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Each year, artists from all over the country converge into Rochester Municipal Park the weekend after Labor Day to showcase their work in a variety of mediums.  The Art & Apples Festival® consistently ranks in the Top 50 Fine Art & Design Festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. It was ranked #9 in 2021 for the publication’s Best of the Decade (2010-2020) and most recently ranked #11 for the 2024 festival.

Artist applications for the 2026 Art & Apples Festival are open and available on Zapp, accessible at the link below. The deadline to apply for consideration into the show is March 31, 2026.

2026 Art & Apples Festival Hours

Friday, September 11: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Applications for the 2026 Art & Apples Festival closed on March 31.

If you’d like reference information such as notification dates, purchase deadlines, and other qualifications, please find that information in the festival’s Zapp listing.

Festival Artists

Over 275 artists from across the country participate in the annual Art & Apples Festival! Click the link below to see a list of this year’s artists.

2025 Award Winners

Best in Show

Emily Jenkins (Ann Arbor, MI) – Clay, Booth U46

Awards of Excellence

Anthony Brass (Ferndale, MI) – Painting, Booth L100

Amy Ferguson (Pittsburgh, PA) – Drawing, Booth U98

Teena Green (Freeland, MI) – 3D Mixed Media, Booth L20

Andrew Ozark (Livonia, MI) – Scuplture, Booth L6