Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst runs May 1 to 3 on the sweeping lawns of Lyndhurst Mansion, a Gothic Revival estate built in 1838 on the Hudson River in Tarrytown. The juried craft fair brings together 250 artists and makers from across the Northeast, selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, woodcraft, textiles, and garden art in white-tented booths that frame views of the mansion and river beyond. Hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with general admission at $13 per person (children 12 and under free). Parking is free in Lyndhurst’s designated lot, though it fills by midday on Saturday, the event’s busiest stretch.

This is a high-quality juried show, meaning every vendor has been vetted for craftsmanship and originality, so you’ll find one-of-a-kind pieces rather than mass-produced goods. Recent exhibitors have included contemporary furniture makers, fine art photographers, and jewelers working in reclaimed metals and locally sourced stones. Food vendors offer wood-fired pizza, tacos, lobster rolls, and wine tastings, with seating areas set up on the lawn under the mansion’s towering elms and maples. The event draws serious collectors and casual browsers alike, with a crowd that skews toward couples, retirees, and design-conscious shoppers looking for statement pieces for their homes.

May weather in the Hudson Valley is typically mild, in the 60s and low 70s, though rain is always possible, so wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light rain jacket. The mansion grounds are mostly flat and stroller-friendly, and there’s full accessibility to the fair layout. If you want to escape the crowds, take a short walk down to the Hudson River overlook behind the mansion, where you’ll find benches and a view across to the Tappan Zee Bridge (now officially the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge). Dogs on leash are permitted on the grounds but not inside the mansion itself.

Extend your craft fair visit into a Tarrytown weekend by staying in a Hudson River-view rental on Lake.com, ideally in the historic village where you can walk to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (where Washington Irving is buried) and the Old Dutch Church, built in 1685. After browsing the fair, head to Lefteris Gyro (established 1974) on Main Street for Greek classics, or book a table at River Market Bar & Kitchen (2013) for farm-to-table dining with water views. Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst combines shopping, historic architecture, and riverside scenery in a single weekend, making it a refined getaway for anyone who appreciates handmade goods and Hudson Valley charm.