Art in the Park 2026 is JUNE 6 + 7
at Stephens Lake Park!
Begun in 1959, Art in the Park is the largest fine arts festival and a staple event in mid-Missouri.
The festival features artists from across the United States, displaying a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, pottery, jewelry, fibers, sculpture, wood and glass. Every first weekend in June, you and your family can enjoy a unique experience in arts, hands-on activities, live music and entertainment; while finding special gifts and keepsakes - from stylish sculpture to one-of-a-kind coffee mugs, jewelry, paintings and so much more.
Foster creativity and the love for arts in your children by making art at the Kid's Art Spot, designing a tie-dye t-shirt, having their faces painted, or buying something for their own collection at the Young Collector's Tent.
Art in the Park is organized by Columbia Art League. Entrance to the festival is free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
Not sure where to start? Visit the CAL tent near the entrance of the festival.
To read more about our event click the links below:
Columbia Missourian - “Vendors and Volunteers Set Up Ahead of Art in the Park”
Columbia Tribune Aarick Danielson - “Magic is undeniable at Art in the Park, a Columbia Art League tradition.
67th annual Art in the Park
Festival Dates:
June 6 + 7, 2026
Festival Times:
Saturday 10am-5pm + Sunday 10am-4pm
Festival Location:
Stephens Lake Park, Columbia, Missouri
Entrance cost:
FREE!
DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFORMATION:
From Broadway to Old 63, turn left onto Jack Estes Way - you will find the parking area on your right.
From Broadway to William St., turn Right onto Jack Estes Way - you’ll find the parking area on your left.
There will be a shuttle to take you from the parking area to the park or you can walk it. There are three shuttle stops in the parking lot. Shuttles leave every 15 minutes and will deliver you to the entrance to the festival.
Visitors and volunteers will park in the Boone Health parking lot across from Stephens Lake Park. There is disability parking spots in the Old 63 lot at the park. From Broadway to Old 63, turn right into the parking lot at the park and speak with a parking attendant for disability parking or to drop off guests.
Parking is not available at the Upper Parking lot at the park, off of Broadway.
THANK YOU, ART IN THE PARK SPONSORS, for keeping the festival FREE FOR ALL!
