The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will hold its 2026 event on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th.
The fair is a collaboration between the Royal Oak Arts Council and the Royal Oak Recreation Department. Proceeds of the art fair fund college scholarships for Royal Oak high school seniors, local art programs, fine and performing art organizations and the Royal Oak Recreation Department.
This is a non-profit collaboration, 100% of the money raised from the fair goes to support community programs.
The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair is held in a beautiful tree-lined setting at Royal Oak’s Memorial Park, located in a high traffic location at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
Our fair also features live music and a variety food trucks through the weekend.
2026 Artist Application & Information
The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair is a juried Fine Art Fair in its 55th year. Artwork accepted and displayed must be an original creation produced by the artist. Mechanically and mass-produced copies of originals must be displayed and marked as such. Commercially made jewelry; imported or commercially made wearable products are not acceptable.
General Information:
- Booth size is 10′ x 10′ with space between booths to provide artists with the opportunity to display work on the outside calls as well. Artists are responsible for providing their own booths and all materials needed for daily set up.
- Artists may drive up to their assigned booth space for loading and unloading.
- Free, assigned parking will be available for exhibiting artists.
- Booth sitting will be available. Please visit the information booth to sign up or contact our volunteer team directly during the fair.
- Water breaks – A volunteer or city employee will circulate the fair area to provide artists with free water during hot weather days.
- Artists are provided with free snacks, coffee and other beverages during the event at the information booth.
Important Dates:
- Artist Registrations Open NOW
- Artist Registration Deadline
Friday April 24, 2026- Artist Acceptance Notifications
Friday, May 1, 2026- Final Payment/Withdrawal Date
Friday, May 29, 2026- Late Payment/Registration Deadline (Additional $100.00 Fee)
Friday, June 12, 2026- Check In and Set Up
Friday, June 26, 2026
Noon – 7:00 pm