Arts & Drafts 2025

We look forward to celebrating our Arts & Drafts tradition on August 16th, 2025! Norton Shores’ beautiful Ross Park will host the 12th annual Arts & Drafts Festival on Saturday, August  16, 2025. Saturday’s schedule includes the 48th 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 10 Years Late
3 pm-6 pm West Side Soul Surfers
6 pm – 7 pm Grand City Show Skiers
7 pm-10 pm Yard Sale Underwear

2025 Art Vendor Applications are now open, 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 31st!

2025 Food Concession Application, please mail in the form to secure your spot!

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