Celebrate creativity at the Saluda Arts Festival with a day of fine art, live music, local artisans, and family-friendly fun in the heart of historic Saluda. Browse handcrafted works, enjoy performances throughout the day, and explore interactive children’s activities. Stroll charming Main Street, discover unique shops and restaurants, and experience one of Western North Carolina’s favorite annual arts festivals.
Vendor Application
Vendor application period is closed for 2026
Volunteer Information
Parking & Shuttle Service
Additional parking is available at the East Main Street municipal lot, Saluda Elementary School, and other legal parking areas. Please do not block private streets, lots, or driveways.
Pet Policy
Leashed pets are welcome, but for their comfort and safety, we recommend leaving them at home.
Schedule
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arts Festival Vendors Open
Shuttle Service Available from Event Parking
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children’s Art Activity Tent
Art Actives, Ballon Art, Face Painting, Performance
Thanks to the generosity of the Saluda Community Fund of the Polk County Community Foundation
Ella Grace Mintz Stage – McCreery Park
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mountain Song Chorus
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Haylie & The Satellites
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Highway 52
2026 Sponsors
Underwriters: Looking Glass Realty (Official sponsor of golf carts) & Allen Tate/Beverly Hanks Realty (Official music sponsor)
Platinum: Affordable Golf Carts, Autumn Care of Saluda, Kelly & Brett Brannon, Todd Kolb, Saluda Tourism Development Authority, In Honor of Barbara and Robert Seiler by Sarah Seiler and Martha Seiler Wynn
Gold: Barbara & Scott Cardais, Jim Carson Studio/Gallery, Rush Dixon Architects, Elm & Owl Gallery, Gaile & Jerry Greenhoot, Green River BBQ, Mary Jane & David LaFave, Don Mintz Builders, LLC, The Purple Onion, Roger O’Connell Insurance Agency, Spring Creek Interiors, Pam, Clark, and Jonathan Thompson, Wakey Monkey Saluda
Silver: Charles Street Garden, Edward Jones-Stephanie Winterrowd, Mountain Sky Builder, River Dog Run, Saluda Depot Museum, Saluda Outfitters, The Saluda Inn
For more information on 2027 Sponsorship email SCAadmin@saluda.com.
