East Lansing Art Festival

East Lansing Art Festival The 63rd annual East Lansing Art Festival will take place May 16 & 17, 2026 in East Lansing, MI.
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About the East Lansing Art Festival
Established in 1964, the East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) is a two-day outdoor celebration of culture and the arts and is mid-Michigan's first major art show of the summer season! The East Lansing Art Festival is produced by the Art Festival Board of Directors. The ELAF is a non-profit event sponsored by dedicated community-minded businesses and individuals! The

ELAF Features:
• More than 180 juried artists from across North America
• An Emerging Artist program featuring up-and-coming artists
• Free, live, eclectic music performances all weekend long
• Free arts activities and interactive performances for children & families
• An international-style food court featuring global flavors from local vendors

East Lansing is a charming University town with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, galleries and the beautiful Michigan State University campus across the street. (the MSU UAB Spring Arts and Crafts show happens the same weekend - this event is put on by the MSU UAB and is separate from ELAF. They can be reached by email at: [email protected]

The East Lansing Art Festival is held the weekend preceding Memorial Day weekend annually: 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.

Just sharing some nice photos from the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival :)Photo credits: Cameron Washington
06/10/2026

Just sharing some nice photos from the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival :)

Photo credits: Cameron Washington

We had so much fun at the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival, and we hope you did, too!
06/02/2026

We had so much fun at the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival, and we hope you did, too!

Take a look at Saturday at the Festival! We love seeing the joy on everyone's faces. Please tag yourselves!
05/17/2026

Take a look at Saturday at the Festival! We love seeing the joy on everyone's faces. Please tag yourselves!

Artist Awards have been awarded! Diamond Purchase Award - Anthony R BrassExcellence in Fiber - Julia KeulerGo Green Awar...
05/17/2026

Artist Awards have been awarded!

Diamond Purchase Award - Anthony R Brass
Excellence in Fiber - Julia Keuler
Go Green Award - Betsy ONeill Michigan Artist
People’s Choice Award - Mason Kupina

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and artists! 🎨🖼️🥰

Make sure to visit the East Lansing Farmers Market tomorrow for their plant sale and get some goodies!280 Valley Court E...
05/17/2026

Make sure to visit the East Lansing Farmers Market tomorrow for their plant sale and get some goodies!

280 Valley Court East Lansing MI

05/16/2026

Lost & Found: if you have lost a phone at today’s festival please stop by Scene Metrospace (110 Charles St) to claim.

Thank you to Downtown East Lansing (DDA) for sponsoring the 63rd Annual East Lansing Art Festival! We appreciate your su...
05/14/2026

Thank you to Downtown East Lansing (DDA) for sponsoring the 63rd Annual East Lansing Art Festival! We appreciate your support! Check out the list of food vendors that will be at the festival at www.elartfest.com/food. See you this weekend!

Join us for a weekend of free performances at the East Lansing Art Festival! There will be entertainment, activities, fo...
05/13/2026

Join us for a weekend of free performances at the East Lansing Art Festival! There will be entertainment, activities, food, and of course, lots of art! Check out www.elartfest.com/schedules

Visit Downtown East Lansing this weekend for the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival! There will once again be art, artists, ...
05/13/2026

Visit Downtown East Lansing this weekend for the 63rd East Lansing Art Festival! There will once again be art, artists, food trucks, performances, artist demonstrations and lots more to explore!

Join us May 16 and 17 starting at 10 a.m.!

Visit www.elartfest.com for more details about parking and food and performances and of course artists

We're excited for this coming weekend in Downtown East Lansing! The East Lansing Art Festival will once again line the s...
05/12/2026

We're excited for this coming weekend in Downtown East Lansing! The East Lansing Art Festival will once again line the streets with art and artists and excitement.

Join us May 16 and 17 starting at 10 a.m.!

Visit www.elartfest.com for more details about parking and food and performances and of course artists

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