MSU 63rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Show 2026

The Annual MSU Arts and Crafts Show is a seasonal tradition and beloved community event. The Winter and Spring Arts and Crafts Shows are fundraisers 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 show focuses on high quality "handmade" arts and crafts - no resell or wholesale - and is the perfect place to pick up a heartfelt gift for the upcoming holiday or bring some seasonal cheer to a loved one, all while supporting small business owners and MSU students. 

Our Winter Arts and Crafts Show is located in the MSU Union, with over 125 vendors and 8,000 patrons over the weekend. 

We encourage vendors to learn more about our show by reviewing our patron page and our vendor page (uabevents.com/annualartscrafts).

IMPORTANT NOTE

Before applying, all vendors should review:

• UAB Arts and Crafts Show Vendor Page - uabevents.com/vendorinfo
• UAB Arts and Crafts Show - Guide to Applying - Answers most questions! - uabevents.com/apply
  • General Information
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Booth Map
  • Types of Load-Ins (Guide for New Vendors)

Key Details:
Date & Location: December 5 & 6, 2026, inside the MSU Union (49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing MI, 48824)

Booth Sizes: Single 5x8 ($225)  |   Double 8x16 ($495)
*Some double booths may be set as an L or set two deep. If this is a concern or desire, please list your needs in the comments and we will try to accomodate. 

Eligibility: This show is intended for artists/crafters who are actively involved in the design and production of the work they sell. We do not accept: 

• Mass-produced, wholesale, or resale items.
• Work created by a third party (including digital files).
• Designs predominantly purchased from third party vendors (including design files or images)
• 3D printed products
• Prepared, ready to serve meals (i.e. Food Trucks)

Timelines
Priority Deadline*                                    |        August 25
Acceptance Notification                          |        August 25 - November 21
Application Deadline                               |        November 8
Confirmation & Payment Deadline*        |        October 25
Booth Fee Refund Deadline                   |        October 25
Welcome Packets & Onsite Details        |        November 21

*Priority Deadline is the deadline for returning vendors to apply and be allowed to return to their booth from the previous year or request a new booth. Priority acceptance is the notification of booth placement to returning vendors. All other applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

Our Rules and Regulations are located on our application page: uabevents.com/apply

Please be aware that we do not allow open flames or generators. Due to the historic nature of our building, we cannot garauntee that appliances with high electrical draw will not trip the breaker. We are unable to reset the breaker if this happens. Please contact us if you have concerns. 

Eligibility: This show is intended for artists/crafters who are actively involved in the design and production of the work they sell. We do not accept: 

• Mass-produced, wholesale, or resale items.
• Work created by a third party (including digital files).
• Designs predominantly purchased from third party vendors (including design files or images)
• 3D printed products
• Prepared, ready to serve meals (i.e. Food Trucks)

Advertising

Targeted Advertising to the Metro Lansing Community

• Printed, digital, and streaming advertising through WLNS
• Additional advertising in the Lansing State Journal and City Pulse, as budget allows
• Dedicated Facebook Page for the MSU Annual Arts and Crafts Shows
• Facebook event with paid promotional advertising
• Instagram promotion through UAB social media
• Printed posters distributed throughout East Lansing businesses, apartment complexes, and the MSU campus community
• Digital display boards throughout MSU
• Promotion through MSU divisional newsletters and MSU Latest News
• Printed advertising through MSU Dining Halls and Residence Halls
• Promotion through MSU community Facebook pages
• Promotion through local Michigan arts and crafts and event pages
• Listing on the Pure Michigan Events Calendar

Amenities & Accessibility (Patron & Vendors)

Please visit UABevents.com/safeaccess for a complete list of facility amenities and accessibility information.

• No patron entrance fees
• Free patron parking
• Free vendor parking
• Printed programs featuring vendor first and last names, business names, and booth numbers
• Detailed booth maps available to patrons
• When possible, dedicated graphics provided to vendors to help promote their booth locations
• 6' or 8' table and two chairs
• Electrical Access*
• Load In/Out Assistance (Donation required)

The most accurate booth map is located on our application page: uabevents.com/apply
*We have had some issues with Zapplication repeatedly uploading old booth maps. Please use the booth map located on our website. 

Booth Sizes: Single 5x8 ($225)  |   Double 8x16 ($495)

Load-In takes place Friday night and Saturday morning. For more information about our load-in process, please visit: https://uabevents.com/apply to review the "Types of Load In/Out (Overview for New Vendors)".
 

Application Fees: Non-refundable
Storage Fees: Non-refundable
Booth Fees: 

• Refundable under the following conditions:
  • A vendor CONFIRMS their acceptance into the show and cancels on or before OCTOBER 25, 2026
  • The show is cancelled by MSU after the refund deadline. 

Booths may not be resold by a vendor at any time. Any indication of a resold booth will result in permanent termination from the show and all future shows with no refund.