Visitor FAQ’s
Hundreds of artists are waiting to share their unique treasures - handmade gifts, fine art, décor, and more!
Visitor FAQ’s
If you are unable to find an answer to a question, please reach out to CACFvisitor@spargoinc.com .
Planning My Visit
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The 2026 Winter Festival will be held December 11-13, 2026.
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The 2026 Festival will be held at the DTC Expo Center, located at Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166.
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Friday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Your ticket is valid for all three days.
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10 if purchased online (plus taxes and fees)
$12 if purchased onsite
$10 senior / active military
Children under 12 are free
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Yes, tickets will go onsite November 2, 2026 at www.cacf.art.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Children under 12, while free, will need a ticket.
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Yes.
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Yes, you may leave and return to the Festival by showing a handstamp or return ticket.
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No.
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Yes, this will be distributed to you upon entering.
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Yes, please visit the Artisan List on the CACF website.
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Yes, please visit the Floor Plan on the CACF website.
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Indoors.
Getting There
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21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166.
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Yes.
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Parking is free.
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Yes.
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Yes, Dulles Town Center is served by Loudoun County Transit. For bus schedules, please click here.
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Attendees can enter through the mall entrance.
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Busiest times are at the opening of each day.
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Yes.
Artists & Shopping
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The Capital Art and Craft Festivals host 250+ artists at each festival.
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Apothecary, Clothing, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Specialty Foods, Textiles/Fiber, Wood.
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Yes.
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Yes, each booth is staffed by the creating artist.
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Some artists will have live demonstrations.
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Most artists will do custom work. Please inquire directly with artists.
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Yes.
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Yes, most artists will hold your purchase
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Yes.
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$5-$10,000+
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Pricing is determined by each individual artist.
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Please work directly with the individual artists.
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Please discuss/arrange shipping options directly with artists.
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Yes. It is suggested to collect information at the festival from each artist you are interested in.
Finding Specific Artists
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Yes. Artist profiles and information about their work can be found in the Artist Showcase on the Capital Art & Craft Festivals website.
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Yes.
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Festival directory, floorplan or ask for assistance
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes, our mobile friendly Capital Art & Craft Festivals website will have an Artisan List.
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On CACF website, online show directory.
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No, various mediums are throughout the festival floorplan.
Food & Refreshments
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Yes, the DTC Expo Center will have concessions on both the upper and lower levels.
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Outside food and beverages are prohibited.
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There is limited seating for concessions.
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No, there is a concession stand.
Accessibility
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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There are seating areas available near concessions on both levels.
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Not at this time.
Family-Friendly Questions
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Yes.
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Yes, 12 and under.
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Yes.
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No.
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There are seating areas available near concessions on both levels.
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Diaper stations are available in the restrooms in the lower level.
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No nursing mothers' room available at this time.
Festival Experience
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It depends on each individual. We advise allowing for several hours to see all artisans.
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All days.
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All days.
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Late afternoon.
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No.
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Yes.
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Yes, photography is permitted within the DTC Expo Center. However, please ask the artisan for permission before photographing their artwork, products, displays, or booth. Some artists may have restrictions on photography of their work.
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Only service animals are permitted inside the DTC Expo Center, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pets and other animals are not permitted unless they qualify as service animals under applicable ADA requirements.
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No.
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No.
Making Purchases
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Artists should accept multiple forms of payment.
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Yes.
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There are ATMs available at the Dulles Town Center.
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No, there is not a gift-wrapping service.
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Most will.
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Most artists will hold your purchase until ready to leave.
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Yes.
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Discuss with individual artist.
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Discuss with individual artist.
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Yes.
Amenities & Services
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Yes.
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Lost and Found items can be picked up at registration.
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No.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Yes.
Safety & Security
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Yes.
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Go to Information desk.
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Yes.
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The CACF will remain open rain or shine. Check Website in case of severe snowstorm.
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Basic first aid kit available.
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- Firearms
- Pets
- Fireworks/incendiary devices
- Profanity (spoken or carried/worn)
- Other items deemed by show management to be harmful or disruptive.
Returning Visitors
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Three times per year.
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A majority of artists return year to year with new artists joining. To keep up-to-date, please visit the Artisan List on the CACF website.
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Best practice is to follow CACF on social media and website.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalartandcraftfestivals/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalArtAndCraftFestivals
- X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/CapCraftFairs
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22Tq7xuPTJSNgGODidmQPw?
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Our calendar has our future dates: https://www.capitalartandcraftfestivals.com/calendar.
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No.
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Ask you artist friend to stop by our Become an Artist webpage: https://www.capitalartandcraftfestivals.com/exhibit.
Returning Visitors
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First time artisans will be listed withing the artisan list on the our website.
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Yes. Some of our artisans offer one-of-a-kind artwork as well as limited-edition pieces and collections. Availability varies by artist, so we encourage you to visit their booths to explore what they have available.
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Some artists may offer unique or limited-edition pieces at the festival. Availability varies by artist, so be sure to visit the individual artist booths to see what is available.
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Discuss with individual artist.
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Yes, each artist will be onsite throughout the festival.
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Jewelry.
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The event opens each day at 10:00 am.
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Yes, samples oof each artist’s work will be on the festival website. Please see individual artists for their full lineup.
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ALL OF THEM!