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Art & Apples Festival

Name: Art & Apples Festival
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Rochester

The Art & Apples Festival is a premier juried fine art event held annually in Rochester Municipal Park. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, the three-day festival transforms the park into an expansive outdoor gallery featuring over 280 national artists, live entertainment, and seasonal food.

Date: Sep 11-13, 2026
Location: Rochester
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Celebration of the festival's milestone 60th anniversary in 2026
Showcase of over 280 juried artists from across 24 states
Ranked as the top art fair in Michigan by Sunshine Artist magazine
Extensive selection of apple-themed food and live musical entertainment

The Art & Apples Festival returns to Rochester Municipal Park from September 11 to 13, 2026, marking six decades of creativity and community tradition. Managed by the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, the event has grown from a local 1965 gathering into one of the nation's most respected juried art fairs. The festival showcases original works from more than 280 artists representing 24 states across 16 categories, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and glass.

Beyond the artist booths, the festival offers diverse public programming including live musical performances and art demonstrations. True to its name, the event features a wide array of apple-inspired treats and food vendors. Consistently ranked among the top art fairs in the United States for artist sales, the festival attracts art enthusiasts and families for a weekend of culture beneath the park's towering trees.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Rochester Municipal Park; www.theoaklandpress.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Rochester

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