Nampa Festival of the Arts

***Important Informantion*** 2024 Nampa Festival fo the Arts

Event ID:426246144

The Nampa Festival of the Arts is a celebration of the creative spirit of our diverse community, expressing unique life and cultural heritage through art. The Nampa Festival of the Arts began in 1986 at Lakeview Park in Nampa. This longstanding event was started by the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department and the Nampa Art Guild to provide an opportunity for local artists to show and sell their art.

Registration Deadline: Early Deadline: ***Friday, March 29^th, 2024***

Priority Deadline:  ***Tuesday, April 30^th, 2024***

Confirmation Letters: will be sent by May 31^st.

Today the Parks and Recreation Department offers this event for approximately 200 artisans that draw in more than 18,000 community members to enjoy this weekend event. With the great variety of art, you are sure to find a treasure, whether it is jewelry, painting, sculpture, whimsical yard art, or something else. Live entertainment, food concessions, and free activities for children, including a kid’s art booth, will keep the whole family entertained.

Event Details

Admission and parking are free, so join us in Lakeview Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. For the safety and consideration of all visitors, please leave your dogs at home. Assistive animals only.

Apply

Interested in sharing your work with a large local audience? Looking to elevate your art from pastime to a profession? Whether art is your hobby or your job, we invite all artisans to apply. Download an application (PDF) or call 208-468-5858 to request a hardcopy. Space is awarded on a first-come, first served basis.

Guidelines

All items presented for sale at the Nampa Festival of the Arts must be originally created items, handmade from raw and original materials by the artisan. No resale items allowed. Items must also fit into one of the following categories:

• Books
• Country Crafts
• Entertainment
• Fine Arts
• Jewelry
• Old World Art

Juried Fine Art Show

Fine artists can enter two or three dimensional pieces to be judged. Pieces will be displayed in each artisan’s booth.  Cash awards will be given for:

• Champion
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze
• Honorable Mention
• People’s Choice

Support the Festival

The Nampa Festival of the Arts attracts over 18,000 visitors from across the Treasure Valley. We invite the business community to partner with Nampa Parks and Recreation by sponsoring this event. Learn more about sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

For Confirmed Artisans

Sales Tax:      Event ID:426246144

The Idaho legislature passed House Bill No. 124, requiring sponsoring agents (City of Nampa) to obtain evidence of compliance with the Idaho Sales Tax Act. All vendors will need to complete paperwork with the Tax Commission.  Please make sure this is done before attending the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Idaho Sales Tax Commission at (208) 334-7660. or  at https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/guides-for-certain-groups/promoter-sponsored-events/