Riverside Art Festival
The YWCA GLBR’s Riverside Art Festival returns for its 52nd year on June 13-14, 2026, in Downtown Bay City along the Saginaw Riverfront. This event draws tens of thousands of visitors from across the Great Lakes Bay Region to enjoy artistry, entertainment, and food trucks.
We feature artists from throughout Michigan and as far away as Florida, showcasing a wide variety of original works, including handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, weaving, sculpture, watercolors, woodworking, decorative home and garden items, and clothing. Our selective process ensures we continue to feature high-quality, original art
Festival Hours:
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
“My busiest year ever, no time to shop with other venders!”
“Loved the event! Will recommend to other vendors.”
Artist & Vendor Registration
We’re accepting applications for the 2026 Riverside Art Festival now! Don’t wait- we sold out early in 2025!
Food Vendor Registration
Interested in being a food vendor at the 2026 Riverside Art Festival? Click the button below for the application!
Nonprofit Booth Registration
Want to do outreach and promote your GLBR-based nonprofit organization? Apply early!
