Fairs/Festivals
Artstock: Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026
Contact Information
Arts Consortium of Carver County
Contact Email: info@artsofcarvercounty.org
Contact Phone: 651-283-2680
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
Celebrating ArtStock's 15th Anniversary starting on the 11th of July, 2026!
Enjoy the Art, fine Wine, live Music, and the picturesque scenery of Parley Lake Winery and Deardorff Orchards!
Do not miss this event – the best festival in the Twin Cities’ southwest!
We have over 1200 guests each day! Art-Lovers come from throughout the Twin Cities area and beyond for the opportunity to purchase great art, listen to live music, taste & purchase award-winning wines and a variety of foods from metro-area food trucks.
54 booth sites are available for amazing, juried artists.
Experience! Artstock, Art, Wine & Music Festival - July 11th and 12th, 2026.
Enjoy the Art, fine Wine, live Music, and the picturesque scenery of Parley Lake Winery and Deardorff Orchards!
Do not miss this event – the best festival in the Twin Cities’ southwest!
We have over 1200 guests each day! Art-Lovers come from throughout the Twin Cities area and beyond for the opportunity to purchase great art, listen to live music, taste & purchase award-winning wines and a variety of foods from metro-area food trucks.
54 booth sites are available for amazing, juried artists.
Experience! Artstock, Art, Wine & Music Festival - July 11th and 12th, 2026.
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General Information
Show Hours:
Saturday, July 11th
The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to this event which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, jewelry, painting, and more... there is truly something for everyone!
Applications will be open through March 20. Jurors will review applications between March 21 to 31. Artists will be notified by April 1 of acceptance, rejection, or wait list status. Accepted artists will have until May 1 to confirm by making booth payment. If you have been accepted but do not make booth payment by the deadline, you will be placed on a wait list.
Saturday, July 11th
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to this event which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, jewelry, painting, and more... there is truly something for everyone!
Applications will be open through March 20. Jurors will review applications between March 21 to 31. Artists will be notified by April 1 of acceptance, rejection, or wait list status. Accepted artists will have until May 1 to confirm by making booth payment. If you have been accepted but do not make booth payment by the deadline, you will be placed on a wait list.
Application Requirements
- Each booth is to contain original work by the exhibiting artist(s). Work exhibited should be of equal quality and proportion as stated in the image information submitted with application.
- Artists must be present in the booth and be open throughout the official hours of the Festival.
- Single booth tent size is 10’ X 10’. Booth spaces are outdoors on grass and/or gravel. Please be prepared for various weather conditions. Please be prepared to adapt to your assigned space.
- All exhibitors must comply with Minnesota statutes by having a MN tax ID number and an Operator Certificate of Compliance (ST-19) for 2026. A copy of your ST-19 must be provided prior to the Festival and can be emailed to: info@artsofcarvercounty.org. Artists and booth owners are responsible for all requirements pertaining to statutes and tax law. Sales tax in Waconia for 2026 is 8.375%.
- Although the Festival will provide some security, exhibitors are responsible for any loss, theft or damage to their work and/or personal property while setting up, participating in and taking down their exhibit.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
75
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
54
Booth Information
- Setup:
Early setup is available Friday, July 10, from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Saturday morning setup will be 7:00-10:30 am. All booths must be setup by
10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11th. - Take down: Sunday 12th by 7:00 p.m.
- A non-refundable Application fee - $35 - will be deposited upon receipt.
- Booth fees will be deposited upon notification of acceptance.
- A $50 cancellation fee will be applicable if withdrawal is requested after notification and deposit of fees. Cancellations must be in writing. After June 20, no refunds will be given.
- Each exhibitor must comply with all festival policies and procedures as well as city, state and federal laws.
- We respectfully request that you refrain from smoking on winery grounds.
- Pets are welcome!
IF you are a member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County at the time of the festival, you will receive a discount of $25 that will be given to you during that weekend.
You may become a member at www.artsofcarvercounty.org.
Refund Policy
A $50 cancellation fee will be applicable if withdrawal is requested after notification and deposit of fees. Cancellations must be in writing. After June 20, no refunds will be given.
Additional Fees
Booth Fee: $150
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $35
