September 26 & 27, 2026
Madison, Indiana
Downtown along the mighty Ohio River
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
225 Artists
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Application fee $25/Booth fee $375
At the end of September each year, Madison’s National Landmark Historic District welcomes around 40,000 visitors during the two-day Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art. The festival is Southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried arts & crafts festival featuring approximately 220 exhibitors. This festival is free to the public and designed for the whole family to enjoy, although pets do need to remain home.
In addition to the fine artists and craftsmen showcasing their handmade work, the festival features continuous live entertainment, a riverfront food fest, kid’s activities, and an entertainment garden with local craft beer.
This is an outdoor event held along the beautiful tree-lined streets of downtown Madison, Indiana. The festival surrounds the State Historic Site of the Lanier Mansion in a residential area along the Ohio River.
Testimonials
- "My buyers came from all around the tri-state area to shop."
- "Excellent show overall, and I would gladly participate next year."
- "It was my first time at the Chautauqua festival of art and it was a good experience. The volunteers at the visitors center were friendly and helpful, the fair goers were engaging and they bought over 30 pieces of stained glass art. This was my also my first time in Madison, what a great community, every local I encountered was friendly and welcoming."
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art is a non-profit organization operating under the umbrella of Visit Madison, Inc. A committee of volunteers and coordinators have worked hard for the last 55 years to ensure this festival has something for everyone. Along with them, hundreds of volunteers, City of Madison employees and the Mayor of Madison work together to make the entire Chautauqua weekend a success.
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14318
More info: https://www.madisonchautauqua.com
Contact: Kara Hinze info@madisonchautauqua.com
