Entertainment Lineup 🎶

Get ready for a full day of live music, community performances, and high-energy entertainment on the Main Stage at ARTFEST! From local student groups to crowd-favorite bands, the lineup keeps the energy going all day long.

Main Stage Schedule:

All Day Activities:

Come early, stay late, and enjoy an incredible mix of entertainment and hands-on activities throughout the day! Enjoy hair braiding, face painting, and a balloon artist on-site all day long.

Take a ride with Bike Zoo, featuring three interactive bikes for attendees to enjoy, and stop by the Home Depot craft station for a fun, hands-on building experience.

Don’t miss the interactive drum circle from 12:00–2:00 PM with Soulshine Rhythm Experience, located near the dining tent.

🛠️ Adventure Build Zone

Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Central Texas!

• Rock Wall
• Face Painting 🎨
• Balloon Art 🎈
• Hair Braiding
• Hands-on crafts and outdoor fun for all ages!
• Drum Circle from 12:00-2:00 pm by Soulshine Rythm Experience over by the main dining tent! 

Vendor lineup coming soon.

Below is a number of frequently asked questions about the event, find your answer below!

Q. Where is the event held?
Outside at the Toney Burger Center in the NE parking lot. You can enter the Burger Center off Hwy 290 frontage road between Brodie Lane and the Central Market Westgate. The other entrance is located at 3200 Jones Road, follow the signs and cones to the main entrance.

Q.Is there an admission price to the event?
No, the event is free to the public.

Q. Where do I park to attend the festival?
There is ample FREE parking onsite at the Toney Burger Center NORTH side. Parking attendants can direct you that day. Any rideshare cars can drop you near the parking lot for entrance.

Q. When is the event and what are the hours for ARTFEST 2026?
The festival is a one-day event that will be held Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Q. How many art vendors will be at the event?
We host approximately 120+ vendors every year, plus our food tent and trucks that are on-site.

Q. Is their handicap parking and wheelchair accessibility?
Yes, parking spots for those with disabilities are available by having your HANDICAP sign hanging in your car. The event is on pavement and grass, but ramps are available for wheelchair access.

Q. Where can I find a list of artists at the event?
There will be 3 kiosks onsite near at the entrances and by the food court with maps of the area and vendor names with booth #s. Information can also be found at the HQ tent, along with other information and festival merchandise for sale.

Q. Is their live music at the event?
Yes, the festival hosts a main stage and an entertainment area for the kids. The MAIN STAGE is located at the West end of the festival and showcases Central-Texas area musicians and community bands.

Q. Are food, water, or beverages available at the event?
Yes, various types of food trucks and tents will offer food specialties, non-alcoholic beverages, and bottled waters, all for purchase, which will be located on the East side of the festival grounds in the Food Court.

Q. Do you sell ARTFEST merchandise at the event?
Yes, the HQ tent will have new and vintage t-shirts and ARTFEST caps and tote bags for purchase via credit or debit card, or cash. Volunteers will be available to help with any other questions.

Q. Where is the FIRST AID station?
The emergency or first aid tent is located by the large entrance on the west side of the grounds and near the MAIN STAGE. You may also ask any of our Sunset Valley Police Department officers to help assist you.

Q. Where is the Lost and Found area?
Please bring any items found to the HQ tent located by large festival entrance sign instead of the main stage. Thank you.

Q. Are dogs permitted at the event?
If you decide to bring Fido, please make sure he/she is always on a leash and bring poop bags for any clean up! We have doggie water bowls by the HQ tent and ARTS COMMISSION tent if you need them. Please be aware of the heat of the pavement that day and plan ahead for your pet.

Q. What if it rains that day?
ARTFEST is a rain or shine event so we will be there! Only IF there are dangerous conditions like lightning, the festival officials may call the event, but there is not a rain date. In our 16th years, we have held the event every year!

Q. What items should I not bring to the event?
• Outside food and alcoholic beverages will not be permitted. Water bottles are allowed.
• Skateboards, hoover boards, scooters and rollerblades, fireworks or drones
• Guns, firearms, or weapons of any kind
• Smoking is not permitted

Volunteer for ARTFEST!

Be part of the excitement at the 18th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST on Saturday, April 25, 2026! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this community event a success. Whether it’s assisting vendors, helping with the performers, or supporting event logistics, there’s a role for everyone.

Sign up today and join us in celebrating art, music, and fun! Click here to volunteer: Volunteer Sign-Up

Thank you for helping us make ARTFEST 2026 unforgettable!

The Sunset Valley ARTFEST wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors. Your partnership helps us keep this event free, fun, and full of creativity for the entire community. A special thank you to this year's sponsors! 

Thank you for helping us celebrate local art, live music, and the heart of Sunset Valley!

IMPORTANT DATES for Vendors:

• January 23, 2026, Registration opens for artists and food vendors
• March 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)  ALL registration closes
• April 3, 2026, Vendors will be notified by April 3 if they are accepted to participate
• April 6, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)  ALL booths MUST BE PAID FOR, or vendor will lose their space/no refund
• April 8-10, 2026, any waiting list vendors to be notified by festival management and booths paid
• April 14-17, 2026, Vendor packets sent out via email with booth location/number, parking information and credentials, maps, load in and load-out details.

EVENT DAY -
SATURDAY, April 25, 2026:
This is a rain or shine event.
7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.  Vendor check-in onsite and load-in
5:00 p.m.   Vendor vehicles allowed back onsite by security, same check-in procedure as done in the morning, NO VEHICLES ONSITE UNTIL ALLOWED due to public safety issues
5:00 p.m. Load-out begins (NOT BEFORE)
You can also check our website at www.sunsetvalley.org/artfest or follow our social media pages on Facebook or Instagram @sunsetvalleyarts, for additional information and updates about the event.

 A LIST OF THIS YEAR'S VENDOR WILL BE AVALAIBLE SOON