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Mark your calendar for the 54th Annual Octagon Art Festival!
Sunday, September 28, 2025 in downtown Ames, Iowa.
2025 Octagon Art Festival Juried Form will be posted February 1, 2025
THE FESTIVAL
The Octagon Art Festival takes place the fourth Sunday of September along Main Street in downtown Ames, IA. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, RAIN OR SHINE. Visual arts, children’s art area, food vendors and performing arts form the foundation of the Octagon Art Festival. Approximately 10,000 people attend the festival.
Maximum # of Artists: 100
THE OCTAGON CENTER FOR THE ARTS MISSION
The Octagon Center for the Arts encourages interaction and creative self-expression by providing inclusive opportunities and spaces that bring people together through art.
BOOTH FEES
Booth Fee: $110 ($95 for Octagon members)
Double Booth Fee: $195 ($175 for Octagon members)
Octagon Artist Membership (optional): $25
Corner location: $40 (3 open sides; extra 5 x 10 feet of space; limited quantity)
Electricity: $15 (limited)
Late Fee for registrations submitted after January 31: $25
Booth Fee: $110 ($95 for Octagon members)
Double Booth Fee: $195 ($175 for Octagon members)
Octagon Artist Membership (optional): $25
Corner location: $40 (3 open sides; extra 5 x 10 feet of space; limited quantity)
Electricity: $15 (limited)
Late Fee for registrations submitted after January 31: $25
ARTIST AMENITIES
• 12 x 12 booths
• 4 feet open buffer space between booths
• 2 feet storage space behind booth
• Curbside loading and unloading
• Free parking
• Complimentary breakfast and coffee/tea
• Booth sitters and friendly volunteers
• Artist’s lounge at the Octagon Center for the Arts with indoor restrooms
• Complimentary water and snacks delivered to your booth
• 4 cash purchase awards (1 Best of Show and 3 Honorable Mentions)
• 12 x 12 booths
• 4 feet open buffer space between booths
• 2 feet storage space behind booth
• Curbside loading and unloading
• Free parking
• Complimentary breakfast and coffee/tea
• Booth sitters and friendly volunteers
• Artist’s lounge at the Octagon Center for the Arts with indoor restrooms
• Complimentary water and snacks delivered to your booth
• 4 cash purchase awards (1 Best of Show and 3 Honorable Mentions)
CALENDAR & DEADLINES
Entry deadline for artists to be juried……………………
Jury results emailed to artists…………………..
Artist booth location & info emailed to artists…………..August 1
Cancellation deadline, refunds denied……………………August 15
54th Octagon Art Festival………………….
Entry deadline for artists to be juried……………………
Jury results emailed to artists…………………..
Artist booth location & info emailed to artists…………..August 1
Cancellation deadline, refunds denied……………………August 15
54th Octagon Art Festival………………….
BOOTH AWARDS
A panel of 3 jurors (NOT Octagon staff) will perform an on-site judging for cash awards on the day of the festival between 10 am – 2 pm. Three Honorable Mentions ($100 each) and one Best of Show ($150) will be presented to the winning artists at 2 pm.
A panel of 3 jurors (NOT Octagon staff) will perform an on-site judging for cash awards on the day of the festival between 10 am – 2 pm. Three Honorable Mentions ($100 each) and one Best of Show ($150) will be presented to the winning artists at 2 pm.
