About
Lakeshore Art Festival

Lakeshore Art Festival History

Art has been the driving force in downtown Muskegon for over a century. In 1961 Hackley Park became the center for a large scale art and craft show known as Muskegon Art in the Park. In 2013, the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce took the local Art in the Park event to the next level with the creation of the Lakeshore Art Festival. The annual festival is now organized by the City of Muskegon. Learn more about the recognition our festival has received in the Press Room.

Event Mission Statement

To create a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable art event showcasing the Muskegon Lakeshore. Feature a juried fine art show, craft fair, artisan food market, performing arts, interactive art and children’s activities. Attract visitors, artists and crafts people from across the country and enhance the economic impact of the area while fostering art and cultural awareness.

For inquiries regarding the Lakeshore Art Festival, please contact us.

KEEPIN’ IT GREEN

The Lakeshore Art Festival, in partnership with the DTE Energy Foundation, is proud to be a leader in event waste reduction. Since the festival began its sustainability program in 2014, there has been a total of 11,656 pounds of material diverted from our local landfills. For more information on our “Keepin’ It Green” program and to view our latest sustainability report, click here.

About Muskegon

Muskegon County is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with over 26 miles of freshwater beaches and 400 miles of rivers and inland lakes. Muskegon’s natural beauty combined with a diverse economy, thriving art and culture scene, and welcoming people make it a great place to live, work, play and stay. Downtown Muskegon is the flourishing epicenter of Muskegon County, with an established art scene, a multitude of breweries and restaurants, world-class events, and more. To learn more about what the Muskegon area has to offer in terms of lodging, dining, and transportation, visit the organizations below.

Visit Muskegon (Visitors Bureau)
Watch Muskegon
Muskegon Arts & Culture
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Maps

Download a PDF map of Muskegon’s Art, Architecture & Gardens