Rivertown Fall Art Festival 2026
Submit a minimum of 4 images of your hand-crafted artwork for jury consideration in this outdoor fine art festival.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- due today
- Entry fee
- $50
- Award
- Artist Awards
- Location
- Stillwater, Minnesota
- Exhibition window
- Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 24, 2026
About
Overview
The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is a long-standing fine art festival in historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota, along the scenic St. Croix River. The event attracts over 10,000 visitors and showcases over 200 artisans with specialty hand-crafted items. It features a beer & wine tent, food selections, and live music and entertainment.
Event Details
- Saturday & Sunday, October 3–4, 2026
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
- Lowell Park in Historic Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater, Minnesota
- Outdoor setting
Eligible Media
Ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood, and others.
Application Requirements
Minimum 4 images required to apply.
Judging Criteria
Judges selected by the festival committee will evaluate entries on originality, balanced presentation, overall quality including skill and craftsmanship, attention to fundamentals including color texture and composition, creative use of materials, and professionalism.
Application Fee
Non-refundable application fee of $50.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 21, 2026
- Artist notification date: August 24, 2026
- Event dates: October 3–4, 2026
Artist Amenities
- Friday afternoon set up
- Volunteer assistance with move in/move out
- Artist packet with details, event layout map, and booth sign
- Complimentary coffee & breakfast item both days of show
- Artist awards
- Booth sitters available for breaks
- Live music & entertainment
- Beer & wine tent
- Food selections onsite
- Award
- Artist Awards
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