Big Sky Artisan Festival

The Big Sky Artisan Festival is a celebration of fine artisans and craftspeople in beautiful Big Sky, Montana. A gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky is a popular tourist destination and offers world class fly fishing, amazing hiking and outdoor recreation, fine dining and shopping, and the renowned Big Sky ski resort. Aside from being a recreational hub, Big Sky has grown into a center of arts and culture in southwest Montana. The Artisan Festival occurs the same weekend as the Big Sky rodeo and is one of the busiest tourism weeks of the summer. The Big Sky Artisan Festival is held in Big Sky’s Town Center on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 from 11am to 7pm, weather permitting. The festival features a wide variety of artist mediums such as painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and other fine handmade products. In addition to artwork sales, artists are encouraged to do demonstrations and to make connections with potential new clients. Live music, food and drink vendors will also be on site. Since its inception in 1989, the Arts Council of Big Sky has been Big Sky’s premier non-profit cultural organization, striving to create an art-centric community through artistic events, cultural outreach, public art, and educational initiatives. Learn more about our organization at bigskyarts.org. The income generated from artist fees and donations during the Artisan Festival helps us sustain our art education programs. Artisan Festival Timeline – Saturday, July 19 11:00 AM – Festival Opens Artisan booths, food vendors, and the beer tent open. Silent Auction begins. Kids ArtVenture Tent runs 11-2pm 12:00 PM – Local Musician Showcase Begins Live music runs throughout the afternoon on the Community Stage. 2:00–4:00 PM – Quick Finish Artist Demonstrations Watch featured artists create works live, which will be included in the Silent Auction. 4:00 PM – Scavenger Hunt Drawing Winners announced at the Info Booth. 4:30 PM – Silent Auction Closes Place your final bids! 7:00 PM – Festival Closes All booths, food vendors, and beer tent close. Bid on Exclusive Quick Finish Artwork! Three unique pieces created live by our Quick Finish Artists will be available through our Silent Art Auction, open online from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You don’t need to be present to participate, but winners are responsible for payment and arranging delivery. 50% of each winning bid supports the artist, and 50% supports the Arts Council of Big Sky, helping keep the arts accessible for all. Silent Auction link here -