With the sun high and the breeze light, the hum of conversation mixed with live music at Sunday’s Viking Village Art and Craft Show in Barnegat Light. Despite the heat, crowds strolled the walkways of the historic fishing village, drawn to the rows of colorful vendor tents stocked with artwork and handcrafted wares.

The Viking Village shows, held throughout the summer, are a longstanding tradition. Each event brings together dozens of juried artists and makers offering everything from fine…