Exhibitor Information – Fine Art / Fine Craft

Welcome, Fine Art / Fine Craft Exhibitors!

Please Note: The show will be happening rain or shine. There are no rain dates or refunds for inclement weather. Be sure to bring good weights for your tents, and secure the sides in the evening. Thank you!

TELL YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CUSTOMERS!

• Make sure to tell everyone you know that you’ll be at the Lakeshore Art Festival on June 27 & 28!
• If you’re on social media, “like” our page and invite your friends to “like” our page, too!
• Click HERE to download the “I’m an exhibitor at” and other graphics. Please update your profile photos and share on social media!
• Click HERE to visit us on Facebook
• Click HERE to go to the Facebook event
• Click HERE to visit us on Instagram.
• Make sure to tag us in your social media posts! We want to share what you’re working on.
• If you’re not on social media, be sure to visit our website at lakeshoreartfestival.org.

Dates/Times/Location:

• Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9am to 5pm
• Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 9am to 5pm
• Fine Art/Fine Craft exhibitors will be located in Downtown Muskegon at Hackley Park.

Entry, Registration and Set Up:

• Fine Art Exhibitors must enter the festival grounds at Clay Ave & 4th St, in front of the Lakeshore Museum Center (430 W. Clay Ave). See map below. Please check in first at the Fine Art Information Booth, located in Hackley Park at the corner of Clay Ave & 3rd St. DO NOT SET UP YOUR BOOTH BEFORE YOU REGISTER at the Information Booth. You will be given a packet that contains your booth space permit and other important event information.
• NEW! The festival will be using a Modular Vehicle Barrier System designed to enhance safety for all attendees. Do not attempt to enter the festival grounds at any location other than your designated entry point, and do not drive over or around the barrier system, as doing so may result in vehicle damage.
• Set up will begin on Friday, June 26 from 2pm – 8pm and Saturday, June 27 from 6am – 8:30am. We ask that you NOT set up before 2pm on Friday, June 26. There will not be anyone to assist you before 2pm.
• Tent stakes cannot be used in the park, as they cause damage to the underground sprinkler system. Please use bricks or other weights to secure your tents and displays.
• Security will be on site overnight Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27.
• Booth sitters are available. You may sign up for a specific time at the Information Booth.
• Please unload and move your vehicle as soon as possible, so that others may unload.
• No vehicles are allowed on the park grounds, terraces, walkways, etc.

Booth Details:

• Click HERE to view your booth assignment.
• Click HERE to view a full map of the festival layout. Scroll down to see the layout for the Fine Art section.
• Each exhibitor display space will be at least 10’x10’. Suggested tent size is 10’x10’.
• You may not share your booth with another exhibitor.
• You will be given a booth number sign at registration. Please place your booth number sign in a highly visible area on your exhibitor booth.

Buy and Sell Products – NOT PERMITTED

• No products or services other than what is listed on your application will be allowed in your booth.
• If unapproved, non-handcrafted items are displayed, we will ask that they be removed. If you fail to remove unapproved products, you will be asked to leave the show immediately.
• If you see another exhibitor that you believe to have buy and sell products in their booth, please let a Lakeshore Art Festival director know immediately. We will be able to handle the situation as soon as we know about it.

Parking:

• There is absolutely no parking in any posted “No Parking” zone or areas that have been designated as “Road Closed.” Your car will be towed.
• There is NO parking around the park on Clay, Webster, 3rd and 4th during the show. That is reserved for guest loading/unloading and handicapped.
• We recommend that you park in the lot on Shoreline Drive, between Fourth and Terrace Point Rd, as designated in this map. THIS IS THE ONLY PARKING LOT THAT THE LAKESHORE ART FESTIVAL HAS APPROVAL TO USE. Parking may be available in other lots. Click HERE to view the map. Parking fees may apply, depending on where you park. Because the lots are private or city owned, the Lakeshore Art Festival has no control over how those lots are regulated or handled.
• Failure to adhere to any parking regulations will result in your vehicle being towed at your expense.

Awards:

• The fine art/fine craft juror will be on site Saturday, June 27. Winners will be announced and awards will be given out the same day. Award checks will be mailed after the show.

Prizes are as follows:

• • $1,000 – First Place/Best in Show
  • $800 – Second Place
  • $600 – Third Place
  • $400 – Honorable Mention
  • $200 – Committee’s Choice

Artist Reception

An artist reception will be held at the Greater Muskegon Women’s Club at 280 W Western Ave on Saturday, June 27 from 5 pm – 7 pm. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.

Take Down/Clean Up

• Clean-up will begin at 5:15pm and must end by 8:00pm on Sunday, June 28.
• Exhibitors that begin cleaning up and attempting to leave prior to the show closing will not be eligible to participate in next year’s event. If you have an emergency, please contact a committee member at the Information Booth.
• Please leave your cardboard boxes next to any trash receptacle, so that we can dispose of them properly.
• A dumpster will be on location. Please utilize the dumpsters if you have a large amount of non-recyclable, non-compostable waste. Otherwise, you can use the trash cans provided throughout the event.
• All trash MUST be removed from your space(s) when the show ends Sunday, June 28. If your booth space is left with trash or has damage in any way, you will not be eligible to participate in next year’s event and may be fined.

Items Worth Noting:

• The Downtown Muskegon Social District provides common areas in the downtown in which alcoholic beverages from participating establishments can be carried and consumed. These areas overlap with the festival footprint. The Social District is regulated and approved by the City of Muskegon and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Click HERE to learn more.
• Lakeshore Art Festival is partnering with the Muskegon Community College, in celebration of their centennial anniversary, inviting festival attendees to Paint The Lakeshore Blue & Gold! “Thumbprints United” is a collaborative community art project that transforms a simple fingerprint into a powerful symbol of unity and diversity. Everyone in the community is invited to leave their unique thumbprint on large boards (shaped like MCC 100) —using colorful, non-toxic ink—to contribute to a vibrant collective artwork. Each thumbprint, distinct in its pattern and hue, represents an individual voice, while the resulting mosaic celebrates the strength found in togetherness. As the boards fill with hundreds of thumbprints, it visually narrates the story of a community coming together to create something beautiful, meaningful, and entirely unique. This project inspires connection, inclusion, and pride, reminding participants that every person leaves an indelible mark on the community.
• The Authors’ Alley will be back! Over 20 Michigan authors will be showcasing their original books.
• We could not do this without our sponsors! Please be sure to visit our sponsor page HERE. If you see a sponsor, be sure to thank them for their support!

The Muskegon Area:

• For lodging, airfare, restaurant, and local event information, please click HERE. Unfortunately, there are not any hotel discounts for exhibitors this year.
• Please note that Muskegon is a growing city! There may be roads and buildings under construction. We will notify you of any major changes.

We’re so excited that you are a part of the Lakeshore Art Festival. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call/text us at (231)726-0724 or email Paula at [email protected].

The Lakeshore Art Festival Team