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title: Village Square Art Fair 2026
description: Annual outdoor art fair in downtown Saugatuck, MI on July 4, 2026. All media welcome; artists display and sell from ~10'x10' booths. 70-year tradition.
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status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Saugatuck Douglas Art Club
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/saugatuck-douglas-art-club
deadline: "2026-06-13"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Village Square, Saugatuck, MI, United States
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# Village Square Art Fair 2026

**Hosted by:** Saugatuck Douglas Art Club

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Village Square, Saugatuck, MI, United States | **Deadline:** June 13, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

The Village Square Art Fair, sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Art Club, is a 70-year tradition held July 4, 2026 from 10am to 5pm in Village Square, encompassing the campuses around Main and Butler Streets in downtown Saugatuck. This outdoor event welcomes artists, makers, and craftspeople across all mediums to display and sell their work. The fair draws upwards of two to three thousand visitors. Booth spaces are approximately 10' x 10', with booth fees of $150 due upon acceptance. Setup begins at 7am on the day of the fair. Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they are accepted, and all work must be created and produced by the artist. Reselling of bought products and vendors displaying for recruitment, retail, or solicitation are not permitted. Artists must hold proper insurance and collect and pay State of Michigan sales tax. The fair is rain or shine. Proceeds fund scholarships for local graduates pursuing degrees in the arts and support the art departments of Saugatuck and Fennville schools.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Note:** All work must be created and produced by the artist. Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they are accepted. Reselling of bought products and vendors displaying for recruitment, retail, or solicitation are not permitted. Artists must hold proper insurance and are responsible for collecting and remitting State of Michigan sales tax.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 13, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 4, 2026
- **Program End:** July 4, 2026

## How to Apply