Sedona Arts Festival 2026

The Sedona Arts Festival is Sedona's oldest and largest premiere arts event, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. This intimate show features 100 fine artists from around the country with an average attendance of 3,500 seasonal and year-round residents and tourists. Set against Sedona's spectacular red rocks backdrop, the festival showcases fine art alongside Gourmet Row, raffle prizes, live music, food trucks, and beer and wine. The festival's admission fee supports arts education in the community.

Applications are currently only open to 2025 artists due to the recent weather cancellation, with general applications opening in late January 2026. The festival provides extensive PR and marketing, Best of Show awards with cash prizes, 24-hour security, complimentary breakfast items and refreshments, special artist-only restroom facilities, booth sitters, and volunteer assistance throughout the weekend. Artists must be present for the full 2-day festival and all artwork must be original and for sale.

Booth fees range from $450 for a single quad booth space (10x12) to $1600 for a full quad space (20x20). The Best of Show winner receives a $250 award plus acceptance and complimentary booth for the following year. Category winners receive $125 awards and waived application fees for the next year. The festival takes place October 10-11, 2026, with Saturday hours 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Artists retain 100% of sales and must obtain appropriate business licenses and collect sales tax.