Fall into the Arts 2026

The City of O’Fallon would like to invite you to attend the 6th Annual Fall into the Arts at O’Day Park. This juried event was created to embrace all the various types of art mediums, food, drink, and music for the entire family to enjoy. For the kids there will be FREE hands-on activities!

Held at O'Day Park's amphitheater, artists and crafters will be on-hand to exhibit and sell their work. Also featured are craft beer tastings, artisan food vendors and live music at O'Day Amphitheater. This event is free and open to the public.

All artists and artisans are eligible to apply! All tents must be white.

Only one application per artist. Artwork entered into the show must represent the same style/type artwork submitted in the online review.

Submitted photos will be reviewed by O'Fallon's Cultural Arts Commission based on the following criteria:

Art must be hand crafted original work of the artist
Professional portfolio photos
Creativity and originality
Technique
Organization
Clarity of Theme
Presentation
Craftsmanship

The City of O'Fallon will not accept pieces that are generated using AI. ex: pieces created using OpenArtAI, DaVinci AI, Red Panda, or otherwise produced using generative AI.

Awards: Best in Show (ribbon + free booth for the following year)

Selections will be accepted to provide a balanced show; however there are no quotas.
The City reserve the right to refuse any application. All decisions are final.

VENDOR SPACE: The City will assign vendor spaces based on booth requirements and park layout; keeping the best interest of the event in mind at all times. Electric spaces are based on a first come, first served basis. The City will place you in spaces where electricity is available. Electric spaces are minimal. The City of O’Fallon will assign space locations no less than 4 weeks prior to the event and a confirmation will be given by email with space number, load in information, event details and so on. These details are subject to change.
DEADLINES: Applications must be fully completed by deadline. Upon acceptance into Fall Into the Arts, booth fees must be paid within two weeks of notice.
APPROVAL: Applications will be approved/denied based on event needs, space availability and/or number of duplicated products. The submittal of an application does not guarantee vendor acceptance into any event. All decisions are at the City’s discretion. The City has a right to deny or cancel any vendor that does not follow the professional expectations and guidelines of the City.
NOTIFICATION: Upon approval of the application, the City will send an email notification to the vendor within three weeks of juried results. You may also e-mail bsievers@ofallonmo.gov to receive a general response.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: There are no refunds available for approved vendors after August 1, 2026. Vendors that request a refund before the deadline will be charged an administrative fee of $5 or 10% (whichever is greater). The City is not obligated to refund fees for any event that is affected by weather conditions unless the event is cancelled.
APPLICATIONS: Vendor fees and spaces are non-transferable. Vendors who sign the application are responsible for the booth.
No one will be permitted to sign up or pay for anyone other than themselves. Vendors interested in sharing a booth with another vendor must get preapproval from the festival office.

GENERAL RULES
BOOTH SPACE: Each individual outdoor space is 10’ x 10’. Vendors requiring more space must purchase additional spaces.
BOOTH REQUIREMENTS: All vendors must operate under a flame-retardant canopy or from a self-contained trailer. Booth tents must be white - no stripes. Push carts, umbrella stands, display tables, and strolling vendors are not permitted, unless otherwise approved by festival management. All vendors must provide their own canopies, tables, chairs and dollies, non-electrical lighting and other operational equipment. The City provides electricity for vendors that pay an extra fee when accepted. Vendors may purchase extra electric for an additional fee, however these spaces are limited and only in certain areas of the park. Electric may only be used in the booth that purchased it.
BOOTH RELOCATION: All vendors must utilize their assigned spaces. Trading/relocating assigned booth spaces is not allowed unless approved by the festival management.
SET-UP DIRECTIONS: Prior to the event, Vendors will receive a letter or email detailing set-up instructions. Load in will begin at 7:30 AM and must be complete by 10:30 AM. Judging for best in show will start promptly at 10:30 AM. All vendors must be set up & all vehicles removed from the load in area by 10:30 am. All vendor space is located on grass.

Artists may apply for a double booth. Electricity is avaible for a fee. Artists may rent a white tent from the City for a fee. Payment is not required until you have been reviewed and accepted into the show.

10' x 10' - single artist $70
10' x 20' - single artist $140

Electricity - $50 per 20 amp

White Tent Rental - $130 per 10' x 10'

No refunds will be issued after August 1, 2026.
A full refund will be given if the City of O'Fallon cancels for any reason.
A service fee of $5.00 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply to refunds initiated by the vendor on or before August 1, 2026.
Refunds can take 2-3 weeks to process.