Boardman River Summer Art & Craft Show July 18-19, 2026 Traverse City

Deadline: 3 days left
Entry fee: $15
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Exhibition window: Jul 18, 2026 → Jul 19, 2026

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About

Submit 4 images of your handmade or artist-designed work for jury review to participate in the Boardman River Summer Art & Craft Show.

Overview

Boutique Art & Craft show featuring creatives and artists along the lawns of Medalie Park off Boardman River. Focus is on handmade and artist-designed items, but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers for holiday gift giving. Less competition, less crossover booths, and more potential to connect with shoppers.

Key Dates

Submission deadline: July 16, 2026
Event: Saturday & Sunday, July 18–19, 2026, 10am–5pm
Setup: Saturday 6:30am–9:30am (all vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am)

Eligibility

Open to artists, crafters, inventors, designers, non-artist vendors, and emerging artists of all levels. Jewelry items of any material MUST apply in the jewelry category; if not juried into jewelry, may not be sold or displayed.

Entry & Application

Application limit: 1 submission
May apply to up to 2 categories
Submit 4 images (min and max 4); total max 5 images
Work selected by panel of qualified experts based on skill and quality
Each event juried separately; participating in one does not guarantee acceptance every month

Booth Requirements

Booth and a half and double booths available on limited basis
Designated reserved unloading area; easy load in/out next to booth (weather permitting)
No feather flags, easels, or non-banner signage in walkways or attached to tents
No colored tent sides during event hours
No pets allowed

Fees

Early-bird discount available: $50–$250 off if paid before May 18. Standard rate $300 if paid after May 18 (exact base fee not specified). Sponsors start at $600.

Marketing & Support

Participating artists listed on Facebook event page
Marketing includes social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, local area signs, and print ads
Staff support on location throughout event

Additional Information

Only 80 booth spaces available. Categories capped with no more than 25% jewelry. Booth checks conducted Friday morning. Setup email sent approximately 30 days before event. Booth numbers assigned at check-in.

Media accepted

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Entry fee: $50–$250 discount if paid before May 18; $300 if paid after May 18 (exact amount not specified in listing)
Entries per artist: Up to 1
Eligibility: Open to artists, crafters, inventors, designers, and non-artist vendors; emerging artists encouraged to apply.
Audience: Emerging artists of all levels; artists, crafters, inventors, designers, and non-artist vendors
Contact: [email protected]

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