Ridgway Rendezvous Arts & Craft Festival 2027, 42nd Annual
Apply with 4 professional images of your work, a booth shot, description of materials and techniques, work description and price range, biography, vehicle information, and special booth requirements.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 153 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- Best in Show, Best in Category, Best Booth Display, Best Festival Vibe, Double Take award
- Location
- Ridgway, Colorado
- Exhibition window
- Aug 14, 2027 → Aug 15, 2027
About
Overview
The 42nd Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Arts & Craft Festival is a juried show dedicated to showcasing beautiful artwork, quality craftsmanship, and unique handmade items. Hosted by Weehawken Creative Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the festival attracts affluent clientele including local and regional art collectors, second homeowners, and vacationers. It runs alongside Telluride Jazz Fest and features live music, beverages, children's activities, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Dates & Location
- Friday, August 13, 2027: Setup & check-in 10 am–4 pm
- Saturday, August 14, 2027: Setup 7 am–9 am; Show 9 am–5 pm; Artist Reception 5:30 pm
- Sunday, August 15, 2027: Show 10 am–4 pm; Takedown 4 pm–7 pm
- Location: Hartwell Town Park, Historic Downtown Ridgway, Colorado, at the junction of Highways 550 & 62
Eligibility
Open to any artist or craftsperson exhibiting their own original handmade and handcrafted works. No mass-produced, imported, or resale items accepted.
Media & Categories
The festival accepts work in the following categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Fiber & Leather, Folk/Traditional Arts, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media (2-D and 3-D), Painting, Photography, Printmaking & Drawing, Sculpture, Wearable, Wood, Bath/Skincare/Wellness/Candles, Gourmet & Small Batch Foods, and Other.
Jury & Awards
The show is juried annually by professional artists, craftspeople, board members, collectors, and local store owners. Jury membership changes yearly and no past vendor is guaranteed a space. Awards include Best in Show, Best in Category, Best Booth Display, Best Festival Vibe, and Double Take.
Application Requirements
- 4 professional images of work (clear, cropped close, one piece per photo)
- 1 booth shot (required; disqualification if missing)
- Description of material and technique
- Description of work and price range
- Artist biography
- Special requirements and booth requests
- Vehicle license plate number, model, and color
What Makes Ridgway Rendezvous Special
- Run by an arts organization for artists
- Extensive advertising with over 10,000 in attendance
- Links to artists' websites on the festival website
- Qualified, art-savvy buyers
- Corner booths for everyone
- Historic park with breathtaking mountain views
- Friday setup
- Shortened Sunday hours (4 pm close)
- Family-friendly with kid's art area
- Dog-friendly
- No admission fee for the public
- Quality live music with professional sound engineer
- All proceeds fund children's art programs
Submission Deadline
Apply by February 14, 2027.
Questions & Disqualifications
Disqualified items include manufactured or mass-produced items, commercial ceramics molds, promotional postcards, books, decoupage, kits, imported goods, resale items, silk-screened T-shirts, and corporate-produced gourmet products.
- Award
- Best in Show, Best in Category, Best Booth Display, Best Festival Vibe, Double Take award
- Theme
- A showcase of beautiful artwork, quality craftsmanship, and unique handmade items celebrating original works across diverse media.
- Eligibility
- Open to any artist or craftsperson exhibiting their own original handmade and handcrafted works.
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