ARToberfest 2026

The Turner Center for the Arts invites you to participate in the 9th Annual ARToberfest on Saturday, October 24, 10am-3pm, at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta. ARToberfest 2026 celebrates the talent of local and regional artists and their contributions to our culture and community. Fine art will be displayed and sold on site, several artist demonstrations are scheduled throughout the event as well as various food trucks, restaurants selling food, coffee, and treats.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

7:30-9:00am
Vendor Set-Up

9:00am
Plein Air Check-In
Click HERE for Plein Air Guidelines

10am-12:00pm
2RiverStation

10am-3pm ACTIVITIES
Art Vendors
Art Demos
Petting Zoo
Trackless Train Rides
Face Painting
Pumpkin Painting
Chalkboard Drawing in the Park

12:30-3pm
John Gragg

10am-3pm
Food Vendors
Bakers BBQ
Kona Ice
The Crew Sips & Stacks
Victoria’s On the Go
Zig Zag Mediterranean

1-1:30pm
Plein Air
Judging & Awards Ceremony
(Inside the Turner Art Center)

THANK YOU to our 9th Annual ARToberfest Sponsors

Call 229.247.2787 to learn more about sponsorships for ARToberfest or other TCA events.