Corvallis Fall Festival 2026

Corvallis Fall Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Held the 4th weekend in September, Corvallis Fall Festival is the largest arts event in the area and is organized by an independent nonprofit organization. Proceeds, after expenses, from the festival go toward supporting local arts and community enhancement projects chosen by the volunteer Corvallis Fall Festival Board of Directors.

Entries are selected through a competitive jury process based on four images submitted (three images of artwork and one booth shot) and the artist's adherence to festival rules. The jury consists of art professionals and art enthusiasts selected by the Corvallis Fall Festival Board of Directors. Accepted artwork must be original from concept through completion and representative of the work submitted for jury. Artwork is produced by the presenting artist in a studio with no more than two assistants; factory produced items are not allowed. Handcrafted and designed components must dominate commercial components, or commercial components must be transformed to make them unique. Original artwork is the focus of the booth; commercially reproduced prints or merchandise may not constitute more than 50% of the sales display. The artist who creates the work must be present at the festival. Works from other artists may not be sold and booth sharing is not allowed.

Application fee is $40. Once accepted, the standard booth fee is $475, with additional fees for premium booths such as corner or double booths. The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be emailed by May 18, 2026. Artists must accept the invitation and pay the booth fee by June 1, 2026. Late fees apply: $25 if booth fee is not received by June 8, and $100 if paid between June 8 and July 1. The festival takes place September 26-27, 2026, with setup on September 25. Accepted media categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artists may choose only one category per application but may submit separate applications for multiple categories. Artist amenities include continental breakfast both days, coffee, tea, water, and microwave access. Booth sitters are available to provide up to 20-minute breaks. Awards include Best in Show (application fee waived and $150 off booth fee for following year), Best by Media (application fee waived for following year), and People's Choice ($100 cash award).