Fairs/Festivals
TroyFest Art & Craft Festival 2027
Troy, Alabama
Non-Refundable Jury Fee: $15
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
April 24 & 25 Check-in on Friday (4/23) night & Saturday morning.
Festival hours: Saturday 9 - 5 and Sunday 10 - 4
The TroyFest Art & Craft Festival, held in honor of Jean Lake, is the premier fine art & craft festival for the central Alabama region. The weekend-long show draws upwards of 10,000 people to downtown Troy to celebrate the arts. A wonderful selection of art, food, entertainment, and activities are offered for people of all ages.
Each year artists enjoy returning to this festival that draws a great crowd of art-loving Southerners. The festival committee prides itself in spoiling our vendors with the very best hospitality and amenities along with awarding great cash awards. The committee spends more than $10,000 (along with in-kind donations) on media placements and promotions for the festival. Many of our festival attendees brag about being repeat attendees and wouldn't miss the yearly festival rain or shine. Our patron purchase program sells at least $10,000 prior to the festival, guaranteeing at least that much in artist sales.
We hope you consider joining us for the 2027 TroyFest Art & Craft Festival, promising to be the best yet!
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General Information
ARTIST AMENITIES
TroyFest prides itself on being one of the "most vendor-friendly festivals" around. Each year, we graciously receive compliments on our unsurpassed hospitality and friendly atmosphere.
Artist Amenities Include:
1. $4,000 in Juried Cash Awards
2. Friends of Jean Lake Purchase Program (approx. $5,000 in guaranteed art sales!)
3. Vendor Hospitality areas (access to indoor restrooms, break areas)
4. Booth Sitters
5. Continental Breakfast on Saturday
6. Charles Adams Artist BBQ on Saturday night (2 tickets)
7. Pull up to your booth load in and load-out
8. Free, designated parking
9. Special rates at festival hotels
AWARDS & CATEGORIES
Exhibitors will be judged Saturday morning at 10 am by professionals not affiliated with the TroyFest Planning Committee. Complete description on troyfestarts.com. Each award includes a cash prize & ribbon.
BEST OF SHOW - $ 1,000 & solo exhibit
CORLEY C. CHAPMAN 1st PLACE
FINE ARTS - $500
1st PLACE CRAFT - $500
JEAN LAKE FOLK ART- $500 Art that can be described as self-taught, outside, primitive, or visionary and whose original work evokes southern heritage in their medium of choice.
The winner must be registered in the Folk Art Category.
MERIT AWARDS - $125 each
1. Painting
2. Pottery
3. Jewelry
4. Photography
5. Graphics & Drawing
6. Sculpture
7. Functional Traditional Crafts
8. Decorative Traditional Crafts
9. Folk Art
10. Farmers Market (Homemade Jelly, Jams, Candles, Breads, etc.)
MOST CREATIVE USE OF
MATERIALS - $100
DEMONSTRATING ARTIST - $175
FRESHMAN EXHIBITOR - $100
Longest Distance Traveled - $125
Application Requirements
EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES
TroyFest exhibiting artists are exclusive to handcrafted, original works of art (artists’ prints permitted) and all artists must be accepted to exhibit. Exhibitors are selected by a jury committee, based on submitted images and application. Qualifications include quality, originality and creativity. A limited number of artists per category will be accepted to provide a balanced show. Booth space is assigned based on category and receipt of completed application and fees. Items must be made by artist exhibiting at the show. No commercially made items allowed!
Accepted exhibitors must exhibit the entire show. Please read carefully before submitting an application. If unable to meet our criteria, please do not apply. MORE DETAILS ON TROYFESTARTS.COM
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
125
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
90
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
45
Booth Information
A non-refundable jury fee of $15 is required for each entry form/category submitted. Credit cards will be accepted through Zapplication. If accepted during the jury process, you will be expected to immediately purchase your booth space.
$125 artist booth space 10’ w x15’ d, out- door, includes vending permit
$75 for additional spaces (can not be shared or juried with separate artists)
$75 electricity (Only One 115 Volt 15 Amp Circuit per booth) VENDORS responsible for power cords (50’-100’ all weather power cords suggested).
First - Round Jury Selections: March 11
Application Deadline: March 1
Late Application: Applications will be considered after March 1 when a late fee of $50 is paid. There are no guarantees for late applicants, even to previous vendors.
Refund Policy
An application is a commitment to exhibit if accepted. No refunds will be made for cancellation or removal of cause. No refund will be made in case of rain, wind, or other natural disasters. Notification of cancellation, for any reason, is appreciated and will be considered for future events. All checks will be cashed upon receipt.
Additional Fees
Double Space - (Two Spaces): $200
$125 artist booth space 10’ w x15’ d, outdoor, includes vending permit: $125
$75 for additional spaces (can not be shared or juried with separate artists): $75
$75 electricity (Only One 115 Volt 15 Amp Circuit per booth) VENDORS responsible for power cords (50’-100’ all weather power cords suggested): $75
$10 Additional Category Jury Fee - for more than one category $10 per additional category: $10