Buckhead Arts Festival (9th Annual) 2026

The Buckhead Arts Festival is a two-day outdoor arts festival located in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta, in a neighborhood rich in tradition with one of the highest demographics in metro Atlanta. The festival features approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork artists, glass artists, jewelers, and more, along with artist demonstrations and live acoustic music. Limited to 100 participating artists, the festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC, and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines with a long history of building notable events in the south.

The festival accepts work in multiple categories including 2-D and 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Edibles, Fiber, Glass, Handicraft, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood & Furniture. All artwork must be original and handmade by the artist, with original art occupying at least 50% of the artist's space. Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the festival.

The application fee is $30 with 5 images required and a booth shot required. The festival takes place September 19-20, 2026, with event hours Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Load-in is Saturday morning from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Artists must provide white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher, and all tents must be weighted as no staking is allowed. The event is rain or shine with no refunds for inclement weather.