Grand Rapids, MI — June 2, 3, 4, 2023
Festival of the Arts
We’re Back!
There’s more to come. See below.
Festival 2022 was a great success. Thank you to our sponsors who supported us, our hundreds of volunteers who worked so hard making Festival happen again, and thank you to all of you who came together in downtown Grand Rapids to celebrate art, music, food, and community.
There’s more to come! We are already planning Performance+ by Festival of the Arts. Our new fall concert and workshop. Read more below.
Festival 2023 is already underway. Mark your calendars; June 2, 3,& 4, 2023. Check back often for more updates and information.
Thank you to our 2022 Festival Sponsors























Are you an artist, performer, food booth or vendor?
Applications for Festival 2022 Performers, Food Booths,
and Artisan Village are open now.
Here's the latest —
Be a part of the Festival family
Discover the fun of being a Festival volunteer! Big and small jobs for kids and adults – bring the whole family! Planing for Festival 2023 has
Festival Region Arts Exhibition is open!
Enjoy and purchase original art at the Regional Arts Exhibition in our Satellite galleries now through June 30. Regional Arts Exhibitions Locations and Hours: June
Performance+ by Festival of the Arts
Festival presents a new event, Performance Plus by Festival of the Arts. Friday, September 16th at 7:00 P.M. at Forest Hills Performing Arts Center.
Experience Festival
What is Festival
of the Arts?
Featured Performers

Saturday - 7pm - Calder Stage
The Diatribe
The Diatribe uses performing arts to empower young people. At Festival, The Diatribe presents the Love and Peace Jam hosted by the living party & artist Foster aka AutoPilot, alongside the beacon of peace & love, Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Ericka “Kyd Kane” Thompson.
Volunteers make
Festival happen
Festival is powered by volunteers – and we need YOU.
Work with your family, co-workers or friends, for a few hours, a few days, or throughout Festival weekend. We have fun jobs for all ages and abilities.
Sign up today, and see why so many people love to volunteer at Festival!