Boston Mills Artfest
The Boston Mills Artfest is a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft show. 2012 marks the 41st consecutive year that the Artfest will be held Rain or Shine at Boston Mills Ski Resort, nestled in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park midway between Cleveland and Akron.
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR
Artfest consists of two separate shows held on two consecutive weekends. All artwork on display is for sale, and the fine art and fine craft items available include ceramics, paintings, watercolors, glass, mixed media, wearable and nonwearable fiber, leather, wood, furniture, metal, sculpture, jewelry, and more.
PHOTOS
2011 June Photos | 2011 July Photos
ARTISTS
2012 June Show Artists!
2012 July Show Artists!
A fun, festive Preview Party is held each weekend so that Artfest patrons can purchase art while enjoying select fine wines, craft beers and hors d'oeuvres. Preview Parties are for ages 21 and over only and are held rain or shine. These nights bring together art, wine, beer, food and family and friends. You add in lively music and the transformed grounds of Boston Mills, courtesty of Petitti's, and you have a wonderful evening out in The Valley!
Pre-sale Preview Party Tickets Now On Sale
2012 Artfest Dates:
Weekend One
Preview Night: Friday, June 29, 6pm-9pm
General Show Dates & Hours: Saturday, June 30, 10am-6pm and Sunday, July 1, 10am-5pm
Weekend Two
Preview Night: Friday, July 6, 6pm-9pm
General Show Dates & Hours: Saturday, July 7, 10am-6pm. Sunday, July 8, 10am-5pm
2012 Artfest Tickets:
Tickets for the fun Preview Parties are $44 with an advance reservation, $54 regular price. (Advance reservations must be made by 6/27 for the June Preview Party, and by 7/4 for the July Preview Party.) Once the advance reservation date passes, Preview Party tickets wiil be availabe online thru Thursday at 2pm after that time at the door for $54. Regular Artfest show tickets are $8 for Adults, $6 for Seniors age 60 & over, and $6 for Students ages 13-21. Ages 12 & Under are Free. Parking is also free.
2012 Artfest Bands: Coming Soon
At Boston Mills, we keep the emphasis on the art... but we do schedule some entertainment to provide a fun, festive ambiance throughout the show dates, too!
The Band Schedule for 2012 will be posted once we are closer to the Artfest.
2011 Artfest Band Schedule:
Weekend One
Preview Night June 24, 2011 - Cats on Holiday
June 25, 2011 - The Speedbumps 10am-1pm and Mo Mojo 2pm-5:30pm
June 26, 2011 - The Alfredo Experience 10am-1pm and The Stringblues Band 2pm-5:30pm
Weekend Two
Preview Night June 30, 2011 - The Island Doctor
July 1, 2011 - The Uncanny Xela 10am-1pm and The Oolong Gurus 2pm-5:30pm
July 2, 2011 - The Speedbumps 10am-1pm and Austin "Waling" Cane 2pm-5:30pm
July 3, 2011 - Zach 10am-1pm and Cats on Holiday 2pm-5pm
Artfest FAQs
Q: Why is the Artfest two weekends?
A: Because there are two different shows! When the June Show artists check out, the July Show artists start to set up their booths for the next weekend's Artfest. Check out our June Show and July Show lists (available online by May 6th) to see which weekend your favorite artists will be here... but plan to discover some exciting new talent in the other show, too!
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Sorry, Pets are not permitted at the Artfest.
Q: Can I take photographs?
A: For any photographs that would show an artist's work in detail, we ask that you get the approval of the artist(s) whose work will appear in your picture. If you want to take photos for your own personal, non-commercial use on the Artfest grounds, you may do so only if the photographs are overview/landscape type photographs. Photography is not allowed at all in the Artfest Awards Gallery.
Q: Can I return to the show for free?
A: You may return to the same weekend's show at no additional charge if you pick up a return voucher at the Information Office.
Q. Can I bring a picnic or a cooler?
A: No. We do have a grill area where we offer sandwiches, salads, beverages, etc., and we have an ice cream counter as well. If you would like to picnic, however, you can do so in one of the picnic areas in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
