Arts & Drafts 2026

We look forward to celebrating our Arts & Drafts tradition on August 15th, 2026! Norton Shores’ beautiful Ross Park will host the 13th annual Arts & Drafts Festival on Saturday, August  15, 2026. Saturday’s schedule includes the 49th edition of our traditional Art Fair, plus the annual Arts & Dash 5K, the Arts & Wheels Car Show, and a children’s activity area, and the Grand City Show Skiers on Mona Lake. Arts & Drafts also hosts a beverage tent featuring live music throughout the afternoon and evening on Saturday. Contact us at 231-799-6802 if you have any questions!

This year’s bands will feature:
11 am-2 pm Moonshot Band
3 pm-6 pm Kari Holmes
6 pm – 7 pm Grand City Show Skiers
7 pm-10 pm West Side Soul Surfers

2026 Art Vendor Applications are open and emails will be going out to prior exhibitors, watch your email for updated applications and please contact Pam Ackley at [email protected] with any questions about the show! Please click the following link to see this years art vender map and note that payments are sent to 4814 Henry St. Norton Shores, MI 49441. The deadline to turn in your application is July 10th! There is a jury process with every application and the potential to be waitlisted

2026 Food Concession Application, please mail in the form.

Note: that their is the potential to be waitlisted for this event for both food and craft vendors.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event please fill out the following Arts & Drafts Sponsor Application 

Make sure to sign up for Arts & Dash 5K. This event is held at Ross Park beginning at 8 am. Participants in this year’s 5K will receive a T-Shirt and drink tokens! Click the links below to learn more!

Arts and Dash Sign Up Link