Rose Squared Fine Craft Fall Rittenhouse Square 2026

Overview

Rose Squared Fine Craft Fall is a juried outdoor fine craft show in Center City Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, October 9–11, 2026. This is a strictly fine craft event—no apothecary, artisanal food, candles, drawing, painting, watercolor, or sculpture. Limited to 155 booths. The show features a robust crowd of wealthy patrons from the city, surrounding suburbs, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Key dates

• December 1, 2025: Application opens
• January 31, 2026: First Round deadline (jewelry usually fills)
• February 5, 2026: Early Decision jury results emailed
• March 15, 2026: Early Decision reduced booth fee deadline
• April 20, 2026: Regular application deadline
• April 23, 2026: Jury results emailed
• June 1, 2026: Regular booth payment deadline
• October 8, 2026: Set up 10 am–6 pm
• October 9, 2026: Set up 5 am–7 am; show 10 am–6 pm
• October 10, 2026: Show 10 am–6 pm
• October 11, 2026: Show 10 am–5 pm

Eligibility

Open to fine craft artists. Jewelry category is currently closed for applications; artists applying in jewelry will be automatically waitlisted if accepted.

Application & jury process

Submit 4 digital images of art and 1 booth image for blind jury review by 3 art professionals. Artists are assigned a number and judged only on digital images. Booth image should be taken from the front showing three walls without identifiable signage or the artist in the image. Artists may submit up to two applications if entering multiple categories (one per category).

Fees

• Application fee: $45 until 1/31/2026 | $55 until 6/1/2026 | $65 until show is full
• 10×10 booth in line: $630 (3/15) | $680 (3/16–6/1) | $730 (6/2–full)
• 10×10 open two sides: $795 (3/15) | $845 (3/16–6/1) | $895 (6/2–full)
• 10×10 interior park entrance open two sides: $650 (3/15) | $700 (3/16–6/1) | $750 (6/2–full)
• 10×10 premium corner: $900 (3/15) | $950 (3/16–6/1) | $1,000 (6/2–full)
• 10×20 booth in line: $1,260 (3/15) | $1,360 (3/16–6/1) | $1,460 (6/2–full)

Setup & weather

Thursday timed load-in and setup; Sunday tear-down. No rain dates. Show is rain or shine and will only be cancelled if safety is deemed at risk by local, state, or federal authorities. No refunds issued unless show is cancelled with ample advance notice. All jury fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Insurance & policies

Certificate of insurance (COI) naming Rose Squared Art Shows/Art-Linx as additionally insured is required, due 45 days before the show. Rose Squared has negotiated ACT insurance discounts: $25 off ACT Pro (annual) with code rosesquared25, $5 off ACT Go (event) with code rosesquared5. Artists are responsible for proper insurance and protection of work and booth; Rose Squared is not responsible for damage due to weather, accidents, or unrelated incidents.

Booth amenities & services

24-hour security provided by off-duty Philadelphia police. Professional staff onsite during the entire show. Gorgeous, picturesque park maintained by Friends of Rittenhouse. No pop-up tents of any design allowed; tent rental service available through The Tent Guys (contact Aldo, text 561-374-1783).

Contact

Robin Markowitz, Director or Carol Heisler-Lawson, Associate Director. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Phone: 301-755-4599 (Robin) or 610-570-2343 (Carol). Website: http://www.rosesquared.com. Mailing address: 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, MD 20852.