61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a FREE outdoor event with more than 300 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans, as well as nonprofit organizations and food vendors.

Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. This event is a fundraiser for the Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival.

Attendees can look forward to a Beer Garden area, perfect for cooling off or occupying those who tag along while you enjoy the beautiful artwork and fun entertainment.

If ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Washington Pavilion at 605-367-6000 at least 72 hours before the event.

Please remember, this is a smoke-free event.

For vendor inquiries, please contact Katharine Hults at sidewalkarts@washingtonpavilion.org or 605-731-2377.

Interested in sponsoring the 2024 Sidewalk Arts Festival? Please contact Emma Chicoine at echicoine@washingtonpavilion.org or 605-731-2314.

Proceeds from the festival support the Washington Pavilion's mission to deliver memorable experiences that entertain, educate and enrich by inspiring lifelong discovery and inclusive experiences that improve the quality of life for everyone.

Sidewalk Arts Festival and the Washington Pavilion do not have any designated headquarter hotels or relationships with hotels. Neither Sidewalk Arts Festival nor the Washington Pavilion is working with any third-party websites. All official communications will come from the Washington Pavilion or Sidewalk Arts.