51st Annual
Art in the Park

Saturday - August 1, 2026
Lake Odessa, MI

Information for Artists & Artisans

COMMENTS FROM SOME OF OUR 2025 ARTISTS & ARTISANS:
"Check-in was super easy this year with no back-ups.  The volunteers and golf carts made set-up and tear-down so easy.  As always, the show was fantastic and will definitely be back and recommending to others."  R.W.
"The show is extremely well organized.  One of the best we do!  All volunteers & customers are so pleasant to work with, making our experience great!  Sales were up 20 1/2% over 2024; lots of repeat customers.  Great music!  Donuts!"
E.W.
"This was my first time at Art in the Park.  It was an awesome experience.  Very well organized, lots of helpful people.  Everything was nice and tidy.  Volunteers stopping by, asking if anything was needed." K.W.
"This is my absolutely favorite show every year!  Everything is very well thought out and you all help the vendors so perfectly and it all runs smoothly."  D.W.
"Absolutely LOVE how well organized this event is for us vendors.  This was my second year & I'm looking forward to next year!"  M.S.
"You did an excellent job.  Very organized, helpful, generous and gracious.  The park is beautiful and there were quite a few people attending.  I did well for a first time there.  Good job!"  J.B.
This activity is supported in part by the:
ABOUT OUR SHOW:
Art in the Park is a one-day arts and crafts festival, celebrating 51 years in 2026.  Our show takes place on the grounds of Lake Odessa's shady and picturesque Village Park, and features 90+ unique art and craft booths, food vendors, a children's craft area, and live  musical entertainment.  Annual attendance estimates are approximately 3,000 - 4,000.  Attendance is FREE.
2026 BOOTH FEES:
100By 12/31/2025:
Single (11’ x 11’):  $60    Double (11' x 22'):  $100
After 12/31/2025: 
Single (11' x 11'):  $75     Double (11' x 22'):  $150
No applications accepted after 4 PM, Friday, 7/17/2026
AMENITIES:
  • Coffee, juice, donuts/pastries from 6 - 9 a.m.
  • Booth sitters
  • Curbside check-in
  • Assistance with loading/unloading
  • Complimentary parking and shuttle service
  • Overnight 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, radio, 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 2025, 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.