You are invited to submit an application for the City of Harrisburg’s Artsfest 2026. Please apply by completing the digital application linked below, or by filling out the attached PDF and emailing it to the organizers at specialevents@harrisburgpa.gov.

The 58th annual Artsfest will take place May 23–25, 2026, in Riverfront Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Set along the scenic Susquehanna River, Artsfest brings together artists and community members for a celebration of creativity. The festival features more than 170 exceptional, juried artists and craftsmen from across the United States and welcomes approximately 40,000 visitors each year.

The City of Harrisburg’s annual Artsfest ranked #53 in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s list of top 200 art festivals in the U.S. in the Fine Art & Design category. Harrisburg’s Artsfest event scored exceptionally well in artist treatment, amenities, attendance levels, management, and overall quality with 95% of artisans reporting that they would exhibit again. Hand-crafted works will be available for purchase in sixteen categories, including ceramics, digital, drawing, fiber (decorative and wearable), furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, miscellaneous, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, a community art project, children’s activities, food trucks, and more. For more details, visit our website at Harrisburgpa.gov/Artsfest.  

Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

‍Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by email starting Monday, February 9, 2026.