Bethesda Fine Arts Festival 2027

The 22nd Annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is an outdoor, rain-or-shine festival featuring 110 booth spaces in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, on May 8–9, 2027. It accepts original fine art and fine craft. A jury will select award winners through on-site evaluation; no award amount is stated. Participating artists receive breakfast and lunch, beverages, booth sitters, 24-hour security, and vehicle-accessible setup and teardown.

Applicants must submit at least 5 images of their original fine art or fine craft. Eligible forms include ceramics, clothing/fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and other original fine art and fine craft. The $35 application fee is non-refundable. The festival is outdoors and will be held rain or shine. A jury will select award winners based on on-site evaluation; the source does not state an award amount.