Artsplosure, The Raleigh Arts Festival
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing works in ceramics, glass, fiber art, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood and more. The festival presents national and regional entertainment on two stages, provides arts-based activities for children, and presents large-scale temporary art installations each year. Annual festival attendance averages 85,000+.
Kidsplosure: A Mid-Spring's Weekend: Elizabethan Art
Young artists can enjoy a variety of art based activities and crafts for all skill levels!
Cyanotype Prints
Peg Dolls
Metal Embossing
Glass Beaded Bracelets
Watercolor Castles
Portrait Buttons
Perfumery
Embroidery
Lace Flowers
Hobby Horse Tournament
Shakespearean Puzzles
Decorate 3D Castles
See website for Performances on Main Stage, Emerging Artist Stage, Carolina Shakespeare Schedule in addition to Vendor Listing at the Art Market.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Contact Phone: 919-832-8699
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- Category: Family Fun
Event recurs May 16 - 17, 2026. Hours: Saturday 11AM - 7PM. Sunday 10AM - 6PM
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