Cow Chip Arts and Crafts Fair 2027

The Cow Chip Arts and Crafts Fair is an annual one-day, juried outdoor art and craft fair held on Saturday, September 4, 2027, from 9am-5pm in Marion Park (corner of 1st St and Grand Ave), Prairie du Sac, WI 53578. This fair hosts 150 vendor spaces featuring original, handcrafted art and fine craft items.

Booth spaces are 15ft x 15ft on grass with no electricity access. Booth assignments are based on application date, and organizers will make efforts to honor location requests. Applications are juried blind by committee based on media category and submitted photos. Applicants must submit 5 photos of their work and 1 booth shot; an in-process photo is highly recommended. Accepted artists will be notified on or after May 21, 2027. Two vendors will be selected as Best in Show, each receiving an award for booth display and a free booth for the 2028 fair (valued at $140).

Fees include a $25 non-refundable jury fee and $115 for a 15ft x 15ft booth space ($225 for two booths, $315 for three booths). Booth fees must be paid by July 1, 2027. Refunds for booth fees are available only until July 1, 2027; no refunds are offered for inclement weather or after the deadline. Eligible work includes original design, handcrafted by the exhibiting artist in media categories including fiber, ceramics, wood, metal, jewelry, photography, 2-D art, and others. Ineligible items include buy/sell merchandise, consignment pieces, kit-made work, and imported items. Artists must be 18 years or older (16-17 with parental permission) and present at their booth during the fair. Amenities include complimentary booth sitting service from 10am-4pm, complimentary vendor coffee from 7:30am-9am, free overnight parking, and accessible restrooms. Check-in is available Friday 4-6pm or Saturday starting at 6am.