2026 Applications Are Now Open
The application is linked at the bottom of the page. Please read this info carefully before applying.
FestivALL offers a variety of fair experiences for artisans interested in selling their handmade wares in Charleston, WV.
Early Bird Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Final Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
Artists must complete the electronic application to be considered for all 2026 FestivALL opportunities.
The Capitol Street Art Fair is part of FestivALL’s main multi-day summer festival, celebrating its 22 year in 2026. The Capitol Street Art Fair will take place Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31 and includes up to 80 artists. Participants will have the option of a double or single booth and will need to verify table sizes, chair requests, electrical needs, and location preferences. This two-day event also includes street stages with free live music and performances, as well as the Children’s Art Fair which will take place on an adjacent block.
This juried fair continues to grow as the largest of its kind in West Virginia and is known for the high quality of new and returning artists that participate each year.
The Harvest Art Fair is an extension of the Capitol Street Art Fair that will take place in October 2026 during FestivFALL. Space is limited, so the event is capped at 30 artists. Single-space booths will be provided (10×10), with tables & chairs upon request. This two-day event also includes live music, make-and-take art activities for children and adults, and more.
To be considered for the FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair AND/OR the Harvest Art Fair in October, you will need the following:
PHOTOS OF WORK: 5-10 photos of each medium. For example, if you make jewelry and pottery, you will need to send 5 photos of each. Please make sure these are high-quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen.
BOOTH PHOTO: 1 photo or drawing of your OUTDOOR display. We must see your entire display.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Early-bird Application Deadline is February 20, 2026 and Final Application Deadline is March 20, 2026. Applicants will be notified by March 23, 2026, if they have been accepted.
FEES: Prices vary. Please note that booth fees should be paid after you receive your acceptance letter.
By February 20: Single Booth- $95; Double Booth- $170
By March 20: Single Booth- $125; Double Booth- $200
Once accepted into the fair(s), booth fees are due for the Capitol Street Art Fair by:
– March 27, 2026 Deadline to be included in print materials
– May 1, 2026 Deadline to participate in the fair
ARTIST STATEMENTS: We want to know about you and the work you create. Please include an artist statement.
IMPORTANT INFO:
CANCELLATIONS/ CREDIT/REFUNDS: WE WILL NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR LATE CANCELLATIONS; however, a credit (good for 2 years) will be issued if notification is made by May 1 before the fair. Cancellations must be made in writing (email preferred) and received by the dates outlined. Credits may be used towards future booth fees at the Capitol Street Art Fair AND Harvest Art Fair and expire after 2 years.
E-MAIL: Please note that all important communication will be conducted via email. Be sure to check your email account regularly and double-check your SPAM folder for emails from artfairs@festivallcharleston.com
If you are accepted, you will be emailed a letter of acceptance with additional show information (parking, set-up times, directions, etc.). You will also receive an invoice for your booth fee. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.
PAYMENTS: Digital Invoices will be sent along with acceptance letters in March (credit card payment). Payments must be made by March 27 to be included in FestivALL print marketing, and ALL must be paid by May 1.
- IF you are paying via check, please notify the Art Fair Coordinator as soon as possible. Please make the check out to FestivALL Charleston with Capitol Street Art Fair on the memo line. Also, be sure to include your full name on the check to avoid confusion. Please send to:
FestivALL Art Fairs
PO Box 11287
Charleston, WV 25339
WAITING LIST: After the final deadline, we will still accept late applications for the waiting list. IF spaces become available, we will contact you as early as possible. Please keep in mind, this may be as late as 10 days before the show. If you cannot work on short notice, the waitlist may not be the best option for you.
WEATHER: The Capitol Street Art Fair is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. No credits or refunds will be issued if the show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control. Please check our website or contact the office for updates on cancellations resulting from severe weather such as tornadoes, flooding, etc. Please note that we will not cancel the fair unless informed by state, city, or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all (this has only happened once in 19 years).
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ the rules and regulations before submitting. We review all information contained within the pages of this website and mailings, and it is believed to be accurate and complete. FestivALL has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses, fees, policies, weather or other threats, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to the parties involved as soon as they become apparent. We will make every attempt via e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties (within reason). Thank you for following all our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for ALL. If you have any further questions, please contact the FestivALL Office at 304-470-0489 or email artfairs@festivallcharleston.com