City Island's fall craft fair fills Hawkins Park with 50+ vendor booths selling fine art, photography, jewelry, wood crafts, candles and soaps a block from the water. The City Island Chamber of Commerce has run it for 25+ years, pairing small-town market browsing with the island's seafood strip and the annual Clam Chowder Contest. If you've meant to visit the Bronx's fishing village, this is the weekend.
What to expect
Expect rows of vendor tents in Hawkins Park along City Island Avenue, with painters, photographers, jewelers and makers selling handmade work, plus face painting for kids. It's a relaxed browse-and-stroll crowd, and most visitors make a day of it with seafood, ice cream and a walk to the waterfront.
Good to know
- Free to attend; bring cash or a card for vendors, since payment methods vary by booth.
- Transit: take the 6 to Pelham Bay Park, then the Bx29 bus onto City Island.
- Parking on City Island fills fast on fair weekends, so arriving early or taking the bus is easier.
- The Clam Chowder Contest runs on the Sunday of the fair, so plan for that day if you want to see it.
- Family-friendly, with face painting and an easy, walkable main avenue.
- The fair is outdoors; check the City Island Chamber of Commerce site for weather updates.
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Common questions
Does it cost anything to attend?
No. Browsing the fair is free; you only pay for what you buy from vendors.
How do I get to City Island without a car?
Take the 6 train to its last stop, Pelham Bay Park, then transfer to the Bx29 bus, which runs over the bridge and down City Island Avenue past Hawkins Park.
What's sold at the fair?
More than 50 vendors and local businesses sell fine art, jewelry, photography, wood crafts, candles, soaps, body care and crochet, with face painting for kids.
