The 57th Annual Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival takes place from August 14–16, 2026, on the grassy lawn of Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Idaho. This highly selective, juried outdoor event is completely free and open to the public, featuring around 120 professional artists from across the nation.

Ketchum, Idaho, is a vibrant mountain Rocky Mountain town known for its stunning scenery, world-class skiing & fly fishing, endless hiking & cycling trails and a lively downtown boasting world-class restaurants, shops and art galleries. The area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts due to easy access to the Sawtooth National Forest and Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Ketchum offers a blend of natural beauty and a thriving cultural scene, making it a popular destination for tourists.

The City of Ketchum is also home to a thriving arts community that has funded and created a nationally-recognized summer music festival and a writers’ conference, a state-of-the-art theater and a public arts program that reflects the community’s enthusiasm and appreciation for all forms of art. Ketchum is currently home to 12 art galleries including an accredited museum.