Fall Arts in the Park Festival 2025

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association presents the 2025 Fall Arts in the Park Festival on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 10am to 5pm in Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA. This juried fine arts and handmade crafts festival features over 150 artists, exhibitors, and vendors showcasing work in categories including 2D and 3D mixed media, clay, fiber, leather, furniture, garden art, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood, and other media.

Application deadline is Saturday, July 11, 2025 at midnight EST. The application fee is $35 (non-refundable). Artist booth fees are $250 for a single booth or $325 for a double booth. Food vendor booths are $325 (single) or $550 (double). Current BRMAA members receive a discount upon membership verification. Applications require 5 photos (3 of your work, 1 of you in your studio or creating work, 1 booth photo) and an artist statement/biography. All work must be original, handcrafted, and created by the approved artist. Jury notification occurs August 8, 2025, with acceptance deadline of August 31, 2025. Load-in is Friday, October 10, 2025.

Festival amenities include an exhibitor hospitality booth with snacks, coffee, and water, booth sitters upon request, on-site security, and two exhibitor admission badges per booth. Original art must occupy at least 50% of booth space. No commercially mass-produced items, buy/sell merchandise, or manufactured jewelry are permitted. Exhibitors must remain for the full festival duration with booths open and manned during all hours. Booth setup must be complete by 9am both days. No sound amplification equipment is allowed. Food vendors must provide pre-approved menu items and comply with Georgia health and safety regulations. Exhibitors are responsible for Georgia State Sales Tax collection (7%). Contact [email protected] for questions or cancellations.