Lake Dillon Arts Festival 2026 (20th annual)

The #1 art festival in the Colorado mountains! ColoradoArtShows.com is excited to continue The 20th Annual Lake Dillon Arts Festival in the Colorado mountain community of Dillon, CO! 

The Lake Dillon Art Festival is a juried event that will take place in the heart of historic downtown Dillon, Colorador. This exclusive show will feature a carefully selected group of up to 110 artists, offering a high-quality selection of fine art and fine crafts.

Summit County Demographics & Market Insights

Located in one of the most scenic regions in the world, Summit County, Colorado, provides an exceptional backdrop for this prestigious art festival. The county encompasses the cities of Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco, and Breckenridge, all of which attract both year-round residents and visitors from around the globe. The average home value in Summit County is $801,169, reflecting the area’s affluence and strong purchasing power.

Dillon: A Premier Destination

Dillon, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Dillon, offers one of the most picturesque settings in the county. The town is home to the Dillon Marina, which features the world’s highest yacht club.

The combination of Dillon's natural beauty, affluent residents, and international visitors makes it an ideal location for a fine art festival, providing artists with a prime opportunity to showcase their work to a discerning audience.

FEES 

A) The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable. You must pay $50 for each juried category in the show. Example: If a person wants to apply in both Painting and Jewelry, pay $50 twice for the application fee. Only the categories accepted by the Jury may be displayed. Your credit card will be charged immediately for application fees. 


 

B)  Booth fees due on acceptance.

Single 10 x 10 = $599

Single 10 x 10 w/corner = $649

Dbl 10 x 20 = $1199

Dbl 10 x 20 w/corner = $1299

Dbl 10 x 20 w/2 corners = $1399

 All withdrawals from the jury process must be in writing before App Deadline. After App Deadline if you are accepted, you will be charged for your spot. After you pay your booth fee, there are no refunds for the show.

1. Cancellation by Artist (More Than 60 Days Before Event).
All Artist cancellations must be submitted in writing, via email or certified communication. Cancellations received sixty (60) days or more prior to the scheduled event date are not eligible for a refund of any kind. Upon timely cancellation, Artist shall be issued a non-transferable show credit, equal to booth fees paid, valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance and redeemable solely toward a future invitation extended by ColoradoArtShows.com. Application fees are strictly non-refundable.

2. Cancellation by Artist (Within 60 Days of Event).
Cancellations submitted fewer than sixty (60) days prior to the event date shall result in the forfeiture of all fees paid, with no credit issued. Artist acknowledges and agrees that they remain fully liable for any outstanding balance due, and such balance shall be paid in full irrespective of Artist’s attendance.

3. Refunds and Event Cancellation.
Refunds shall be issued only in the event that ColoradoArtShows.com cancels the show with sufficient advance notice to avoid logistical, contractual, and advertising expenditures. Should ColoradoArtShows.com cancel, postpone, or modify the event after such expenditures have been incurred, no refunds shall be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to cancellations caused by weather events, natural disasters, acts of God, or any “force majeure” conditions. Artist shall remain financially responsible for any outstanding balance owed as of the date of cancellation.

4. Emergency Exception.
ColoradoArtShows.com may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, review requests for refund consideration in cases involving immediate, life-threatening emergencies affecting the primary Artist, Artist’s spouse, or Artist’s immediate children. ColoradoArtShows.com may require submission of supporting documentation. Consideration of such requests is voluntary, non-precedential, and shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision of this policy.

5. Future Participation Restrictions; Chargebacks.
(a) Any Artist who fails to satisfy an outstanding balance arising from a late cancellation, non-attendance, or disruption of participation shall be prohibited from exhibiting in any future ColoradoArtShows.com events until all such amounts are paid in full.
(b) Any Artist who initiates or attempts to initiate a credit card chargeback against ColoradoArtShows.com, regardless of outcome, shall be deemed in material breach of this Agreement. Such Artist shall be permanently removed from all ColoradoArtShows.com artist lists and permanently barred from participation in any future events or festivals operated, managed, or affiliated with ColoradoArtShows.com. This prohibition is final, non-negotiable, and irrevocable.