52nd Mount Gretna
Outdoor Art Show (PA)

August 15-16, 2026

Application Deadline 4/1/26

Call to Artists

WHAT: Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show Under The Trees of Old Chautauqua

WHERE: On the streets of wooded parks in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

WHEN: August 15-16, 2026 | Saturday: 9 am-6 pm | Sunday: 9 am-5 pm

NOTEWORTHY:

  • Estimated attendance 10,000 (paid admission)
  • Friday or Saturday morning set up
  • Booth sitters
  • $2,000 cash awards
  • Exhibitor-only indoor restrooms
  • Reserved artists' parking
  • Food coupons (redeemable at food vendors)
  • Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
  • Booth Fee: $450 (10'x12') | $900 (10'x22') | Limited Electric +$50

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Applications Deadline: April 1, 2026

Artist Notification: May 1, 2026

Deadline to Accept and Pay: June 16, 2026

 

For more information, visit our Website 


Contact: Kerry Royer, Festival Director at Info@mtgretnaarts.com or call 717-964-3270 

The 52nd annual show will be held "Under the Trees of Old Chautauqua" on August 15 & 16, 2026.


Art Show is the iconic summer event for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua. Art Show serves as a community fundraiser on the third full weekend in August. It features 200 fine art and craft exhibitors, as well as an “Emerging Artists” section. 


The Art Show features a gourmet food court with outstanding local restaurants. Snitz Creek Brewery will offer craft beer and wine in the Hall of Philosophy during the show. 


The Kids Art Show, created with family in mind, is scheduled for both days, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Chautauqua Playground. Children will be invited to participate in make-and-take art activities and more.


Art Show presents live music throughout the weekend and hosts a Film Festival in the historic open-air playhouse.


Parking is adjacent at Soldiers Field on Timber Road (the fields near the lake), and shuttle service is available from dedicated parking at WellSpan Philhaven hospital.


The Pennsylvania Chautauqua is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pennsylvania Chautauqua is a non-profit organization established in 1892 for "the advancement of literary, scientific, intellectual, physical and social welfare and the promotion of cultural and religious activities, recreation and entertainment.”

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