This application is for artists wishing to participate in the 2025 Great River Folk Festival Art Fair & Sale Saturday, August 23th and Sunday, August 24th. Great River Folk Festival is a three-day event held at the beautiful Band Shell at Riverside Park in the heart of Downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. The art fair and sale runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The 2025 art vendors will be located just outside of the Great River Folk Fest grounds where they can be accessed by both fest-goers and the public.
Dates and Information
• The Great River Folk Fest Art Fair & Sale will be located just outside the fest grounds in 2025. Artists will have access to public traffic and still be able to enjoy the festival music!
• A nonrefundable $125 booth fee is required upon acceptance to the two-day fair. Checks and Paypal are accepted. Please make checks payable to Great River Folk Festival - PO Box 1434, La Crosse, WI 54602
• All artists are given a 12x12ft booth space. If artist require additional space, they will need to pay an additional booth fee.
• All items for sale at GRFF Art Fair & Sale must be the handiwork of the exhibiting artist(s).
• No food or commercial items permitted.
• Electricity can be arranged for those who need it. Sorry, no Wifi will be available in the park.
• No portable generators are permitted in the park.
• Artists supply their own display materials including chairs, tent and tables.
• Booth spaces are first come, first serve and will be marked for set-up by 8am on Saturday, August 26th. Artist can start setting up after 8am only. Overnight security will be provided on Saturday evening so artists can leave their tents setup for the Sunday sale.
KNOW THE DATES & DEADLINES:
Monday, April 1st, 2025 - Application opens
Friday, May 30th , 2025 - Application Closes
Friday, June 6 2025 - Artists Acceptance Letters
Saturday, August 23, 2024 — Artist check-in begins at 8am. 10am-4pm Great River Folk Fest Art Fair & Sale Sunday, August 24, 2024 — Artist check-in begins at 8am. 10am-4pm Great River Folk Fest Art Fair & Sale
If you have any questions or concerns with any of this, please reach out to Jacque at artbyjacquelline@gmail.com
https://www.greatriverfolkfest.org/
