Arts & Drafts Festival

August 17, 2024!

We look forward to celebrating our Arts & Drafts tradition on August 17th 2024! Norton Shores’ beautiful Ross Park will host the 11th annual Arts & Drafts Festival. Saturday’s schedule includes the 47th edition of our traditional Art Fair, plus the annual Arts & Dash 5K, the Arts & Wheels Car Show, and a children’s activity area. Arts & Drafts also hosts a beverage tent featuring live music throughout the afternoon and evening on Saturday. Contact us at 231-799-6802 if you have any questions!

This year’s bands will feature:
11 am-2 pm The Grace Scott Band
3 pm-6 pm West Side Soul Surfers
7 pm-10 pm 28 Days

The Grand City Show Skiers will perform a water ski show on Mona Lake during the Arts and Drafts Festival. Prepare to be entertained with jump stunts, water ballet, human pyramids on skis, barefoot skiing, and much more! Come watch this FREE event at Ross Park on Mona Lake on August 20 at 7:00 pm!

Apply to be a food or art vendor by clicking on the links below. If you are looking to participate in this years Craft Show please click on the Art Vendor Application. Please note that payments are sent to 4814 Henry St. Norton Shores, MI 49441

2023 Food Concession Application, this form is currently in the process of being updated. Make sure to sign up for Arts & Dash 5K, this event is held at Ross Park beginning at 8am. Participants in this years 5K will receive a T-Shirt and drink tokens! Click the links below to learn more!

Arts and Dash Sign Up Link

Arts and Dash Sponsorship Form