Septemberfest 2026

For over fifty years, Septemberfest has presented an exposition of high quality arts and crafts by national artists and craftspersons on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas. The event is open to individual artists and craftspersons presenting their own individual work. No galleries, studios, agents or anyone representing an artist will be eligible. No artist will be admitted whose work has not been reviewed and approved by the artist selection committee.

The show is held outdoors on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest. Artists must provide their own displays and white canopy tents and are responsible for set-up and display. Electricity is provided by the venue. Single booths are $250, double booths are $350, and shared space is $200 per artist. Displays may not extend more than two feet from the booth. Collection of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Security is provided continuously 24 hours a day. A hospitality tent will be provided with cold water and snacks. Load-in begins Thursday, September 10th, with booths required to be set up by 3pm Friday, September 11th. The preview party is Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday hours are 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Artists must be present to show their own work. Work must be original and handmade by the applicant. Commercially manufactured items, supplies, and kits are not allowed. Specific standards apply: ceramics must be wheel-thrown or hand-built only; jewelry and metal-smith work must be designed and handmade by applicant only; leather items must be one-of-a-kind with no machine-tooled or mass-produced elements; photography must not be mass-produced commercial prints; fiber work must be handmade with no commercially manufactured goods accepted; paintings must be original one-of-a-kind framed or finished works, with reproductions clearly labeled and sold with original pieces; and woodwork must be designed and handmade by applicant only. Fine art prints of original work are allowed if sold in conjunction with original work inventory. Application fee is $20. Artists will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status no later than July 10th, 2026. Written or emailed cancellations must be received on or before August 28, 2026 to receive refunds.