Gold Canyon Arts Festival 2026

The 25th Annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival is a one-day event held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 on the grounds of the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church at 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Typically 80-85 artists are jury selected to show their work from over 155 applications. The festival runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm with attendance over 4,000 visitors. Reserved artist spaces are 10ft x 10ft and tents are recommended but not required.

The application fee is $25 and if selected, the festival fee is an additional $125 plus a contribution of a piece of your art to support the Gold Canyon Arts Council's School Arts Education programs. Categories include painting/drawing, photography, clay, metalwork, glass, wood, jewelry, natural products, fabric/fiber/leather, and other original work. No brokered items, factory produced items, or imported items are allowed. All prints or reproductions must be labeled as such.

The festival features live musical performances throughout the day, professional food vendors, and free admission with ample parking. Artist hospitality volunteers are available for breaks, complimentary coffee and donuts are provided from 6:30-8:30 am, and restrooms are available inside the church. Set-up is from 6:00 am to 8:30 am and take-down is from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Artists must remove vehicles from guest parking by 8:30 am and booths cannot be taken down before 4 pm.