WELCOME TO CRAFTS,  VILLAGES & MARKETPLACES!

BEGINNING IN THE EARLY ‘70s WITH A  HANDFUL OF ARTISANS – from self-taught painter and street preacher Sister Gertrude Morgan, to acclaimed jewelry designer Mignon Faget and Louisiana Coushatta basket weavers – the Festival’s Crafts now include the diverse works of hundreds of regionally and nationally acclaimed artists in multiple distinct event venues.
 

CONGO SQUARE AFRICAN MARKETPLACE

FILLED WITH MUSIC, ART, AND ENERGY reflecting the rich culture and spirit that helped create the jazz and heritage for which New Orleans is known, Congo Square African Marketplace is a vibrant area bursting with a curated selection of local, national, and international artisans and vendors. Showcasing a wide variety of handmade crafts – from jewelry and clothing to fine art, visitors are sure to experience a genuine marketplace exchange that reflects the diverse people and artistic traditions of the African Diaspora. Visit the Demo tent to witness live demonstrations from ancient crafting techniques to modern adaptations. Then explore the Congo Square Pavilion to discover the many styles of dance that are presented throughout the continent of Africa and enjoyed around the world.. 

2026 Congo Square Artists & Vendors

CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS

A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ART FAIR featuring artists from all over the world. Each weekend offers a different array of acclaimed craftspeople. All genres of the most exciting and skillfully handmade crafts to be found anywhere, anytime can be found in Contemporary Crafts. As countless other Festival attendees have done, find your very own distinct piece of art, running the Jazz Fest gamut from funky to fine..

2026 Contemporary Crafts Artists

LOUISIANA MARKETPLACE

Louisiana Marketplace features exceptional HANDMADE crafts uniquely representing New Orleans and Louisiana architecture, music, and culture. Through a variety of artistic media, offered by the state’s finest traditional and contemporary artists, find outstanding Creole and Acadian furniture, stunning photography of our famous musicians and cultural icons, symbolic jewelry and much more. You will be unable to resist possessing a distinctive tangible piece of Louisiana’s unique culture. This diverse gathering of new and established artisans from across the state is right at home next to the incredible music at the Fais Do-Do stage, and ongoing traditional folk demonstrations in the Louisiana Folklife Village.

2026 Louisiana Marketplace Artists