Center for the Arts Evergreen Summerfest 2026

Now in its 46th year, Summerfest features a fabulous selection of gallery-quality fine art and fine crafts chosen by a jury process. This year Summerfest is July 18th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and July 19th from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, held at Buchanan Field, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO. Live music, a children's craft area, food trucks, and a cocktail garden round out a spectacular entertainment experience in the pristine foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Summerfest is known for bringing in a dedicated art-buying crowd and offering artist vendors the best services. The festival attracts 6,000-7,000 attendees over two days, with a vibrant crowd of upper-middle-class and affluent attendees who have a keen appreciation for the arts and an average income of about $150,000.

Summerfest welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting their own handmade works of art. All art shown must be hand-made by the artist submitting the application, and artists must be present with their work for the entire two days of the festival. Booth pricing ranges from $400 for a standard 10x10 space to $900 for a corner 10x20 space, with electric options available. Artists are responsible for providing their own tent, displays, and adequate weights (at least 50 lbs per tent leg) as no stakes are allowed due to the sprinkler system. The festival accepts work in ceramics, eco art, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, makers, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable art, wood, and other mediums.

Center for the Arts Evergreen, a non-profit organization, hosts this event with proceeds supporting art programming year-round. Summerfest is their largest fundraising event of the year. Artists receive complimentary happy hour on Saturday evening, booth sitters, coffee, water and snacks, and all booths are placed on flat, grassy surfaces in a family-friendly environment.