Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff 2026

Overlooking Lake Michigan, the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (KAF) is known for providing a great artist experience. Each year a new diverse jury of professionals in the arts is recruited to review applications. The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is one of the most prestigious and well-attended events in southwest Michigan drawing over 23,000 attendees in 2024 and 2025. Taking place in the City of St. Joseph, the Krasl Art Fair is the highlight of summer. KAF is a 1-1/2 hour drive from Chicago and Grand Rapids. This established art fair attracts fine art and fine craft artists and an educated and inquisitive buying audience from all over the US and Canada.

The fair takes place Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 am-6 pm (VIP access at 9 am) and Sunday, July 12, 2026, 10 am-5 pm at Lake Bluff Park overlooking Lake Michigan. Application fees are $50.00 and booth fees are $500-$700 (includes $100 non-refundable deposit). Applications are open October 23, 2025 through January 16, 2026. 172 artists will exhibit at the 2026 KAF, with 13 award winners from 2025 invited to return. The remaining exhibition slots will be determined through a competitive jury process.

Awards include Best of Category ($200 cash award plus invitation to return in 2027 with waived application fee), Board of Directors' Choice Award ($200 cash award plus invitation to return), and Spirit of Olga Award (cash award plus invitation to return). Amenities include booths located in beautiful Lake Bluff Park with lake breezes and gorgeous views, free artist-only parking, curb-side loading, security patrol, booth sitters, coffee and pastries both mornings, and free admission to Friday evening's Block Party.