Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival

Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 · All day

Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 McNelly Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714 · Bella Vista, AR

About this event

The Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival is a highly established, juried arts and crafts festival held annually in mid-October by the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting art education. The festival runs for three days (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the grassy field behind Wishing Spring Gallery and features over 40 vendors including local and regional artisans from across North America. Vendors showcase handmade pottery, fine art, jewelry, textiles, wood and metal works, paintings, and crafted goods. The festival also includes food trucks, live music, craft demonstrations by artists, and activities for families of all ages. Proceeds benefit art scholarships for local high school students. The event is free admission and is recognized as one of Northwest Arkansas's premier craft shows. The juried format ensures all items are artist-made, with no resold merchandise allowed.

Event details

Date and time

Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 · All day

Venue

Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 McNelly Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714 · Bella Vista, AR

Category

Volunteering

Cost

Cost not stated

Age guidance

Age guidance not specified

Format

In person

Last verified

October 15, 2026

Accessibility

Wheelchair: Not stated

Assistive Listening: Not stated