Fairs/Festivals
Fallasburg Arts Festival 2026
Lowell, Michigan
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
58th Annual FALLASBURG ARTS FESTIVAL
Presented by Lowell Arts
September 19 & 20, 2026
Now in its 58th year, the Lowell Arts Fallasburg Arts Festival is a premier fine art and fine craft event featuring 100 juried artists, food vendors, children's activities, craft demonstrations in a covered pavilion, and live music performances on an outdoor stage. This two-day festival draws an estimated 25,000 visitors annually.
Fallasburg Park is one of Kent County's most scenic public parks, situated along the Flat River north of Lowell, Michigan. Located just 14 miles east of Grand Rapids and one hour from both Lake Michigan and Lansing.
Presented by Lowell Arts
September 19 & 20, 2026
Now in its 58th year, the Lowell Arts Fallasburg Arts Festival is a premier fine art and fine craft event featuring 100 juried artists, food vendors, children's activities, craft demonstrations in a covered pavilion, and live music performances on an outdoor stage. This two-day festival draws an estimated 25,000 visitors annually.
Fallasburg Park is one of Kent County's most scenic public parks, situated along the Flat River north of Lowell, Michigan. Located just 14 miles east of Grand Rapids and one hour from both Lake Michigan and Lansing.
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General Information
Event Location
Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive, Lowell, MI 49331
Event Dates & Times
Saturday, September 19, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, September 20, 10:00am-4:00pm
Timeline
Application Deadline: April 1
Artist Notification E-mailed: May 1
Acceptance Deadline: June 1
Artist Set-up: September 18 & 19
Show Dates: September 19 & 20
Jury Process
The festival uses a blind jury process, with selections made by a committee of community arts professionals. Artists are chosen based on originality, quality of work, and their contribution to a diverse range of media and creative styles. All submitted images must accurately represent the work intended for sale at the festival. Previous participation does not guarantee acceptance to future festivals.
Application Process
Applications are processed through Zapplication, our online submission platform. A non-refundable jury fee of $40 is required and can be paid by credit card online or by check.
Event Features for Artists – Artists participating in the Fallasburg Arts Festival enjoy numerous amenities, including:
Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive, Lowell, MI 49331
Event Dates & Times
Saturday, September 19, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, September 20, 10:00am-4:00pm
Timeline
Application Deadline: April 1
Artist Notification E-mailed: May 1
Acceptance Deadline: June 1
Artist Set-up: September 18 & 19
Show Dates: September 19 & 20
Jury Process
The festival uses a blind jury process, with selections made by a committee of community arts professionals. Artists are chosen based on originality, quality of work, and their contribution to a diverse range of media and creative styles. All submitted images must accurately represent the work intended for sale at the festival. Previous participation does not guarantee acceptance to future festivals.
Application Process
Applications are processed through Zapplication, our online submission platform. A non-refundable jury fee of $40 is required and can be paid by credit card online or by check.
Event Features for Artists – Artists participating in the Fallasburg Arts Festival enjoy numerous amenities, including:
- Complimentary morning refreshments, booth sitting services, and loading assistance
- Professional security is provided overnight on both Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 7am
- Each artist receives a food vendor fast-pass ticket and custom booth signage
- The festival provides extensive promotion through regional, state, and national websites, local publications, email campaigns, social media, outdoor signs, and posters. Artists are featured in our printed visitors' guide with their business name, category, and location
- Artists retain 100% of their sales proceeds
Best of Show Award
A $200 Best of Show Award will be presented to one artist following an on-site review during the festival. The selected artist will receive a certificate to display in their booth and automatic acceptance to the following year's festival with jury fees waived (booth fees still apply). The award winner is chosen by a panel of jury members based on three criteria: originality and excellence of artwork, professional booth presentation, and quality of customer interaction.
About Lowell Arts
The Fallasburg Arts Festival is a signature program of Lowell Arts, a non-profit arts organization that maintains a gallery and educational space in downtown Lowell, Michigan. Throughout the year, Lowell Arts offers diverse visual and performing arts programming for the community. This rain-or-shine event serves as a vital fundraiser, supporting both Lowell Arts and several local non-profit organizations who participate through food sales.
Standards for Fine Art and Fine Crafts
Lowell Arts maintains high standards for original artwork at the Fallasburg Arts Festival. All exhibited work must be the original concept, design, and execution of the exhibiting artist, who must be 18 or older. Displayed work must be consistent with juried images.
Medium Categories
The festival accepts original work in these categories: Basketry, Ceramics, Digital Art, Fiber (Wearable & Non-wearable), Floral, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Soap and Skin Care, and Wood.
Non-eligible items include:
A $200 Best of Show Award will be presented to one artist following an on-site review during the festival. The selected artist will receive a certificate to display in their booth and automatic acceptance to the following year's festival with jury fees waived (booth fees still apply). The award winner is chosen by a panel of jury members based on three criteria: originality and excellence of artwork, professional booth presentation, and quality of customer interaction.
