Colors by the Lake - Petoskey Oct 3 & 4
Apply to exhibit handmade, artist-designed, or creative gift items at an outdoor art and craft show in Petoskey; submit minimum 4 images for jury review.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 34 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026
About
Overview
Colors by the Lake is a boutique outdoor art and craft show limited to a maximum of 50 artists, held at Bayview Inn in Petoskey, Michigan. The focus is on handmade and artist-designed items, craft, unique gifts, authors, inventors, and designers. There is no music, alcohol, or food—the focus is solely on art, craft, and unique gifts.
Event Dates & Times
- Saturday & Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, 10am to 5pm
- Setup: Saturday 6:30am to 9am
- All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am
Eligibility
Open to emerging artists of all levels. Welcome categories include artist-made work, production/studio work (with or without assistants), craft, inventors, designers, and other creative offerings.
How to Apply
- Submit minimum 4 images for jury review
- May apply in up to 2 categories
- Each event is juried separately; acceptance to one event does not guarantee acceptance to others
- Application jury is reviewed by a panel of experts
Fees
- Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before August 4, 2026
- Application Jury Fee: $25 if paid after August 4, 2026
- Sponsor booths start at $600
Booth Details
- Booth spaces: approximately 10' wide × 10' deep with 2-foot spacing between booths
- Booth and a half and double booths available on limited basis
- Only 81 booth spaces available
- All artist exhibitor tents must be white (exceptions for branded sponsor booths)
- No cheap camping tents; pop-up tents not recommended; if used, minimum 40 pounds per leg (160 pounds total) required
- Easy load in and load out next to booth (weather permitting)
- No day-before setup
Booth Requirements
Displays must be professional and pleasing to the eye. Booth display should reflect the images submitted for jury review; if display changes, updated photos must be sent. Booth checks will be done Friday morning. Do not infringe on neighbors' space or obstruct walkways. No handmade signs. No chairs in walkways.
Marketing & Support
- Participating artists listed on Facebook event page
- Designated reserved unloading area
- Staff support on location throughout event
- Marketing includes social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, local area signs, and print ads
Categories & Limits
- Categories capped with no more than 25% jewelry
- Sponsor spaces (home service repairs, car dealerships, contract retailers) limited to 4–6 booths
- Entry fee
- Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before August 4, $25 if paid after.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Theme
- An outdoor art and craft show featuring handmade, artist-designed, and unique gift items for holiday giving.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists of all levels; handmade and artist-designed items, craft, unique gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers.
- Audience
- emerging artists of all levels
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.