2024 Benton County ArtsFest
come and join us june 1, 2024!
We are excited to bring you an interactive experience for our our 5th annual art event - Benton County ArtsFest! This family event will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 9 am - 4 pm. Experience the arts in Benton County with local artists, makers, and performers. Enter our art competition with cash prizes, enjoy artisan demos and try out your hand at make-and-take projects. Shop our maker market, make a sidewalk chalk masterpiece, and watch live performances. This event is a fundraiser toward future arts events and the formation of a Benton County Arts Council!
You can find more information on each portion of our show below. Please follow the Facebook Event Page for updates.
All art forms welcome. Categories: 3D art, photography, mixed media, dry media (pencil, charcoal, pastel), wet media (painting)
All art forms welcome. Categories: 3D art, photography, framed art (may be divided into wet/dry/mixed media if there are enough entries). Age groupings are 8-10, 11-13, 14-18. 18 year olds may opt to enter adult show.
VENDORS: Join our artisan market full of handmade items, fine arts and crafts! Vendors are welcome from all over Missouri. Inside and outside booth options available while space allows. Food vendors also needed!
DEMONSTRATORS: Set up in our artisan market area to demonstrate your craft and educate our attendees about the arts! You may occupy a booth at no cost if you agree not to sell any items at the event. Demonstrators are welcome from all over Missouri. Inside and outside booth options available while space allows.
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent you'd like to share in our celebration of the arts? Please contact the Warsaw Chamber for more information and to schedule an audition if you are interested in sharing your talent on our main stage during the event! Groups are welcome!
Art and craft instructors are welcome from all over Missouri! Share your skill by teaching a short workshop during our scheduled hours. More information coming soon!
Spoken word and music welcome! Our open mic will be at Drake Harbor Trading Co. from 12-3 pm.
Become a sponsor and support the arts in Benton County!
We will need volunteers at every station of the event - sign up for a few hours to help our event succeed!