Texas & Southwest Festivals, Gallery Exhibitions, and Fine Art Fairs
The Southwest has its own special brand of art festivals, craft shows, art galleries, art exhibits, exhibitions, art festivals, and painting competitions throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Visit Fort Worth, Houston, Scottsdale, Oklahoma City, and more for fine one-of-a-kind work and fun events.
Please double-check show dates and times before you go! Don't forget your sun protection, comfy shoes, and a tote bag to carry your purchases.
2026
AUGUST
August 21-23
Frisco, Texas
Art in the Arena Frisco 2026
Comerica Center Arena
Friday, 6pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
65 Artists
For more info: www.vagf.org/events/
SEPTEMBER
September 25-27
The Woodlands, Texas
3rd Annual Texas Fine Craft Show
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel
Friday, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12am-5pm
90 Artists
For more info: www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org
OCTOBER
October 3 & 4
Richardson, Texas
Cottonwood Art Festival - Fall 2026
Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd.
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
200 Artists
For more info: www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
October 9-11
Las Vegas, Nevada
Summerlin Festival of the Arts
The Lawn in Downtown Summerlin
Friday - Sunday, 9am-4pm
100+ Artists
For more info: www.summerlin.com
October 23-25
Fort Worth, Texas
5th Annual Art Worth Festival
The Shops at Clearfork
Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.artworthfest.org
NOVEMBER
November 6-8
Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest - Festival Artists & Mural Artists
Sugar Land Town Square
Friday, 5am-9pm; Saturday, 12 noon-8pm; Sunday, 12 noon-5pm
111 Artists
For more info: www.sugarlandartsfest.com
November 21-22
Dallas, Texas
Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival, 10th Annual
Reverchon Park
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.affps.com
November 27-29
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival
Expo New Mexico / Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex, 300 San Pedro Dr NE
Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm
150 Artists
For more info: www.riograndefestivals.com