Application

Artist Application

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Deadline: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 05, 2026 1:00 pm - Aug 09, 2026 11:00 pm (EST)
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Detroit, Michigan
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$275.00 - $475.00
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About the application

Welcome to Summer Fest! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Categories: Artists may apply in up to 3 categories. You must submit a separate application for each category. If you sell jewelry, you may apply in a category other than Jewelry if jewelry is less than 10% of your items for sale. Otherwise, you must apply in Jewelry. All work displayed in the booth must be for sale. Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural. Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing, or other forms of mass production are accepted. Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted. Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. Items made from commercial parts may not be exhibited. Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category. Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece. Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments. Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature. Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material is acceptable. Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered. Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium. Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed. Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

About the event

Summer Fest is entering our 103rd year and is the largest festival in Detroit and the largest annual event in the Midwest The Fair dates are August 2-6, 2025.
Tommy's Tacos
Tommy's Tacos
Tommy's Tacos
Tommy's Tacos

Terms & Conditions

• Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. 
• This application is for vendors selling local art. 
• Booth spaces are assigned based on availability.  
• Please list all items you intend to sell. Items not listed will not be permitted at the event.
• Late applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
• Application fee is charged at time of submission and is nonrefundable. Booth fees will be charged at a later date if vendor is accepted into the festival
• THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Prices

Application fees $25.00 Non-refundable There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application.
10x10 Booth $250.00 Non-refundable Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep.
10x20 Booth $450.00 Non-refundable
Tent $100.00 Non-refundable
Electrical Outlet $60.00 Non-refundable
Table $25.00 Non-refundable
Chair $10.00 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please describe your work.
  • Please choose your medium category:
  • What are your prices?
  • Artist Description.
  • I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0

Artist Application
Artist Application
Summer Fest