Fairs/Festivals
Septemberfest 2026
Midland, Texas
Application Fee: $20
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
Total | Max: 6
Opportunity Summary
For over fifty years, Septemberfest has presented an exposition of high quality arts and crafts by national artists and craftspersons on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas.
General Information
ELIGIBILITY
The event is open to individual artists and craftspersons presenting their own individual work. No galleries, studios, agents or anyone representing an artist will be eligible. No artist will be admitted whose work has not been reviewed and approved by the artist selection committee.
LOCATION
Midland is located midway between Dallas/Ft. Worth and El Paso along Interstate 20 in West Texas. Founded on ranching and the oil business, this highly educated, culturally diverse community boasts several museums, a civic center, symphony orchestra and a community theatre. Septemberfest is a well supported community event and over 4,000 people attended in 2025. Together, Midland and the neighboring city of Odessa serve an area of over 250,000 people known as the "Petroplex." We invite you to experience our West Texas hospitality. Midland was recently ranked as the highest per capita personal income in the United States.
BOOTH INFORMATION
The show is held outdoors on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest. Artists must provide their own displays and white canopy tents. Artists are responsible for set-up and display. Electricity is provided by the venue. Single booths are $250. Double booths are $350. Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Displays may not extend more than two feet from the booth. Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
STANDARDS
Artists must be present to show their own work.
NOT ALLOWED: Commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits.
Prints: Fine art prints of original work are allowed. Prints must be sold in conjunction with inventory of original work.
Ceramics: Wheel-thrown or hand-built only. No molded ceramics.
Jewelry and Metal-Smith: Designed and handmade by applicant only.
Leather: One-of-a-kind items individually created by the applicant. No machine-tooled, machine-screened patterns, or miscellaneous forms of mass production allowed. No ornamental, mass produced belt buckles are allowed.
Photography: Mass produced commercial prints are not allowed. Digital photography is allowed.
Fiber: All clothing, toys, purses, etc. must be handmade. No commercially manufactured goods will be accepted, even if they are hand painted.
Painting:
Paintings must be original one-of-a-kind, framed or finished works. Reproductions, including giclees must be clearly labled as reproductions and must be sold in conjunction with original pieces.
Woodworking:
Woodwork must be designed and handmade by applicant only.
SELECTIONS
Selection is based on quality of work. The selection commitee will consist of a panel of art professionals from the Museum and board members.
NOTIFICATION
Artists will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status no later than July 10th, 2026. Artists who do not show and do not cancel 14 days before the show will not be reinvited or refunded. Written/Emailed cancellations must be received on or before August 21, 2026, to receive refunds.
PREVIEW PARTY
Septemberfest presents a gala Friday night preview for sponsors and patrons. The booth fee includes artists' participation Friday night, as well as Saturday and Sunday.
The event is open to individual artists and craftspersons presenting their own individual work. No galleries, studios, agents or anyone representing an artist will be eligible. No artist will be admitted whose work has not been reviewed and approved by the artist selection committee.
LOCATION
Midland is located midway between Dallas/Ft. Worth and El Paso along Interstate 20 in West Texas. Founded on ranching and the oil business, this highly educated, culturally diverse community boasts several museums, a civic center, symphony orchestra and a community theatre. Septemberfest is a well supported community event and over 4,000 people attended in 2025. Together, Midland and the neighboring city of Odessa serve an area of over 250,000 people known as the "Petroplex." We invite you to experience our West Texas hospitality. Midland was recently ranked as the highest per capita personal income in the United States.
BOOTH INFORMATION
The show is held outdoors on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest. Artists must provide their own displays and white canopy tents. Artists are responsible for set-up and display. Electricity is provided by the venue. Single booths are $250. Double booths are $350. Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Displays may not extend more than two feet from the booth. Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
STANDARDS
Artists must be present to show their own work.
NOT ALLOWED: Commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits.
Prints: Fine art prints of original work are allowed. Prints must be sold in conjunction with inventory of original work.
Ceramics: Wheel-thrown or hand-built only. No molded ceramics.
Jewelry and Metal-Smith: Designed and handmade by applicant only.
Leather: One-of-a-kind items individually created by the applicant. No machine-tooled, machine-screened patterns, or miscellaneous forms of mass production allowed. No ornamental, mass produced belt buckles are allowed.
Photography: Mass produced commercial prints are not allowed. Digital photography is allowed.
Fiber: All clothing, toys, purses, etc. must be handmade. No commercially manufactured goods will be accepted, even if they are hand painted.
Painting:
Paintings must be original one-of-a-kind, framed or finished works. Reproductions, including giclees must be clearly labled as reproductions and must be sold in conjunction with original pieces.
Woodworking:
Woodwork must be designed and handmade by applicant only.
