Problem With Free Directories
Searching Online Shouldn't Feel Like a Guessing Game
Google and Facebook are full of art and craft show listings — but how many are outdated? How many have wrong booth fees or dates that shifted without notice? How many simply never happened? Artists and crafters who rely on unverified sources risk wasting a full weekend, hundreds of dollars in travel and booth costs, and the opportunity to be somewhere better. Where The Shows Are!!! exists to take that uncertainty off the table.
- Outdated listings waste booth fees and travel costs
- Wrong dates and locations mean missed opportunities
- Incomplete details make it hard to decide which shows fit your work
- Hours of cross-referencing still leaves you unsure what's real
What We Verify on Every Single Listing
Before any event appears in our directory, we confirm the details that actually matter to artists, crafters, and sponsors making real decisions.
Dates and Location
We confirm when and where each show is happening — so you're never surprised by a venue change or a weekend that quietly disappeared from the calendar.
Booth Fees and Costs
Accurate booth fee information means you can budget before you apply — no hidden costs showing up after you've already committed.
Application Deadlines
We verify application deadlines so you can plan ahead and never miss your window on a show that's a great fit for your work.
Attendance Figures
Knowing how many people typically attend a show helps you decide whether the foot traffic matches what you need to make the trip worthwhile.
Event Is Active and Legitimate
We confirm that each event is real, currently running, and accurately represented — not a placeholder, a rumor, or a show that folded years ago.
Complete Details in One Place
Because we verify all of this upfront, you get everything you need to make a confident decision without piecing together fragments from a dozen different sources.
What Verification Means for Your Bottom Line
Better Information Leads to Better Shows — and More Consistent Income
When every listing you browse has been checked for accurate dates, fees, deadlines, and attendance, you stop applying to shows on a hunch and start building a calendar with real confidence. That's the shift our members describe: from 15 hours of weekly searching to about 30 minutes — and from inconsistent results to a steady lineup of shows that fit their work and their goals. Verification isn't just about avoiding bad experiences. It's what makes the whole process faster, smarter, and more profitable.
- Apply to shows knowing the fees and deadlines are accurate
- Build a calendar of events that match your location, category, and schedule
- Spend less time researching and more time creating and selling
- Make more consistent income by booking higher-quality shows year after year
A Community Built on Verified Information
26,000+
Verified Events Listed Every Year
100,000+
Exhibitors Who Trust Us Annually
$59
Per Year for Full Access
30 min
Average Weekly Search Time vs. 15 Hours
For Event Sponsors
Verified Listings Work Both Ways — Sponsors Benefit Too
When exhibitors trust that listings are accurate, they show up ready to apply and ready to commit. Listing your event with Where The Shows Are!!! puts it in front of 100,000+ artists and crafters who are actively searching for their next show — and who already trust that what they find here is real. Our built-in event management tools help you track applications, communicate with exhibitors, and handle questions before they become problems, all in one place.
- Reach motivated exhibitors who are searching with intent
- Your event details — dates, fees, deadlines — presented accurately to applicants
- Manage applications and exhibitor communications in one dashboard
- Address inquiries early with built-in help desk tools
What Our Members Say About the Difference It Makes
“Finding the right shows in which to participate used to take hours and hours of pouring over Google or Facebook. And it's impossible to figure out what's real and what's fake! Where The Shows Are!!! turns that agony into an effective use of my time.”
“Where The Shows Are!!! makes finding the perfect show for my work a breeze! I spend 30 minutes a week searching through the events rather than 15 hours a week. I have better shows, I have more time to create my work and way less headaches! This is worth every penny I've spent and I've been signing up every year for over 20 years.”
“The event management system from Where The Shows Are!!! saves me time, effort and allows me to keep up to date with our event's progress in a matter of minutes! Communication with our exhibitors is a snap and the help desk has us answering inquiries, problems and other issues BEFORE they become a problem!”
Questions About How Verification Works
What exactly gets verified on each listing?
How is this different from a free directory?
Is the $59/year membership worth it if I can search for free elsewhere?
Do exhibitors who sign up tend to be serious about participating?
I'm an event sponsor — do I pay to list my show?
What types of events are included?
Verified Listings. Less Searching. Better Shows.
For $59 a year, you get full access to thousands of events with confirmed dates, booth fees, deadlines, and attendance figures — everything you need to book shows that are worth your time and your investment.