Art-a-Fest

About

Held in downtown Charles City at Central Park, Art-a-Fest is a free community event that celebrates regional artists and makes the arts accessible to everyone. This is a juried fine art show—no arts & crafts category—and commercially manufactured items, imports, food, and works from molds are not acceptable. Art-a-Fest is a juried festival where local and regional artists can display and sell their artwork. Alongside artwork, attendees enjoy live performances and music, delicious food, and interactive arts. All participating artists must have an Iowa tax permit. An Emerging Artists Program supports young artists, ages 18-26 with permanent Iowa residence who have never participated in a juried show. The festival is held the 3rd Saturday every August.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Aug 15 2026, 9am-3pm

Venue

Central Park / N Main St Historic District

Vendor Pricing

Tags

• juried
• fine-art
• food-vendors
• annual