Corvallis Fall Festival 2026

Corvallis Fall Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. All artwork selected by the blind jury is considered original from concept through completion. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. Held the 4th weekend in September in Corvallis, Oregon for over 50 years, Corvallis Fall Festival is the largest arts event in the area and is organized by an independent nonprofit organization.

Appreciation from participating artists:

• This is my absolute favorite show because of the amazing diversity of people attending (many of which faithfully attend every single year!), the breadth of artists showing their work and the amazing volunteers who are so helpful.
• The event was such a joy to be a part of. All the artists were beautiful and the visitors were having a great time. The staff go above and beyond to really make this event special. They are very professional and courteous.
• CFF feels like a dedicated community of artists and locals coming together to support each other year after year and having an amazing time doing it!
• I have been an artist at the Corvallis Fall Festival every year since its inception…They've all been great!...This is my favorite show of the year.

NOTES:

• The first image you upload into Zapp will be the image we will try to use in our magazine-style program; it will print as a full color 1x1" square image.  The graphic designer has final say as to which images will be in the program.
• Check your email SPAM folder for communication from the festival via ZAPP! You may also find copies of your communication in the "Notification Center" of your Artist Account

Important Dates:

• May 1: Application deadline - application, image submission, and $40 application fee due. 
• May 18: Notification of acceptance emailed by CFF on or before this date - check SPAM folder!
• June 1: Artists accept invitation and pay booth fee.
• June 8: $25 late fee applied if booth fee has not been received.
• June 22: $100 late, late fee if paid before July 1st.
• August:  Booth assignments and marketing information emailed to artists.
• September 25: Festival set-up is according to assigned load in time starting no earlier than 12PM.
• September 26 & 27: Festival open to public 10AM - 6PM on Saturday and 10AM - 5PM on Sunday.

Accepted Media Categories: 

• Artisan Food
• 2D
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Jewelry (*details below)
• Leather
• Metal
• Photography
• Textiles
• Wood
• Up-cycled
• Other

You may choose only one category per application. Artists are welcome to apply in multiple categories, but must submit separate applications for each category. *If your final product is jewelry, no matter the media in which it is created, you MUST apply in the jewelry category or you risk being disqualified by the jury. (See Rules/Regulations section below for further details about acceptable artwork). Emerging artists in particular are encouraged to contact the festival director with questions or to request supportive resources.

Selection Process:

• Entries are selected through a competitive jury process, based on the four images submitted (three images of artwork and one of booth) and the artist's adherence to the Corvallis Fall Festival's Rules/Regulations for participation. 
• The jury consists of art professionals and art enthusiasts who have been selected each year by the Corvallis Fall Festival Board of Directors for their particular knowledge of artwork in each media category. 
• Once accepted, the standard $475 booth fee will be due immediately. Additional fees for premium booths, such as corner or double booths, will be due for select artists after booth assignments have been made.
• NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS GUARANTEED ON CANCELLATIONS.

Waitlist Policy: 

• Artists who have been waitlisted will be notified of their status by May 22.
• If a cancellation by a scheduled artist occurs, a waitlisted artist in the same media category will be contacted and will have up to one week to accept the invitation and to submit payment. 

Artist Amenities: 

• The festival provides a light, continental-style breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning of the festival for artists only. Coffee, tea, and water are also available to artists throughout the festival weekend. A microwave is available for artists' use.
• Many, but not all, booth locations allow for direct unloading.
• Booth set-up is the Friday before the festival.
• Booth sitters are available on both Saturday and Sunday of the festival to provide up to 20 minute breaks for artists. Some food vendors offer expedited lunches for artists via the Starving Artist program. 
• Security personnel patrol Central Park around the clock from 1PM on Friday, September 25 through 7PM on Sunday, September 27. 

