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title: Rocky River Fall Arts Festival 2026
description: Annual arts festival in Rocky River, OH on Sept 12, 2026. 10x10 booth ($125). Open to ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, and more. No commission fees.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/a5323c6c-d564-404b-9967-be456a075669
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/rocky-river-parks-and-recreation-foundation
deadline: "2026-06-01"
entryFee: 25 USD
location: Old Detroit Shopping Area, Rocky River, OH, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: No commission fees charged. Artists retain all sales proceeds.
disciplines:
  - ceramics
  - drawing
  - printmaking
  - fiber
  - glass
  - jewelry
  - painting
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - woodwork
  - mixed media
---

# Rocky River Fall Arts Festival 2026

**Hosted by:** Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Old Detroit Shopping Area, Rocky River, OH, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

The Rocky River Fall Arts Festival takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Old Detroit Shopping Area in Rocky River, Ohio. This annual event supports community cultural enrichment and enhancements in Rocky River parks. Applications are accepted from both artist and non-artist vendors. Artist applicants must submit 4 images (three of artwork and one booth layout). The application fee is $25 (non-refundable before May 31, 2026). Applications submitted June 1 through July 30, 2026 incur an additional $25 late fee. Booth fees are $125.00 (refundable until July 31, 2026; refunds after this date are considered on a case-by-case basis). Booth spaces are 10' x 10' on paved ground. Exhibitors must provide their own tent/canopy; staking is not permitted. Electricity is not available. All work must be original, handcrafted, priced, and signed by the artist. Paintings, drawings, and graphics must be framed, matted, or displayed in a portfolio. Artists must be present for the entire festival and may not break down booths until after 5:00 PM. No commission fees are charged. Free parking is available behind the Old River Shopping area, with curbside unloading/loading service and booth sitters available for breaks.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, woodwork, mixed media
- **Note:** Applications accepted from both artist and non-artist vendors. All work must be original, handcrafted, priced, and signed by the artist. Artists must be present for the entire festival.

### Additional Requirements

4 images required: 3 of artwork and 1 booth layout photo. Application fee: $25 (non-refundable). Late fee of $25 for applications submitted June 1–July 30, 2026. All work must be original, handcrafted, priced, and signed by the artist. Artists must be present for the full festival; no booth breakdown before 5:00 PM.

## Compensation & Benefits

No commission fees charged. Artists retain all sales proceeds.

No commission fees charged. Booth fee: $125 (refundable until July 31, 2026; refunds after that date are considered on a case-by-case basis). Late application fee of $25 applies for submissions June 1–July 30, 2026.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 12, 2026
- **Program End:** September 12, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14118