West Seattle Summer Fest runs July 9–11, 2027, in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, marking its 45th year. Event features 160+ local vendor booths, live music, food, a beverage garden, and a Kid's Zone. Summer Fest Eve kicks off Thursday, July 8, coinciding with the West Seattle Art Walk — car-free streets with live music, street performers, and extended outdoor cafés, which brings a local crowd into the footprint the night before the fair opens.

Family village festival with vendor registration

Hosted at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in early August, Satchmo SummerFest is a free two-day celebration dedicated to Louis Armstrong—one of the few festivals in the world honoring the jazz icon and New Orleans native. The lineup includes live music, Louisiana restaurant vendors, and a lecture series featuring renowned experts on Armstrong's history and cultural legacy. Running since 2001, the festival coincides with Armstrong's birthday.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest is in its 41st year and draws around 30,000 attendees over a weekend in early June to the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in Atlanta. The artist market features juried fine art and crafts vendors alongside food vendors, live music, and a KidZone. The festival is held at John Howell Park and Virginia Highland Elementary School, with strong foot traffic from an established, neighborhood-anchored crowd. Artist Market application deadline: April 5.

Community summer celebration with parade, carnival, entertainment, and lakeside events.

Free outdoor concert series in Mission Plaza with live music, food vendors, and community gatherings.

Running since 1974, the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration draws over 100,000 spectators and is the largest event in Santa Barbara County. The celebration has evolved from street artists into a festival with over 1,000 parade participants, extravagant floats, and choreographed dancing ensembles. Held in downtown Santa Barbara and Alameda Park each June, the festival offers musical performances, food vendors, and merchant vendors. A selection committee determines vendor eligibility based on quality, diversity, presentation, and originality. The event actively seeks food vendors, especially those using sustainable packaging. Arts & Crafts vendors must sell products solely made by the artists.

The San Juan Summer Arts Festival hosts 20+ artists and food vendors each week. It's open to both emerging and established makers. Note: Virtually no public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Held in Logan at Cache County Fair Grounds around Father's Day, Summerfest Arts Faire is a long tradition celebrating art and creativity over three days. It's the largest juried arts festival in northern Utah, southeastern Idaho, and southwestern Wyoming. Over 160 artists showcase work across various mediums, and 38 live performances and 30 food vendors fill the event. Draws over 60,000 visitors looking for quality original artwork. Admission is free. Applications through Eventeny.com; booth fees not charged upfront.

Bartlesville's biggest festival, fully volunteer-run and free to the public. Live music on two stages, kids zone with pony rides and petting zoo, annual SunFest Car Show, plus artisan and food vendors. Self-described as Oklahoma's Biggest Outdoor Picnic.

Three-day neighborhood festival at Magnolia Playfield in Seattle, July 31 to August 2, 2026. Arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live music, beer garden, and the Seafair Parade. Friday is an optional vendor day.

The Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival is proud to feature a vibrant marketplace of 160+ local vendors each year, from artists and crafters to food and beverage makers. Whether it’s handmade jewelry, unique artwork, or delicious eats, their vendors help create the colorful, festive atmosphere attendees love.