Garage Sale Art Fair - 29th Year 2027
Submit a minimum of 3 images to apply for booth space at this art fair where you can sell overstocks, seconds, and art-related items.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 41 days left
- Entry fee
- $20
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Feb 27, 2027 → Feb 27, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Oct 23, 2026
About
Overview
The 29th Garage Sale Art Fair is an event for art fair artists to sell overstocks, seconds, damaged items, and art-related merchandise at bargain prices. The show draws approximately 4,500 customers in 7 hours. You can set up a simple table display or booth; no need for a full art fair booth setup.
Key Dates
- June 2026: Applications open through ZAPP
- October 9, 2026: Submission deadline
- October 23, 2026: Notification by email
- November 30, 2026: Booth fees due
- February 27, 2027: The show
Show Details
- Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Setup: Friday 2:00-7:00 pm or Saturday 7:00-8:30 am
- Location: Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Approximately 140 booths in the show
Eligibility & Jury
Open to art fair artists. The show is juried by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, looking for the most balanced and wonderful show. The majority of booths are filled strictly by scores received during jurying. All artists must apply through ZAPP.
Application Requirements
Minimum 3 images required to apply.
Fees
Application fee is $20. Booth fees must be paid by November 30, 2026.
Booth Setup
You can rent 8-foot tables or set up a booth. The Expo Center does not allow canopy tops or flooring. Folding chairs are supplied. Pizza is provided Friday during setup. The venue has Wi-Fi. Keep your display simple; customer lines normally form early.
What to Sell
This is a garage sale for art fair artists. Bring overstock, seconds, things you're tired of, damaged items, duds, and anything art-related including supplies. The type of work you applied with should be primary in your booth.
Waitlist
Waitlist is organized by category. You will have a waitlist number in ZAPP that changes as people are brought into the show. The organizers maintain close contact with the waitlist through the day of the show.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel and the organizer can fill your booth, you will receive a refund of your booth fee.
- Theme
- A garage sale event for art fair artists to sell overstocks, seconds, damaged items, and art-related merchandise at discounted prices.
- Eligibility
- Open to art fair artists.
- Audience
- Art fair artists
- Also worth noting
- Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.