About Lowell Arts
The Fallasburg Arts Festival is a signature program of Lowell Arts, a non-profit arts organization that maintains a gallery and educational space in downtown Lowell, Michigan. Throughout the year, Lowell Arts offers diverse visual and performing arts programming for the community. This rain-or-shine event serves as a vital fundraiser, supporting both Lowell Arts and several local non-profit organizations who participate through food sales.
Standards for Fine Art and Fine Crafts
Lowell Arts maintains high standards for original artwork at the Fallasburg Arts Festival. All exhibited work must be the original concept, design, and execution of the exhibiting artist, who must be 18 or older. Displayed work must be consistent with juried images.
Medium Categories
The festival accepts original work in these categories: Basketry, Ceramics, Digital Art, Fiber (Wearable & Non-wearable), Floral, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Soap and Skin Care, and Wood.
Non-eligible items include:
- Mass-produced or buy/sell merchandise
- Items made by embellishing commercial products (clothing, stencils, patterns, molds)
- Candles, food items, Henna, printed books
- Jewelry using purchased beads not crafted by the artist (except bead-weaving)
- Commercial t-shirts with dye or screen printing
- Traditional print media, photography, and digital art must be from limited editions, and digital/photographic work must use the artist's own original images.
- Painting/Drawing artists may include reproduction prints (such as giclée’s) of their original work, but these must be clearly labeled as reproductions and limited to 20% or less of total display items.
- In the Wearable Fibers category, upcycled clothing is permitted if significantly altered with no original manufactured seams. Scarf blanks are allowed but must not exceed 20% of total display items.
- Jewelry sales are restricted to artists juried in the jewelry category, with one exception: artists in non-jewelry categories may sell jewelry pieces if they are made with materials from their juried category and represent 10% or less of their total display items.
- Waitlisted artists must confirm their continued interest
- Openings will be communicated via email
- Artists may accept or decline when contacted
- Spots are secured only upon receipt of booth payment
- Last-minute openings may be filled from waitlist across categories
Application Requirements
Event Policies
The festival strictly enforces all rules and regulations. Non-compliant artists will be asked to leave without refund. These policies ensure a quality event that is fair for all participating artists.
Artist Presence and Booth Operation
The festival strictly enforces all rules and regulations. Non-compliant artists will be asked to leave without refund. These policies ensure a quality event that is fair for all participating artists.
Artist Presence and Booth Operation
- One artist or artist collaboration per booth (collaborations must detail each member's role in artist statement)
- Artists must be present for both festival days
- No early tear-down before 4:00pm Sunday
- This is a rain or shine event; prepare for weather conditions
- Artists are responsible for collecting 6% Michigan Sales Tax
- Only original artwork by the exhibiting artist/collaboration may be displayed and sold
- All work must be consistent with juried images
- Festival organizers reserve the right to request removal of non-compliant work
- Use of trademarked logos without permission is prohibited
- No pets in artist booths (though allowed in public park areas)
- No alcoholic beverages during the event
- No smoking in or near booths during entire event, including setup and teardown
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
200
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
110
Booth Information
Booth Options
Single Booth $265 – 12’ x 12’ (physical space of set-up)
Corner Booth $310 – 12' x 12' (physical space of set-up with 2 sides open to public)
Double Booth $530 – 12’ x 24’ (physical space of set-up)
Note: Limited corner and double booths available. Booth fees can be paid by check or credit card online. Payment required to secure reservation.
Booth Requirements
Parking Options for Artists
Field Parking: FREE
Single Booth $265 – 12’ x 12’ (physical space of set-up)
Corner Booth $310 – 12' x 12' (physical space of set-up with 2 sides open to public)
Double Booth $530 – 12’ x 24’ (physical space of set-up)
Note: Limited corner and double booths available. Booth fees can be paid by check or credit card online. Payment required to secure reservation.
Booth Requirements
- Artists must provide their own 10' x 10' white canopy tent
- Tents must be secured with weights (no stakes allowed)
- No electricity or running water available
- No generators permitted
Parking Options for Artists
Field Parking: FREE
- Across street from festival grounds
- Includes assigned Loading Zone access
- Within festival grounds
- Advance registration required
- No vehicle movement during festival
- Two spots can be reserved but will not be next to each other
- Spots adjacent to booth location are not guaranteed
- Permit required
- Within festival grounds
- Advance registration required
- No vehicle movement during festival hours
- One spot only
- Additional spot can be purchased but will not be next to the other
- Spots adjacent to booth location are not guaranteed
- Across street from festival grounds
- Includes assigned Loading Zone access
Refund Policy
Booth Payment
Booth fees must be received by June 1. After this date, unpaid booth spaces will be released.
Refund Schedule:
Booth fees must be received by June 1. After this date, unpaid booth spaces will be released.
Refund Schedule:
- Until June 1: Full refund available
- June 2 – August 1: 50% refund available upon request
- After August 1: No refunds given
Additional Fees
Double Booth 12 x 24: $530
Corner Booth 12 x 12: $310
Single Booth 12 x 12: $265
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