Lakeshore Art Festival 2027

Overview

The Lakeshore Art Festival features a juried fine art and craft fair, artisan food products, children's activities, entertainment, and more in Downtown Muskegon. Fine Art/Fine Craft is held in historic Hackley Park; the Craft/Artisan Food Market flows through beautiful Downtown Muskegon. Exhibitors are placed based on jury scores.

Event Dates & Times

• Saturday, June 26, 2027: 9am to 5pm
• Sunday, June 27, 2027: 9am to 5pm
• Friday, June 25, 2027: Set Up (times listed in acceptance letter)
• Sunday, June 27, 2027: Take Down (times listed in acceptance letter)

Key Dates

• November 1, 2026: Application opens
• February 1, 2027: Application deadline
• March 1, 2027: Notification of acceptance
• April 1, 2027: Booth fees due
• May 1, 2027: Cancellation refund deadline (100% of booth fee less $50 administration fee; no refunds after this date)

Eligibility & Categories

Exhibitors may apply as Fine Art/Fine Craft or Craft/Artisan Food Market. The Craft Market includes only handcrafted goods; buy and sell items are not permitted. Exhibitors are placed within categories based on jury scores.

Fees

• $35 application fee via Zapplications (non-refundable)
• $275 fine art/fine craft booth fee
• $195 craft/artisan food market booth fee
• 50% application fee discount available to Muskegon Museum of Art members (email [email protected] with membership information)

Application Requirements

Minimum 4 images required. Paper applications are not available; all applications must be submitted via Zapplications.

Booth Space & Setup

Each exhibitor display space is at least 10'x10'. Tents shall not exceed 10'x10'. Electrical or water service is not available. Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own display, tent, and booth equipment. Booth and location requests will be considered but are not guaranteed; final locations are determined solely at the discretion of festival organizers.