The Buckhead Arts Festival is a two-day, outdoor fine arts and crafts festival held each fall in the heart of Buckhead, one of Atlanta's most vibrant and upscale neighborhoods. The festival features approximately 100 juried artists showcasing a diverse range of original, handmade work.
Summary
Located in the heart of Buckhead and is considered to be one of the most prestigious areas and home to one of the most enthusiastic art-buying communities in the Atlanta metro area. Rain or shine, visitors from all over the country enjoy this event.
The festival takes place in Buckhead Village, near the Shops Buckhead Atlanta district, and is free and open to the public.
The event features approximately 100 juried artists from across the region and beyond, showcasing a diverse range of original, handmade work. Media typically include painting, photography, sculpture, glass, metalwork, wood, ceramics, mixed media, and fine jewelry. All work is artist-created, and many artists are present to discuss their process and inspiration with attendees.
The Buckhead Arts Festival attracts a strong, art-savvy audience drawn from Buckhead, Midtown, and surrounding Atlanta neighborhoods. Visitors include local residents, professionals, families, and collectors seeking high-quality, original artwork in an energetic urban setting.
The Buckhead Arts Festival provides artists with excellent exposure, engaged patrons, and the opportunity to sell work in one of Atlanta's premier retail and cultural districts.
General information
Event Date: September 18-19, 2027
Load-IN: Saturday (morning) September 18, 2027 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Event Hours: Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM / Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
Amenities
- Water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- Saturday Morning Load in Only - Drive to spot.
- 24 Hour on-site Security
Advertising & promotion
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
- Voted Best Festivals by local media - with Art Shows in the Top 100 Nationwide.
- The holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
Booth information and fees
ARTIST:
- Application fee: $30 (Non-refundable processing fee)
- Standard booth fee: $300
- Double booth fee: $600
- Corner upgrade: $100 (limited availability)
- Electricity: $100 (limited availability)
Assigned Booth spaces are approximately 10' deep and 10' wide or greater. All artist tents must be weighted with a minimum of 40 pounds per leg (160 lbs) with a white canopy.
Jury details
Average number of applications submitted each year: 125
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 85
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 3
Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: Buy/Sell, Imported, Not made by the Artist present.
Jurors score applications using a 1-10 scale. Number of jurors scoring applications: 3. The show organizes the jurors for a single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories. Social Media considered.