Bethesda Fine Arts Festival 2026

The 22nd Annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival will be held on May 9 & 10, 2026 in downtown Bethesda, MD, a lively urban area renowned for restaurants, shopping, galleries and theaters. Bethesda, a state-designated Arts & Entertainment District, is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is one of the most renowned and affluent communities in the metropolitan area. The festival features 110 booth spaces and will be held rain or shine.

All original fine art and fine craft is eligible, including ceramics, clothing/fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and other. Artists must be 18 years or older and present throughout the festival. All work must be created by the artist with no mass-produced, commercially manufactured work or work manufactured from kits or molds eligible. Reproductions of original work are permitted but must be displayed in browse bins only with no framed reproductions allowed.

Artist amenities include breakfast and lunch for participating artists, 24-hour security, booth sitters, and beverages. All booth locations are accessible by vehicle for set-up and tear down. A jury will select award winners from on-site evaluation. Booth options are Standard 10' x 10' for $525 and Deluxe 10' x 20' for $1,050, with booth payment made after acceptance. Application deadline is December 19, 2025 with a non-refundable $35 application fee. All sales must include 6% Maryland State Sales Tax.