Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival 2026:(18th Annual) Chastain Park, Atlanta, Ga

Overview

The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is a juried, two-day outdoor fine arts and crafts festival held each November in the heart of Buckhead at scenic Chastain Park. Named in the TOP 100 Events by Sunshine Artist for several years, it features approximately 175 accomplished artists and artisans presenting original work across a broad range of media. The festival includes live acoustic music, artist demonstrations, food and beverage vendors, and has a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission is free.

Event Dates & Location

• Event Dates: November 7-8, 2026
• Load-in: Friday, November 6, 2026 (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, drive-in only)
• Location: Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327 (at the intersection of Powers Ferry Road and Stella Drive)
• Setting: Outdoor

Application Requirements

• Minimum 4 images required to apply
• Submit by August 25, 2026
• Application acceptance: November 21, 2026

Fees

• Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $35
• Late Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $50

Media Categories

Accepted categories include: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Edibles, Fiber, Glass, Handicraft, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood & Furniture.

Prohibited Items

• T-shirts and commercial clothing
• Posters
• Manufactured toys
• Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
• Jewelry made from more than 50% manufactured components
• Any item that employs commercially available molds or patterns

Waitlist & No-Show Policy

A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the waitlist is released one day before the event date. Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number by Friday at 6:00 p.m. will be considered a "no-show" and are not eligible for refunds.

Amenities & Support

• Snacks and water provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday
• Booth Sitters available during event hours upon request
• Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours
• Free parking at event site and on-street parking available
• 24-hour on-site security
• Rain or shine event—no rain date, no refunds for inclement weather

Promotion

AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast and has been voted Best Festivals by local media. Professional marketing includes PR, online and print media ads, radio and TV, billboards, social media, direct mail, and 300+ online calendar entries.