Folk Art Fair application

Welcome to our inaugural Folk Art Festival at Living History Farms!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This fair is in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. We want to celebrate the creativity and heritage skills of Iowa artisans, focusing on the foundation of traditional folk art.

We are looking for artists who demonstrate excellence in innovations within their folk art traditions. Traditions may evolve over time in materials, method, design and/or products used. Collaboration between artists working in different traditions will also be considered.

We will not accept:

• Contemporary items that do not demonstrate an innovation of a tradition.
• Tourist trinkets or souvenirs made in mass quantity.

Vendor fees:

• $30 for a 10×10 outdoor space
• $50 fee for a 10×10 space with with electrical hookups in the historic Flynn Barn (limited availability)