artsfest

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.

Save the date for Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street: May 4 & 5, 2019. Are you an artist interested in showcasing your work? Or a food vendor wanting to sell your food at the event? Or maybe you want to get the word out about your business or nonprofit to our more than 20,000 attendees. Whatever way you want to participate in our festival, sign up for this email list to be notified as soon as application open for the 2019 show and receive reminders when the application deadline draws near. Thanks for supporting the arts in Southwest Missouri!