Westerville Area Chamber Music & Arts Festival 2026

The Westerville Area Chamber presents the 52nd Annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival July 11 & 12, 2026 at Heritage Park in historic Westerville, Ohio. This two-day festival brings around 15,000-20,000 attendees of all ages and features over 125 artists, 30+ performances, 20 food vendors, youth art exhibit, silent auction, and youth activities. The cost is $2 to attend with kids 10 & under free. Note for 2026: Everal Barn will be under construction, so the Youth Art Exhibit and Silent Auction are being relocated.

All applicants go through a blind jury conducted in partnership with the Arts Council of Westerville, local art professors, and area artists. Accepted medium categories include 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. All work must be high quality and original - no imports, craft supplies, kits, commercially-produced items, or mass-produced items are accepted. There are 10 limited spaces for craft fair items like dolls, candles, and hand-printed shirts.

Applications are due February 13, 2026 and require four recent digital images of work, one booth image, and a $30 jury fee. If accepted, a $175 entry fee is due by March 27, 2026. Booth spaces are 12' x 12' and may be on pavement, grass, or gravel. Only white tents are permitted and artists must provide liability insurance naming the Westerville Area Chamber as additional insured. Awards include Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Emerging Artist, and Honorable Mention with cash prizes for Best in Show, 1st Place and Emerging Artist.