Shelby Township Art Fair 2026

Now celebrating its 43rd year, the Shelby Township Art Fair is a juried, outdoor event held at River Bends Park, located at 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, Michigan. The fair runs Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. With over 100 talented artists and vendors participating each year, the fair welcomes creators of original, handmade work only. Resale products and commercial distributors are not permitted.

Booths are approximately 15' x 15' on grass, with double booths (15' x 30') available. Single booth fees are $195.00 and double booth fees are $390.00. Corner booths are available for an additional $40.00 fee. Booths must be purchased by May 25th, 2026. The fair does not provide electricity or water. Exhibitors benefit from easy curbside load-in and load-out, ample free daytime and overnight parking, and overnight security Friday and Saturday nights. Exhibitors welcome to apply should create one-of-a-kind or limited-edition works of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, wood, mixed media, and more. All displayed work must be made by the exhibitor and match submitted images.

There is no commission on sales; exhibitors are responsible for collecting and reporting Michigan's 6% sales tax. Perks include complimentary coffee and donuts each morning, multi-platform advertising, friendly and organized staff support, and monetary awards for winners, who also receive jury-exempt status for the following year. The application fee is $25.00 and requires submission of 3 images, including a booth shot. Both artist and non-artist vendors are accepted, and emerging artists are welcome to apply. For questions about booth fees, contact [email protected] or call 586-731-0300 prior to completing an application. Refunds for booths are honored if requests are made in writing prior to July 1st, 2026, and will receive a 50% refund. Jury and application fees are final and non-refundable.