Celebrate the end of summer in the Sierra Nevada at Arnold’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival, a beloved mountain tradition held Saturday and Sunday in downtown Arnold, California, along scenic Highway 4. Set among towering pines and redwoods, this free, family-friendly festival is a must-visit Labor Day weekend event in Calaveras County for anyone looking to shop local, discover unique handmade goods, and enjoy the relaxed charm of California’s Gold Country.
With more than 60 booths, the festival showcases original art, handmade crafts, antiques, and collectibles from talented artists and makers. Browse everything from metal sculpture, pottery, jewelry, quilts, woodwork, furniture, photography, fused glass, and leather goods to clothing, home décor, cabin furnishings, camping essentials, toys, succulents, birdhouses, and one-of-a-kind chainsaw bears.
Come hungry, too! The Ebbetts Pass Volunteer Fire Department serves local brews alongside an assortment of delicious festival fare, including homemade foods, kettle corn, baked goods, and specialty provisions to take home.
Plan Your Visit: The festival takes place at 961 Highway 4 in downtown Arnold, CA. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free, making it an easy and affordable way to spend Labor Day weekend exploring Arnold and the surrounding Calaveras County mountains.
Planning a Labor Day weekend getaway to Calaveras County? Add the Arnold Arts & Crafts Festival to your itinerary and enjoy a weekend of mountain scenery, local makers, great food, and small-town California charm.
