Southampton Art Festival

Name: Southampton Art Festival
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Southampton

The Southampton Art Festival is a community-focused cultural celebration held during the Civic Holiday weekend, featuring art exhibitions, live music, and an artisan market.

Date: Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Location: Southampton

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Event summary

Highlights

Artisans and tastes market featuring over 50 different vendors
Traditional Métis craft sessions and family-oriented programming
50 Little Masterpieces draw for original 10-by-10 inch paintings
Woodlands People exhibition hosted at the Bruce County Museum

The Southampton Art Festival transforms the town into a creative hub over the Civic Holiday weekend with activities spread across several local venues. Significant programming includes the 'Woodlands People' exhibit at the Bruce County Museum and open-air musical performances on High Street. A central feature is the Friday artisans and tastes market, which hosts over 50 vendors, alongside traditional Métis craft workshops designed for families.

The event also highlights unique artistic contributions, such as the unveiling of a new local mural and the '50 Little Masterpieces' draw at the Southampton Arts Centre, where guests have the chance to win original small-scale paintings. Additionally, the festival includes the 'Chair Affair' silent auction, showcasing uniquely decorated chairs created by artists.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.