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title: Boardman River Fall Art & Craft Show
description: Juried outdoor art & craft show on the Boardman River in Traverse City, MI, limited to 80 booths with early-bird booth pricing.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/3a684454-d9ab-40c5-8ad6-d904f6e81179
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-07"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Blue Ribbon Events
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/blue-ribbon-events
deadline: "2026-09-17"
entryFee: 15 USD
location: Medalie Park, Traverse City, MI, United States
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---

# Boardman River Fall Art & Craft Show

**Hosted by:** Blue Ribbon Events

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Medalie Park, Traverse City, MI, United States | **Deadline:** September 17, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "Handmade and artist-designed art, craft, and unique gift items"

### About This Call

This boutique Art & Craft show will feature creatives & artists along the lawns of Medalie Park off Boardman River, allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. The event is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm with no music, no booze and no food putting the focus solely on art, craft and unique gifts. Limited to 80 booths with setup Saturday morning 6:30am to 9am.

Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors and designers for holiday gift giving. Artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of experts. The show accepts various categories including artist-made work, craft production, inventors, designers, and other creative concepts. Each event is juried separately and participating in one does not guarantee acceptance in future events.

Application fee is $15 with early bird pricing of $275 if paid before July 19, $325 if paid after. Applicants may apply in up to 2 categories. All exhibitor tents must be white and displays must be professional. Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths. The show encourages emerging artists of all levels and offers assistance with applying or booth setups.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Note:** The show encourages emerging artists of all levels and offers assistance with applying or booth setups.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 6, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 17, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/external/boardman-river-fall-art-craft-show