Artsapalooza Art Market at Kokomo Strawberry Festival 2025

The 27th Annual Strawberry Festival is expected to attract 10,000 guests to the heart of Kokomo in north-central Indiana. Artists in fine art and fine craft disciplines are invited to apply for inclusion in the Artsapalooza Art Market, the promoted and reserved arts area hosting up to 80 artists. The festival features strawberry shortcake and ice cream desserts for sale, over 150 booths, the juried Artsapalooza Art Market, live music, art making activities, free kids play areas, food vendors, craft beer and cocktails throughout the walkable downtown festival grounds, as well as free admission.

Accepted mediums include ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and woodworking. All participants must make their own merchandise. Reproductions are permitted but no reselling of mass-produced items. Booths with artwork that is unique, representative of a broad range of media, and that demonstrates creativity and originality in concept, design, and execution will be selected. All work must be original, handcrafted work produced within the last 3 years.

Application fee is $35. Four images are required: three of individual pieces of work and one display image showing overall continuity and presentation. Images must be in 1920 x 1920 pixel vertical format. Upon acceptance, booth fee is $85 or $100 with electricity, due by February 28, 2025. Artists will be located on Main Street/Mulberry Street in downtown Kokomo and must supply a 10' x 10' tent with 30 lbs of weight on each leg. The festival takes place Friday, June 6th, 2025 from 11am-9pm.