Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff 2027

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is a prestigious art fair held in St. Joseph, Michigan, overlooking Lake Michigan. The fair draws over 23,000 attendees and attracts fine art and fine craft artists from across the US and Canada. Located in beautiful Lake Bluff Park, the fair features 172 exhibiting artists selected through a competitive jury process. The event takes place Saturday, July 10, 2027 (10 am-6 pm, with VIP access at 9 am) and Sunday, July 11, 2027 (10 am-5 pm).

Applications open October 23, 2026 and close January 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST. The application fee is $50 per category (maximum 3 categories per artist). Artists must submit five digital images: four of individual pieces of current work and one of a current outdoor booth display. Booth fees range from $550-$750 (including a $100 non-refundable deposit). Award winners from the 2026 fair are invited to return with a waived application fee. The deadline to cancel with refund (minus booth deposit) is May 14, 2027.

Awards include Krasl Art Fair Best of Category ($200 cash and invitation to return in 2028 with waived application fee), Board of Directors' Choice Award ($200 cash and invitation to return in 2028 with waived application fee), and Spirit of Olga Award (cash award and invitation to return in 2028 with waived application fee). Amenities include roomy booths 6'-10' apart with storage, free off-street artist parking, curb-side loading/unloading, booth sitters, package pickup service, and complimentary coffee and pastries. Contact: [email protected] or 269.983.0271.