Handmade art. Endless things to love.
45th Annual SJCGA Clay & Glass Festival
Shop Handmade. Meet the Artists. Find Something Wonderful.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 AM–3 PM
Redeemer Lutheran Church Grounds
1084 W. Bullard Avenue, Fresno, CA
At the corner of Bullard & Palm
Get ready for one of the Central Valley’s favorite handmade art events! The San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association Clay & Glass Festival returns Saturday, November 21 for its annual Fall & Holiday Festival.
For more than 45 years, SJCGA has brought artists and art lovers together to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and community of clay and glass. This is your chance to shop directly from local artists, discover one-of-a-kind work, and find truly special gifts for the holidays.
What You’ll Find
With 50+ artists and makers, there’s plenty to explore, including:
Handmade ceramics and pottery
Blown and fused glass
Stained glass
Sculpture
Jewelry
Home décor
Garden art
Functional pottery and serveware
Holiday gifts
One-of-a-kind artwork
Everything is handmade by artists, and the work you see is available for purchase. Come ready to browse, shop, and take home something you love.
Meet the Artists
One of the best things about the Clay & Glass Festival is getting to meet the people who make the work. Talk with artists about their process, inspiration, materials, and techniques—and get to know the creative people behind the pieces you take home.
Holiday Shopping Made Better
Skip the big-box stores and give something with a story.
Whether you're looking for a beautiful piece for your home, a unique gift, a special ornament, or just something that makes you smile, you'll find plenty of handmade treasures to choose from.
And when you shop at the festival, you're supporting local artists and keeping creativity thriving in the Central Valley.
Bring Your Friends!
Come for an hour or stay for the afternoon. Bring your family, meet up with friends, stroll through the booths, talk with artists, and enjoy a day surrounded by handmade art.
There’s no admission fee, so come browse—You never know what you'll discover.
A Central Valley Tradition Since 1981
The SJCGA Clay & Glass Festival is presented by the San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association, a Fresno-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting and promoting clay and glass artists throughout California's Central Valley. Since 1981, SJCGA has connected artists, collectors, and the community through festivals, exhibitions, workshops, and other creative opportunities.
Come shop local. Support artists. Discover handmade.