Frequently Asked Questions
Attendance, parking, how the magic happens.
1Cost of attendance?
All outdoor shows are Rain or Shine!
Chester Craft Shows have an admission cost of $6 ($1 off with postcard)
Crafts at the Cathedral has an admission cost.
2What are the 2026 dates of the shows?
May 8-101 (Spring Rittenhouse Square)
May 16-17 (Verona Park)
May 30-31 (Spring Chester Craft Show)
June 20-21 (Spring Brookdale Park)
September 12-13 (Fall Chester Craft Show)
September 19-20 (Anderson Park)
October 9-11 (Fall Rittenhouse Square)
October 17-18 (Fall Brookdale Park).
December 4-6 (Crafts at the Cathedral).
May 16-17 (Verona Park)
May 30-31 (Spring Chester Craft Show)
June 20-21 (Spring Brookdale Park)
September 12-13 (Fall Chester Craft Show)
September 19-20 (Anderson Park)
October 9-11 (Fall Rittenhouse Square)
October 17-18 (Fall Brookdale Park).
December 4-6 (Crafts at the Cathedral).
3What are the hours of the shows?
Anderson Park, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
Spring and Fall Brookdale Park, 10am-5pm
Crafts at the Cathedral, Fri. Noon-7pm, Sat. 9:30-6pm, Sun. Noon-5pm
Spring and Fall Rittenhouse Square, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Verona Park, 10am-5pm
Spring and Fall Brookdale Park, 10am-5pm
Crafts at the Cathedral, Fri. Noon-7pm, Sat. 9:30-6pm, Sun. Noon-5pm
Spring and Fall Rittenhouse Square, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Verona Park, 10am-5pm
4Where are the shows located?
Anderson Park - 274 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Brookdale Park - Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (bordered by Grove Street & Bellevue Avenue)
Chester Craft Show - 134 Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930
Crafts at the Cathedral - 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Rittenhouse Square - 18th and Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA
Verona Park - 475 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ 07044
Brookdale Park - Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (bordered by Grove Street & Bellevue Avenue)
Chester Craft Show - 134 Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930
Crafts at the Cathedral - 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Rittenhouse Square - 18th and Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA
Verona Park - 475 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ 07044
5Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed at Anderson, Brookdale and Verona Parks, and Rittenhouse Square. Please be aware that these shows are extremely crowded, and your pet may not enjoy the event.Pets are not allowed at the Chester Craft Shows or at Crafts at the Cathedral.
6What if it is raining?
Shows are held rain or shine.
7I have a permit to carry a gun, may I bring it?
No weapons can be brought to Rose Squared Art Shows, even those with an appropriate permit.
8Will there be food and beverages available?
Yes, a variety of food items and beverages will be available for purchase. A list of vendors will be available soon!
9Where can I park?
Anderson Park: Plenty of legal parking in the neighborhoods around the park.
Brookdale Park: Unlimited field parking .
Chester Craft Shows: Plenty of legal parking very close to the municpal field .
Rittenhouse Square: Plenty of legal parking very close to the park .
Verona Park: Only vehicles with official handicap placards can park at this venue during the show (limited to approximately 20 vehicles). There are multiple parking options very close to the park – click here for details
Brookdale Park: Unlimited field parking .
Chester Craft Shows: Plenty of legal parking very close to the municpal field .
Rittenhouse Square: Plenty of legal parking very close to the park .
Verona Park: Only vehicles with official handicap placards can park at this venue during the show (limited to approximately 20 vehicles). There are multiple parking options very close to the park – click here for details
10Can I volunteer?
Oh, my, yes! We love our volunteers! Rose Squared relies on the generosity of our community to help the artists. For information on volunteering, contact Robin Markowitz, Director of Rose Squared Art Shows, at rosesquaredartshows@gmail.com
11How are the artists chosen?
Artists apply for the shows on Zapplication (https://www.zapplication.org/) by sending four images of their art and an image of their display to be juried by a panel of art professionals. A jury of three arts professionals reviews the work and chooses what they think is the best fine art and fine craft to be included in the show. Artists create the work, pay for their booth space, decorate their booth display and attend our show, some from as far away as California or Texas! This is their business. Please support them by collecting their unique work.