Summer Arts Festival 2026 - 57th Annual

The 57th Annual Summer Arts Festival presented by Umpqua Valley Arts has been held annually since 1971 in Roseburg, OR, and is the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon. This three-day festival takes place June 26th, 27th, & 28th, 2026 at Roseburg's Fir Grove Park, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate artistic and creative talent from the Land of Umpqua and beyond. The festival hosts over 100 artist vendors, features live music from local and regional bands, and highlights Pacific Northwest culinary creations and craft beverages.

The Summer Arts Festival is a community arts and culture event managed by UVA, a rural Oregon nonprofit with the mission to 'create and foster a climate that supports arts appreciation, participation and education.' Proceeds from this event support UVA's year-round work to provide arts and cultural experiences and essential education opportunities in rural Oregon. Festival hours are Friday and Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM for art vendors, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. Admission is $5/person, families $15/day, and children 8 and under are free.

Application requirements include 5 images, a booth shot, and a $25 application fee. Emerging artists are accepted. Applications open October 1, 2025, with an early bird deadline of February 27th, 2026, and all applications due May 1st, 2026 by 11:59pm PT. Artists will be notified by May 9th, 2026. Eligible categories include 2D Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Photography, Body Art, 3D Mixed Media, Body and Personal Care, Pet Supplies, Ceramics, and Glass. All designs must be created by the participating artist, and buy/sell, imported, or production work of any kind is not permitted.