Plan Your Trip to the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF

Discover the 172 artists featured in the 64th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. The highly anticipated 2026 Krasl Art Fair will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 10 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday, July 12, from 10 AM – 5 PM, including the annual kick off Block Party event on Friday, July 10 from 5 - 9 PM.

After applying in October and receiving their invitations in March, the artists from across the nation have eagerly planned their trips to the community. View the artists featured in the Art Fair online at krasl.org/art-fair/featured-artists.

For the 2026 Art Fair on the Bluff, there is no admission fee. However, we kindly encourage donations that would directly support year-round access to the arts, including free gallery exhibitions, public sculptures, scholarships, and community programs.

To purchase our two offerings of VIP Packages, visit our website at https://krasl.org/art-fair/vip-packages/. For merchandise, including the 2026 commemorative poster, t-shirt, and canvas tote bag, will be available onsite at the Art Fair.

NEW IN 2026

In addition to enjoying the art, food, and music, attendees can look forward to these new options at the year's Art Fair!

• SHUTTLE SERVICE- There will be two shuttle stops in 2026. One at St. Joseph High School located at 2521 Stadium Drive in St. Joseph and the second at Michigan Works! located at 499 W. Main Street in Benton Harbor.

• GOLF CARTS- Chauffeured golf cart rides up and down the bluff will be offered. Donations encouraged for this service. The golf carts are sponsored by Point Blue, Floor Art, and Parrett Company.

• BEER GARDEN & CUSTOM COCKTAIL- A public Beer Garden will be available on the Krasl Art Center grounds at 707 Lake Blvd. in St. Joseph, MI. There is a fee to get in. Featuring the Krasl Handcrafted custom cocktail, don’t miss purchasing a KRASL HANDCRAFTED PASS for unlimited access.

• ARTS-RELATED PROGRAMMING- New in 2026 is the Arts Main Stage on Krasl Art Center grounds Featuring arts–related programming throughout the weekend.

ACTIVITIES AT KAC

During the Art Fair weekend, enjoy additional activities at Krasl Art Center. Indoors, the galleries are free and open to the public, featuring the exhibition,Sculpture in the Direct Method, and Artist Maryangela Sanchez Rocca in the Project Space. In the East Garden, there will be a free community art project. Finally, enjoy the 2025 East Garden Installation by Owen Lowery on the grounds.

ART FAIR GUIDEBOOK

Your essential resource for navigating the Art Fair - The Guidebook - will be available on-site during the event. You can also download a copy on our website at: https://krasl.org/art-fair/event-information/. The guidebook includes an event map, images of participating artists, and additional arts-related resources throughout Berrien County.

ST. JOE FARMERS MARKET

Located along Broad Street across from the staircase to Silver Beach, the St. Joe Farmers Market will be open on only Saturday, July 11 during Art Fair hours, offering locally-grown and homemade treats. Additionally, there will be a variety of food trucks present at this year’s Art Fair.

ART FAIR SPONSORS

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is made possible by the generous support of sponsors dedicated to inspiring meaningful change and strengthening the community through visual arts. The 2026 Art Fair is presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services.

Other sponsors include our Premier Sponsors: City of St Joseph, Corewell Health, Landscape Forms, LKF, MailMax, 98.3 The Coast, Pepsi, Signature Toyota Watermark Brewing Company. Our Supporting Sponsors: Starks Family Funeral Homes and Visit Southwest Michigan. Our Contributing Sponsors: Benton Michiana Spirit News, Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning, Clark Logic, Cressy & Everett, Crystal Springs Florist, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Michael’s, Ravitron, and Schu’s Grill & Bar

For more information on 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, visit: https://www.1stsource.com/personal/wealth-management/.

ABOUT KRASL ART CENTER:

Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience contemporary art exhibitions, new artist projects, and creative events, as well as art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and community-wide programs. The center opened in 1980. Indoors, it houses galleries, art-making studios, and a gift shop. Outdoors it celebrates public art through sculpture placements on its campus and throughout the community. Krasl Art Center's mission is to inspire meaningful change and strengthen community through the visual arts. To learn more, visit krasl.org.

ABOUT KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF:

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is the flagship fundraiser for Krasl Art Center. The event welcomes artists to scenic Lake Bluff Park to exhibit and sell their artwork the second weekend of July every year. Artists are juried into the event, creating one of the region's largest high-end outdoor art experiences. The event is presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. To learn more, visit krasl.org/art-fair/event-information