July 31 - August 2, 2026 |
July 31 - August 2, 2026 |
The Anacortes Arts Festival is in its 65th year, hosting more than 220 booth artisans, producing a highly acclaimed fine art show, and averaging around 80,000 visitors during the first weekend in August.
Anacortes is located on breathtaking Fidalgo Island at the front of the San Juan Islands, in Northwest Washington. Our exciting Festival is a free event to the public and includes two stages of free entertainment daily, a beer garden, a wine bar, and a youth area which is dedicated space for kids and family activities.
2026 Festival Hours
Friday, July 31 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, August 1 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, August 2 10:00am – 5:00pm
Available January 2026
220 Juried Booth Artisans * Regional Fine Art Show * 2 Music Stages * Regional and Ethnic Food Options * 2 Beer/Wine/Cocktail Gardens * Demonstrating Artists * Youth Activities * Free Entry *
220 Juried Booth Artisans * Regional Fine Art Show * 2 Music Stages * Regional and Ethnic Food Options * 2 Beer/Wine/Cocktail Gardens * Demonstrating Artists * Youth Activities * Free Entry *
Announcing!
The Anacortes Creative District is a place
where artists and creatives can
live, work, play and share their craft.
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Our Mission
Supporting the Arts and Artists
The mission of the Anacortes Arts Festival is to support artists and art programs on Fidalgo Island through a three-day summer festival and other fundraising endeavors. As one of the oldest and largest festivals in the Northwest, the organization connects artists from all disciplines with an enthusiastic audience. As a non-profit, the festival funds art education opportunities for children, art programs that enrich the community, and public art projects.