Ware Fair 2026


Join us for the 49th Annual Ware Fair at CWU's Student Union and Recreation Center!

 

Ware Fair 2026 horizontal poster with event name and subtitle (49th annual juried Arts & Crafts festival). The event dates of Dec 03 - 05 are listed, along with times and the SURC location (1007 N Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926). There is a QR code that directs back to the current webpage and partner events are listed for Thursday through Saturday. 

 

CWU’s annual Ware Fair provides a festive opportunity for the CWU and Ellensburg communities to celebrate and learn about professional arts and craftsmanship. Students, vendors, and visitors are able to benefit from the exchange of knowledge, wares, and connections as we welcome the winter season.

 

Dates

Thursday, December 3 from 12pm-6pm

Friday, December 4 from 10am-6pm

Saturday, December 5 from 9am-4pm  


Registration Rates (includes all three days) 

Standard Registration: $200

CWU Alumni/Senior Citizen (65+): $175

Registered Student Organization: $75

 


 

Important Info

 

  • Parking: To park in university parking lots, a daily virtual parking pass will be required Thursday & Friday. Vendors and/or guests are responsible for their own parking. Virtual parking passes can be purchased at a curbside kiosk in lot I-15 which is closest to the SURC. Passes can also be purchased on the day of intended use at our Parking Services page. Parking is FREE on Saturday.

Questions? Contact the Ware Fair Team at (509) 963-1321 or warefair@cwu.edu.

Vendor Registration Form

Please click the yellow box below to access the Vendor Registration Form! The Vendor Eligibility Agreement can be found here.

 

Vendor Registration Form

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