This fair is awesome! It's got art of all kinds. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, that awesome photography on metal so the colors stand out, etc. I remember a stall with thin pieces of wood that were carved into things like trees and mountains. They were layered into a beautiful scene, then framed as if it were a painting. Very unique! Something else that I find to be a really charming detail is that each walkway is labeled with a road sign that is named after famous artists. For example, you can tell someone to walk down "Van Gogh" to find a specific stall. It's free admission. There are food trucks, a playground, a beer garden, live music, outdoor AND indoor art displays (it's fun exploring the building)... truly a fun day for art lovers. read more

This years art festival was fantastic! I've been going to the EAF for years and years and frankly some years are better than others. This one, 2019, was one of the best. It had so many different types of art and everything was professionally rendered by extremely talented artists who are at the top of their art form. I love paintings, sketchings, artfully taken photography and jewelry, and this festival didn't disappoint. It was a challenge controlling myself, but I think I did, however, this is a place that I could easily and happily lose control There was a lot more than wall art. There was; ceramics, clothing, footwear, sculpture in several mediums, yard art, musical instruments and music for sale. It's a cornucopia of juried, diverse, fine art. This isn't a street fair and I'm happy that they got the street fair type vendors out of there. Every year I go and every year I find multiple items that I'd like to take home, this year would've broken the bank if I had just let myself go, but still, I'm happy with my purchases and I'll be back next year. read more

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Great neighborhood arts festival for the local community. My boyfriend and I just happened to be having a day out in Edmonds during the Edmonds Arts Festival. It seemed to be a very popular event among the locals, so we decided to check it out. Part of the festival is in the arts building and another part is outdoors, where the refreshments are and more art vendors. It's much bigger than it looks, when you first enter the entrance of the arts building, so be sure to go around the maze and discover all the different rooms, which are categorized of different mediums and activities. Volunteers are located throughout the building and fest, helping navigate. We found that it was especially nice for those with children, as they had many rooms that were set up for kids to create their own arts and crafts, and even had displays of children's artwork all around the building. The festival is accessible to downtown Edmonds, and found that parking wasn't much of an issue, as street parking seemed to be easy to find downtown. However, we did see a shuttle service from the local high school that takes festival-goers here, a plus for accessibility. There's also a beer garden, which is hosted by the local rotary club at the festival, with live music playing. I would recommend checking out the Edmonds Arts Festival, especially if you're in the area. There's plenty of different mediums to check out, while also supporting local artists and community organizations. Very cool! read more

Admission is free. There is live music, and a variety of food vendors. Many interesting crafts and art to see or buy. I enjoy talking to artists about what they make. Some of these conversations are fascinating. I'm glad I went, and will head back next year. Cheers read more

The art pwas fantastic and diverse. It wasn't overly crowded but it was pretty warm. I loved the food options too. Fried cheese, milk tea with boba, shaved ice, ice cream, etc There was also a little amphitheater with live music and shade if needed. read more

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A leisurely way to spend a warm day in the waterfront town of Edmonds. Lots of booths to grab a bite to eat or drink. Artists have their works everywhere and the prices range from a few dollars to "you've got to be kidding!". The annual event usually occurs around Father's Day weekend in June. read more

Edmonds Arts Festival - Festivals Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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This is my favorite Edmonds event! Tons of vendors, local artists, and arts competitions. In addition to art, you'll find your festival foods! If you want strawberry shortcake without the craziness of state fair, this event is a more relaxed venue. Highlights include: oil paintings and watercolor, photography, wood carving, yard art, jewelry, textiles, glass, musicians, and much more! It's easy to spend a few hours or a whole day enjoying the beauty. read more

Visited this small theater to see a great violinist Damien Escobar. The facility was very nice and clean. I like the way they served food and beverages. They had ushers to help you find your seat. My one complaint is the bathroom locations. I sat in the 1st row of the balcony level. I would not recommend that location for children or people who aren't that secure about heights. I was very impressive with The sound and lighting. Edmonds is such a cute little town I would recommend making a day of your visit if your not from there. read more

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This is one of the better art fests in the area. It reminds me alot of the Bellevue Arts Fest back in the old days. It is just the right size - lots of good artists to choose from but not too many. It doesn't get crazy busy and it's not too crowded. If your tired of the Bellevue Arts Fair and the crowds there and having to shuttle to it then this is a nice smaller alternative. They also have alot of student art from the schools and lots of hands-on crafts for the kids to do which is nice and makes it a good outing for the whole family. read more

What a beautiful setting for a Fair! Not only do you enjoy the Arts and Crafts and the food here, but the spectacular views. The day was beautiful so you could see for miles gorgeous views of the Mountains and water. Many booths with different venues of art, paintings, pottery, photographs, sculptures, glass, jewelry .....etc, etc. most of the very unique and beautiful. If you are hungry, there are many food booths to try, my friend and tried a little bit of everything, salmon, crepe, piroshky, and the traditional strawberry shortcake, Yum Great Fair, I will come back next year! PS Edmonds is where Rick Steve's travel agency is located, so if you are planning a trip to Europe come to Edmonds, WA. read more

This is the second time we came down. The first time my wife found some amazing art. The piece she purchased still gets wows. This year was a little blah. There seemed to be a lot of art that looked like stuff I could purchase at IKEA or Target. There were a few good vendors, but no "OMG, I have to have that!" The stuff we did like seemed outrageously priced. I do like this festival. It is a good opportunity to see what is happening in the art community. They have decent live music and plenty of really good food; there is even a beer garden. It is a nice day, especially when the weather is good. read more

The Edmonds Arts Festival is held at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. I attended the festival on Saturday evening and it was not crowded at all. However, it had rained on and off throughout the day which made the grounds quite muddy and wet. This was my first time attending so I'm not sure what a regular crowd would look like. Parking was quite easy - we were able to park on the street nearby. After the festival, we drove around and saw there were designated parking lots with shuttles that would take patrons to the festival. Overall the exhibitors were great, lots of sculptures, pottery, clothing/jewelry, drawings, photography, etc. There were also several food vendors and places to sit or stand to eat. read more

My mother likes to time her yearly visit to coincide with the Edmonds Art Festival and always comes away with local pottery and jewelry and lots of praise. The waterfront really comes alive, and really, a festival brings out the best in people. It also brings out tons of local artists whose works aren't always easy to find. Eat, drink, listen, shop and be merry at this terrific community festival. read more