Artist Awards: 

• The 'Best in Show Award' is selected by an on-site jury consisting of local art professionals and art enthusiasts. Judging takes place during the festival weekend. The recipient of this award is invited to attend the following year's festival, with their application fee waived AND $150 off the booth fee for the following year. 
• The 'Best by Media Award' is also selected by an on-site jury consisting of local art professionals and art enthusiasts. Judging takes place during the festival weekend.  The recipients of this award are invited to attend the following year's festival, with their application fee waived. 
• The 'People's Choice Award' is determined by an on-site ballot vote that is open throughout the festival weekend. Ballots are tallied on the Sunday afternoon of the festival by a Fall Festival staff member. Guests attending the festival are asked to submit their personal choices for 'People's Choice' at a number of ballot box locations placed throughout the festival area. Recipients receive a $100 cash award. 

• Accepted artwork is original from concept through completion and representative of the work submitted for jury.
• Artwork is produced by the presenting artist in a studio with no more than two assistants. Factory produced items are not allowed.
• Handcrafted and designed components dominate commercial components, or commercial components are transformed in a way that makes them unique. 
• Artwork will not incorporate any materials obtained from endangered or restricted use wildlife. 
• Original artwork is the focus of the booth. Commercially reproduced prints or merchandise may not constitute more than 50% of the sales display.
• The artist who creates the work will be present at the festival. Artists may not employ a sales force, however family members may assist and works generated by family collaboration are allowed. Works from other artists may not be sold. Booth sharing is not allowed.
• Food categories must obtain necessary food/food handling permits. We must have a copy of your license before you can set up. 
• Artists may not show at any other sales venue in Corvallis the weekend of CFF. 
• CFF is a "cash and carry" show. Special orders may not be greater than 10% of your total sales. 
• Central Park, the festival location, is a public area that is used throughout the year for many different events. It is a CITY ordinance, year-round, that, except for service dogs, NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON CENTRAL PARK PROPERTY. See Corvallis Municipal Code 5.03.050.080.
• Include a 2A:10BC rated certified fire extinguisher in your booth supplies.
• Corvallis Fall Festival requests that all festival participants carry liability insurance. Please consult with your insurance agent for guidance.
• Booths must remain open the complete hours of the show unless they have an emergency and have spoken to the Director prior to closing.  
• Artists must remove all items they brought to the park from the park no later than 10PM on Sunday night.

Booth Fees & Sizes:

• $475 - 10' x 10' Standard Booth
• $660 - 10' x 10' Corner Booth
• $950 - 20' x 10' Double Wide Booth
• $1,135 - 20' x 10' Wide Booth w/ Corner

​Set-Up Information for 2026:

• Set-Up for artists is according to their load-in letter, this may begin at 12PM on Friday, September 25. 
• Artists should expect to supply their own unloading and transporting devices for their artwork (hand trucks, dollies, etc.) However, the festival may have units to lend, pending availability.
• Artists should not assume that they will be allowed to drive a vehicle directly up to the location of their booth as vehicle accessibility in most areas of the park location is limited.  Please contact our office after you have received an acceptance email if you have specific questions about vehicle access.
• Artists must provide their own white, 10' x 10' canopy, furniture and display accessories.

Other:

• Electricity is NOT available. Generators are NOT allowed. 
• Weather in September in Corvallis can be unpredictable; be prepared for any weather condition (sandbags, rain protection, etc.)
• Security personnel patrol Central Park from 1PM on Friday, September 25 through 7PM on Sunday, September 27. However, artists should take their own security precautions to protect from theft, damage, loss, etc. 
• WIFI is not provided. Be prepared to use a personal hotspot or data plan to process card payments.

Artist Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• Applications fees are non-refundable.
• 50% refund if artist cancels by August 1, if space can be filled.
• No refunds after August 1. Should government-mandated restrictions on mass gatherings put forth by municipal, county, state, or federal government agencies result in the cancelation of this event, booth fees will be refundable, minus processing fees.
• No refund if CFF cancels due to weather or other catastrophic event.