The Anacortes Arts Festival is in its 65th year, hosting more than 220 booth artisans, producing a highly acclaimed fine art show, and averaging around 80,000 visitors during the first weekend in August.

Anacortes is located on breathtaking Fidalgo Island at the front of the San Juan Islands, in Northwest Washington. Our exciting Festival is a free event to the public and includes two stages of free entertainment daily, a beer garden, a wine bar, and a youth area which is dedicated space for kids and family activities.

2026 Festival Hours

Friday, July 31 10:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday, August 1 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday, August 2 10:00am – 5:00pm