festival of arts & crafts

Lake Odessa, Michigan
Saturday - August 5, 2023
9 AM - 4 PM
COMMENTS FROM SOME OF OUR 2022 ARTISTS & ARTISANS:
"I am more than pleased with the outcome of my first experience at Art in the Park.  I am totally amazed at the organized & smooth registration, the wonderful help with unloading & loading of my product, and the pleasant greetings of every volunteer.  They made the day an excellent experience.  Every vendor said the same thing that we spoke with.  I am looking forward to coming back next year."  L.E.
"I've said it before and will say it again.  Other art and craft fair coordinators could learn from you.  With all the shows that I have participated in, NONE provide the vendor support that you do."  D.B.
"Consistently one of the best run shows I do.  Everyone is so friendly & helpful.  I really appreciate the unloading & loading help."  K.C.
"Great job as always!  Other show organizers could learn a lot from this group!"  D.S.
"This was my first year and it was fantastic.  ... It was a wonderful experience."  D.W.
"This was my second year participating.  It by far has been the best show I do.  Very organized & kind volunteers.  Great turnout!"  J.B.
ABOUT OUR SHOW
The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission invites artists and artisans to apply to our annual one-day fine arts and crafts festival.

Lake Odessa is conveniently located midway between Lansing and Grand Rapids, MI, on the shores of beautiful Jordan Lake. 

Celebrating its 48th year in 2023, Art in the Park takes place on the grounds of Lake Odessa's shady and picturesque Village Park.  Our show features 70+ unique art and craft booths, food booths, a children's craft area, and live musical entertainment.  Attendance is FREE. 

2023 Booth Rates:*
  • Early Bird Rate (by 12/31/2022):  $60 single space, $40 each additional space
  • After 12/31/2022:  $75 per space
(*Booths dimensions are 11' x 11')
Applications will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 7/28/2023.

Click HERE for the 2023 Exhibitor Application
Click HERE for the 2023 Art in the Park Rules

AMENITIES:
  • Coffee, tea, juice, donuts/pastries from 6 - 9 a.m.
  • Booth sitters
  • Curbside check-in
  • Assistance with loading/unloading
  • Complimentary parking and shuttle service
  • Paid security Friday from 9 PM to Saturday 6 AM
  • Booth signs & visitor guides that identify artist, category and location
  • Event promotion on all regional and many state and national festival & visitor websites, display advertising in local and regional print publications, by direct mail, and social media.

REFER A FRIEND!
Exhibitors who've been accepted into our show are offered a $20 rebate if they refer a new exhibitor. If the “New” referral is accepted, and is either brand new to our show or did not exhibit in 2022, the referring exhibitor will receive a $20 rebate (up to a maximum of $60).

JURYING:
Applications to Art in the Park are juried for acceptance to ensure the quality of the entries and to maintain a varied selection of arts and crafts.  It is the goal of LOAAC to give artists a positive experience while participating in our show.