Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts

05/08/2026

Call for Application:

Artist Applications are OPEN through May 30 for the 2026 Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts!

Apply here:
https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/thousand-springs-festival-of-the-arts/

During Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts (September 26 & 27), more than 100 artists will line the park with exciting new works coming in from out of state as well as many old favorites.

Visitors will enjoy art booths, a number of interesting history and informational booths along with artisan demonstrators - there’s something of interest for everyone.

Relax with a beverage while listening to some great tunes by local musicians on two stages. Enjoy scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides, or a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon – an adventure for the whole family!

Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts has something for everyone with a full day of relaxation, beauty, and entertainment.

03/13/2026

Exciting news - The Collective Mercantile is coming to Redeemed Decor! We are looking for local vendors who would like to sell their goods in this adorable new space. This will be a seasonal shop in front of Redeemed Decor on Hwy 30 in Twin Falls. This is a high traffic road with over 11,000 vehicles per day passing by. We would love to offer this as a community market space for local goods. Send us a message if you would like more information on becoming a vendor.

10/16/2025

THANK YOU for making the 32nd Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts such a success🩵

Nestled on picturesque Ritter Island, the Magic Valley Arts Council’s event featured live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators and included live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides with Idaho Guide Service, horse or mule drawn wagon with Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association – an adventure for the whol

We appreciate support from our sponsors Visit South Idaho, Idaho Power, TEC Distributing, Idaho Central Credit Union, Wills Toyota, Idaho Commission on the Arts, and Edward Jones Financial Advisors.

09/30/2025

Thank you for supporting our incredible artists, food & beverage vendors, and musicians!

The two-day event is hosted every year as a fundraiser for the Magic Valley Arts Council.

09/26/2025

We are busy making sure your visit to the 32nd Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts is a great one!
Join us Saturday, September 27 10 am - 6 pm) & Sunday, September 28 ;10 am - 5 pm) on picturesque Ritter Island!

Sponsored by Visit South Idaho, Idaho Power, Idaho Central Credit Union, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Wills Toyota, and TEC Distributing, you’ll enjoy live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators.

Indulge in fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides with Idaho Guide Service, or a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon with Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association – an adventure for the whole family!

ADMISSION: $6 / Adults | $5 / Seniors (60+) | $3 / Children (ages 5-12)

Purchase tickets here:
https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/thousand-springs-festival-of-the-arts/

Plan to park at the top of the Ritter Island Grade, and ride the bus down to the island.

Cash or card accepted!

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.

09/24/2025

Purchase your admission tickets now to the 32nd Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts, Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, on picturesque Ritter Island!

Sponsored by Visit South Idaho, Idaho Power, Idaho Central Credit Union, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Wills Toyota, and TEC Distributing, you’ll enjoy live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators.

Indulge in fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides with Idaho Guide Service, or a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon with Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association – an adventure for the whole family!

ADMISSION: $6 / Adults | $5 / Seniors (60+) | $3 / Children (ages 5-12)

Purchase tickets here:
https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/thousand-springs-festival-of-the-arts/

Plan to park at the top of the Ritter Island Grade, and ride the bus down to the island.

Cash or card accepted!

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.

09/24/2025

Sticks Strings JH

09/18/2025

We’re looking forward to listening to Ellie Mae at this year’s festival 🩵

09/17/2025

Bring your friends to the 32nd Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts, Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, on picturesque Ritter Island!

Sponsored by Southern Idaho Tourism, Idaho Power, Idaho Central Credit Union, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Wills Toyota, and TEC Distributing,
you’ll enjoy live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators.

Indulge in fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides with Idaho Guide Service, blacksmith demonstrations, and a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon with Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association – an adventure for the whole family!

ADMISSION: $6 / Adults | $5 / Seniors (60+) | $3 / Children (ages 5-12)

Purchase tickets here:
https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/thousand-springs-festival-of-the-arts/

Plan to park at the top of the Ritter Island Grade, and ride the bus down to the island.

Cash or card accepted!

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.

09/01/2025

Start writing your gift giving list because you’ll have so many options at the Magic Valley Arts Council’s Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts, Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, on picturesque Ritter Island!

Sponsored by Southern Idaho Tourism, Idaho Power, Idaho Central Credit, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Wills Toyota, and TEC Distributing, you’ll enjoy live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators.

Indulge in fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides, or a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon with Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association – an adventure for the whole family!

ADMISSION: $6 / Adults | $5 / Seniors (60+) | $3 / Children (ages 5-12)

Purchase tickets here:
https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/thousand-springs-festival-of-the-arts/

Plan to park at the top of the Ritter Island Grade, and ride the bus down to the island.

Cash or card accepted!

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.