Sunset Valley ARTFEST

April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Toney Burger Center 

Join us for the 18^th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST, April 25, 2026, hosted by the City of Sunset Valley Arts Commission. For the past few years, ARTFEST has had a record number of art and food booths with over 120 artisans showcasing their handmade merchandise including oil paintings, drawings, sculptures, glass creations, jewelry designs, metal and woodwork items, and much more. This is a one-day event from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with over 8,000 attendees. The FREE ADMISSION event offers something for everyone in the family with avenues of artisans, with live music from local Austin area talent, local food trucks, and a separate area for children's fun and interactive activities including Adventure Build.

Call for Artist

Applications are now open for this year's ARTFEST, please click here to apply today!

Below is important information about the event. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• 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)

COMMUNICATION:
Correspondence and applications will ONLY be taken through the ZAPPlication system. Please be sure to add the ZAPP address to your email contacts and check your spam and junk mail folders to make sure you haven't missed any emails from us. ZAPP customer service will be your point of contact for assistance with your application and photos since they maintain the software. For other questions, you can email arts@sunsetvalley.gov to assist you.

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.

If you need assistance with filling out the application, read the step-by-step instructions found here: STEP BY STEP ZAPPLICATION FORM 2026

ARTFEST Sponsorship: 

The 18th annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST, to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, is a celebration of the arts hosted by the City of Sunset Valley. Businesses and organizations are offered unique sponsorship opportunities to associate with the popular family-oriented event and engage attendees from Sunset Valley, Austin, and all-over Central Texas.

Click here to view: ARTFEST 2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact one of the names listed below.  

Contacts:
Karen Medicus, Arts Commission, Email: arts@sunsetvalley.gov
Kaitlyn Neal, Communications and Event Coordinator, Email: kneal@sunsetvalley.gov

Let’s discuss any special needs you may have. 

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!

Contact us: arts@sunsetvalley.org

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