festival of fine arts & crafts

Lake Odessa, Michigan
Saturday - August 7, 2021
9 AM - 4 PM
COMMENTS FROM SOME OF
OUR 2019 EXHIBITORS:
"How do you improve on perfect?  Great staff & helpers.  Can't wait till next year!"
J. Prusak
"As I indicated last year, you do an outstanding job.  You set the standard that all craft fairs should follow and the added bottles of water in the afternoon -- fabulous idea!  ..."
D. Bieman
"This event was a great experience - very well organized & with superb hospitality.  The food offered at set-up and for breakfast were especially considerate and delicious!!  Lots of customers and beautiful weather made the day completely enjoyable!  Thank you!"
J. Feterl and M. Angelucci
"This is a well-run show.  Great atmosphere and very friendly, helpful volunteers.  Thank you!"
S. Eddy
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 46th year in 2021, Art in the Park takes place on the grounds of Lake Odessa's shady and picturesque Village Park.  Our show features 70+ unique fine art and craft booths, food booths, a children's craft area, and live musical entertainment.  Attendance is free. 

2021 Booth Rates:*
  • Super Saver Rate (by 8/31/2020):  $40 single, $75 double
  • Early Bird Rate (by 12/31/2020):  $60 single, $120 double
  • After 12/31/2020:  $75 single, $150 double
(*Booths dimensions are 11' x 11')

Click HERE for the 2021 Exhibitor Application
Click HERE for the 2021 Art in the Park Rules

AMENITIES:
  • Friday night artists reception
  • 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 8 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 2019, 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.