The Lakeshore Art Festival features a unique blend of fine art, handcrafted goods, music, food, and fun in beautiful Downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Experience nearly 250 juried fine art and specialty craft exhibitors, a Children’s Lane, artisan food market, street performers, interactive art stations, and so much more!

Mission Statement :

To create a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable art event showcasing the Muskegon Lakeshore. Feature a juried fine art show, craft fair, artisan food market, performing arts, interactive art and children’s activities. Attract visitors, artists and crafts people from across the country and enhance the economic impact of the area while fostering art and cultural awareness.

History:

Art has been the driving force in downtown Muskegon for over a century. In 1961 Hackley Park became the center for a large scale art and craft show known as Muskegon Art in the Park. In 2013, the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce took the local Art in the Park event to the next level with the creation of the Lakeshore Art Festival. The annual festival is now organized by the City of Muskegon.