artsfest

Support the local arts and artists, AND have an exclusive Artsfest shopping experience through the Patron Experience. Becoming a Patron elevates your Artsfest experience while further investing in artists. The Patron Experience is accessible to all, includes an SRAC membership, and has several options to choose from.

Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!

Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. 

We will host 10 booths at this innaugural event at Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street on May, 4th from 10 am – 5 pm.

This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.  We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.

Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, on May 4th & 5th, 2019, is now accepting applications for performers, food vendors, non-profit booth spaces, live artists, and volunteers.

Thirty-nine years strong, Artsfest on Walnut Street is one of the largest outdoor festivals in Southwest Missouri, attracting over 20,000 patrons annually. Featuring 120+ artists from across the country, live performances, and delicious food, this has become a Springfield tradition not to be missed.