SELECTIONS
Selection is based on quality of work. The selection commitee will consist of a panel of art professionals from the Museum and board members.
NOTIFICATION
Artists will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status no later than July 10th, 2026. Artists who do not show and do not cancel 14 days before the show will not be reinvited or refunded. Written/Emailed cancellations must be received on or before August 21, 2026, to receive refunds.
PREVIEW PARTY
Septemberfest presents a gala Friday night preview for sponsors and patrons. The booth fee includes artists' participation Friday night, as well as Saturday and Sunday.
Application Requirements
Artists must be present to show their own work.
NOT ALLOWED: Manufactured items or supplies and kits.
Prints: Fine art prints of original work is allowed. Prints must be sold in conjunction with some inventory of original work.
Ceramics: Wheel-thrown or hand-built only. No molded ceramics.
Jewelry and Metal-Smith: Designed and handmade by applicant only.
Leather: One-of-a-kind items individually created by the applicant. No machine-tooled, machine-screened patterns, or miscellaneous forms of mass production allowed. No ornamental, mass produced belt buckles are allowed.
Photography: Mass produced commercial prints are not allowed. Digital photography is allowed.
Fiber: All clothing, toys, purses, etc. must be handmade. No commercially manufactured goods will be accepted, even if they are hand painted.
Painting: Paintings must be original one-of-a-kind, framed or finished works. Reproductions, including giclees must be clearly labled as reproductions and must be sold in conjunction with original pieces.
Woodworking: Woodwork must be designed and handmade by applicant only.
SELECTIONS
Selection is based on quality of work. The selection commitee will consist of a panel of art professionals from the museum and board members.
NOT ALLOWED: Manufactured items or supplies and kits.
Prints: Fine art prints of original work is allowed. Prints must be sold in conjunction with some inventory of original work.
Ceramics: Wheel-thrown or hand-built only. No molded ceramics.
Jewelry and Metal-Smith: Designed and handmade by applicant only.
Leather: One-of-a-kind items individually created by the applicant. No machine-tooled, machine-screened patterns, or miscellaneous forms of mass production allowed. No ornamental, mass produced belt buckles are allowed.
Photography: Mass produced commercial prints are not allowed. Digital photography is allowed.
Fiber: All clothing, toys, purses, etc. must be handmade. No commercially manufactured goods will be accepted, even if they are hand painted.
Painting: Paintings must be original one-of-a-kind, framed or finished works. Reproductions, including giclees must be clearly labled as reproductions and must be sold in conjunction with original pieces.
Woodworking: Woodwork must be designed and handmade by applicant only.
SELECTIONS
Selection is based on quality of work. The selection commitee will consist of a panel of art professionals from the museum and board members.
Booth Information
Please note the hours for this festival have changed from previous years.
Load in can begin on Thursday, September 10th.
Booths must be set up and ready by 3pm on Friday, September 11th.
Friday 11th: Preview Party. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Gates open to guests at 5:00 pm.
Saturday 12th: festival hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sunday 13th: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Artists may choose to pack up after 5:00 pm on Sunday or return on Monday morning to pack. 24 hour, overnight security will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Monday: Grounds open for artist pack out.
The show is held outdoors on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest. Artists must provide their own displays and canopy tents. Artists are responsible for set-up and display. Electricity is provided by the venue. Single booths are $250. Double booths are $350. Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Displays may not extend more than two feet from the booth. Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
Booth fees are:
Single booths - $250.00
Double booths - $350.00
Shared space is $200.00 per artist.
Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist.
Displays may not extend more than 2 feet from the booth.
Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
A Hospitality Tent will be provided with cold water and snacks.
Load in can begin on Thursday, September 10th.
Booths must be set up and ready by 3pm on Friday, September 11th.
Friday 11th: Preview Party. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Gates open to guests at 5:00 pm.
Saturday 12th: festival hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sunday 13th: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Artists may choose to pack up after 5:00 pm on Sunday or return on Monday morning to pack. 24 hour, overnight security will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Monday: Grounds open for artist pack out.
The show is held outdoors on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest. Artists must provide their own displays and canopy tents. Artists are responsible for set-up and display. Electricity is provided by the venue. Single booths are $250. Double booths are $350. Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Displays may not extend more than two feet from the booth. Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
Booth fees are:
Single booths - $250.00
Double booths - $350.00
Shared space is $200.00 per artist.
Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist.
Displays may not extend more than 2 feet from the booth.
Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day.
A Hospitality Tent will be provided with cold water and snacks.
Refund Policy
Artists will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status no later than July 10th, 2026. Artists who do not show and do not cancel 14 days before the show will not be reinvited or refunded. Written/emailed cancellations must be received on or before August 28, 2026 to receive refunds.
Additional Fees
Double Booth: $350
Single Booth Fee: $250