Prescott Summer Fine Art & Wine Festival 2026

The Prescott Summer Fine Art & Wine Festival is an outdoor event on the historic Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. Showcasing a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art vendors and featuring a variety of all-ages activities including artist demonstrations, kids' art and interactive art activities! 

The Mountain Artists Guild was founded on October 28, 1949. The founding group included Mabel Lawrence, Claire Dooner Phillips, George Phippen, and Dr. Florence Yount. Originally named the “Prescott Art League,” the founding president, Frances Brown, was instrumental in changing the name to Mountain Artists Guild. The Mountain Artists Guild is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts in the Greater Prescott Area. The Guild has been hosting fine arts Festivals on the Courthouse Plaza since 1953 and is celebrating its 77th anniversary in 2026. 

The Mountain Artists Guild will be accepting submissions for Fine Artists and Artisans for this Festival. Please submit applications for the following categories: ceramics, fiber, digital art, drawing and pastel, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and other hand-crafted products. 
All vendors will be juried for acceptance. Vendors will be provided bottled water, volunteer booth-sitters.
RV parking is located nearby at Mile High Middle School by permit.

Up to 115 fine art vendors may be accepted for this show. Prior acceptance to a Mountain Artists Guild show does not guarantee your acceptance into this show.

A current booth map and specific rules and regulations for booth setup, takedown, and participation are created, distributed and enforced by Yavapai County and will be provided upon acceptance into the Show. In addition, a signed Artist Agreement will be required to participate. 

Vendor Contract - download, sign, and upload with your booth request, insurance, and TPT.

Summary of important Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Rules - READ BEFORE SETUP!

• No setup until announced by the event organizers and Yavapai County officials.
• Tent legs MUST be flush to the curb, not on the curb. No products on the curb or walkways.
• No tent stakes or anything that would pierce the ground. The vendor will be fined $50.00 per stake
• Tent Weights must be elevated off the ground. Concrete blocks are not acceptable and cannot sit on the ground.
• PLEASE COME PREPARED with small blocks of wood or PVC pipe, not to exceed 2” X 4” and NO longer than 12” in length to elevate your products off the grass. Have your booth/display set up before the start of the show.
• BOXES, COOLERS, TUBS, WHEELED SUITCASES, etc. must be off the grass and visibly elevated a MINIMUM 2”
• No mats, rugs, or ground cover of any kind are allowed on the grass.
• Do NOT tie or lean anything on trees, park furniture, or flag, or other county park fixtures.
• No driving on I-block walkways
• All vendors must vacate the plaza and Mile High Parking before 7pm on Sunday.

APPLICATIONS

• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt of the $40 Application Fee and accepted terms and conditions. 

JURY DETAILS

• Viewed by Mountain Artists Guild and Vermillion Promotions jury committee.
• The jury process is closed to public viewing.  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• All vendors must have an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax ID #. Contact the AZ Department of Revenue

NEW - Proof of liability insurance is required with 1,000,000 per incident, 2,000,000 aggregate coverage. Please notify your insurance company to add to the appropriate section of your policy the names that follow below. Some policies will list this under CERTIFICATE HOLDER and some will list under ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT.
1. The Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301
2. Yavapai County, 1015 Fair Street, Prescott, AZ 86305
3. City of Prescott, 201 N Montezuma St., Prescott, AZ 86301

PRODUCTS

Original works of art and prints of your original work. Each piece must be professionally displayed.

• Artists and artisans must display and sell items that are handmade by them and reflect design, creativity, and made by means of artistic expression and craftsmanship from the artist/artisan. Sale items that are created with the use of manufactured items should be altered from their original state or purpose by means of art/artisan input, expression, involvement, etc. NO RESALE!
• The artist must be present at the booth during festival hours. 
• Only items that have been juried may be sold. Displays will be inspected periodically to assure items sold are consistent in quality with those represented in submitted photos.
• Premade food products/Cottage Edibles are required to contact the Yavapai County Health Department prior to the event. Call the Yavapai County Health Dept. at (928) 771-3121 to determine whether a permit is needed. 

SCREENING PROCESS

• Entries will be reviewed upon receipt for compliance with all requirements. 
• Vendors will be notified by email if their application has been accepted or denied.
• Photos must include 1 - 3 photos of your product and 1-2 photos of your booth display.

BOOTH SPACES

• The booth space is 15’ X 10’ with 2’ X 15’ storage space along the back of the booth. Anything over the allotted space will be charged as a double. The booth must be staffed at all times when items are on display and vendors are NOT permitted to spread out or utilize any areas beyond the allotted space or on adjacent walkways. Vendors may not use trees, benches, or other county property as displays.
• The vendor shall provide white tent canopies, tables, and/or display units for merchandise. Delivery, handling, erecting, and removal of booth display, equipment & materials (i.e; trash, zip ties, etc.) are the responsibility of the vendor.
• The vendor shall use appropriate weights to secure their tent. 40lbs of weight per leg is recommended.
• No ground covers or mats are allowed on the grass. 

PARKING

• Exhibitor parking is NOT ALLOWED on or around the Courthouse Plaza during the show unless you are loading or unloading. Please MOVE vehicles to other parking areas in the downtown area. 
• RV parking and overnight parking are provided at the Mile High Middle School track by permit only.

PAYMENT

• Non-refundable $40 Application Fee is to be paid online with this application.
• Booth fee payment:  $415 for a single booth, $725 for a double booth
• Guild Members: $365 for a single booth and $650 for a double booth
• No checks, please.

SAFETY

• A fire extinguisher is recommended for all booths
• Hired Security will be on-site Friday and Saturday night for general festival security. Vendor merchandise, items or booths, and any items that are unattended or left on the Plaza overnight remain there at the sole risk of the Vendor.
• NO SMOKING: EXHIBITORS MAY NOT SMOKE WITHIN 10’ OF ANY BOOTH, INCLUDING THEIR OWN.

All booth fees and other payments due from participating artists for the annual festival are due on July 18^th, 2026. If payment has been received and the artist then cancels their option to participate in the show, refunds will be issued in accordance with the following schedule:

• Before June 15^th = A full refund, minus a 15% administration fee.
• June 16^th through June 30^th = A full refund minus a 25% administration fee.
• July 1^st through July 15^th   = A full refund minus a 50% administration fee
• After July 15^th = No refund