51st Delaware Arts Festival
May 16-17, 2026 (Saturday 11am - 7:30pm / Sunday 10am - 5pm)
Visitor InformationWe are Delaware Arts Festival Association
with a passion for the arts
Art, Entertainment, Music, Food, and Fun
Meet this year's artists
Kerry Cumpstone
Kerry Cumpstone's art focuses on animals, especially endangered species. “There's a special place in my heart for endangered species,” she said. Using her spiral art she hopes to educate others about animals.
Vikki Spohn
A Delaware artist, loves making jewelry using polymer clay. The medium is synthetic and pliable, allowing Spohn to create beautiful jewelry, limited only by her imagination.
OUR VISION
Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect through the power of art and encourage the artistic endeavors of aspiring students in visual arts projects throughout Delaware County.
Inspiring spaces
Delaware Arts Festival welcomes you back to downtown Delaware Ohio for two days of art, fun, food and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Once again, a sea of white tents will line both sides of Sandusky and East & West Winter Streets with artists exhibiting their creative work including jewelry, leather creations, tie dyed art, pottery, paintings, photography and much more. Food trucks, Concessions, and musical entertainment are scheduled for South Sandusky Street.
Free Shuttle service is available by Delaware County Transit. Pick up at 145 Union Street behind the Delaware County Court House. Drop off William & Sandusky Streets. Times: Saturday 11am-7:30pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm
Crafting the perfect experience
As in years past, the not-for-profit festival is awarding $25,000 for three county wide senior high school art students to further their visual arts studies.
The Delaware Arts Festival provides competitive grants in the visual arts to Delaware County teachers and community members.
Showcasing creativity
A tremendous and heartfelt thank you to everyone who had a hand in making the Delaware Arts Festival a success! We are completely volunteer run, and dedicated to providing scholarships for Delaware County high school graduates who are continuing their studies in the visual arts at the University level. Thank you to our sponsors, visitors/shoppers, artists, food trucks, judges, volunteers and our community partners: DCT Delaware County Transit, police officers, security officers, firefighters, EMT, Public Works employees, Delaware City Council, the City Manager's office, City of Delaware Special Events Committee, the Delaware County District Library for hosting the Student Art Show, and the downtown Delaware shop and restaurant owners whose customers were unable to park in front of their establishments for the two days of the festival!
Where ??
Downtown Delaware, Ohio
When ??
3rd Weekend in May
Sandusky Street and East & West Winter Street Visitor Information Where to Park
Jessica Clay - Inspiration from our Poster designer ..
As the president of Clay Agency, I help healthcare and nutrition brands with their digital marketing efforts through creative ideas, strategy and a wide range of engaging content. I know what their customers want, because I once walked, climbed and competed in their shoes. We have over three decades of experience, and consider it our personal passion to motivate others to take control of their health, fitness and wellness.
This years inspiration for The Delaware Arts Festival poster is to "Stop Thinking about attending the Delaware Arts Festival and Start Experiencing It .."
They made our exhibitor show stress-free and absolutely captivating!
"Our exhibitor show transformative! I left feeling inspired and connected." - A satisfied participant
Every piece was displayed beautifully, we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
