Brookings Summer Arts Festival

02/25/2026

Artists, have you mailed your Brookings Summer Arts Festival Application? We are watching the calendar and want to remind you that apps need to be postmarked by March 1st. PS, March 1 is a Sunday, and we don't want you to miss the opportunity to exhibit your beautiful creations at BSAF.

Order your 2025 BSAF T-Shirt Here! Welcome to the Brookings Summer Arts Festival South Dakota’s premier juried art festival Saturday, July 11, 2026 ~ 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday, July 12, 2026 ~ 10:00am – 5:00pm Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota’s premier ...

02/15/2026

What is Pioneer Park missing? Artists and vendors, of course! Just 2 more weeks to fill out and mail your application for the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. Artists and Food Booth apps need to be postmarked by March 1st. www.bsaf.com
PS. Can you believe this is February in South Dakota? Join us July 11 and 12, 2026 for the largest and finest Festival in the Midwest!

01/07/2026

🎨 Artists, its official, juried artist applications and info packets are in the mail and headed your way soon.

And, if you’ve never applied before but have been thinking about it, you can learn more and apply online now! This is a juried event that selects artists based on creativity, originality, and quality.

Pioneer Park, Brookings, SD
• July 11–12, 2026 — South Dakota’s premier juried art festival with 200 selected artists from all over.

🗓️ Application deadline: March 1
👉 Full details & application info at bsaf.com

Over 75,000 visitors come to the Brookings Summer Arts Festival annually. Big draws to this free event are the high quality artists and fine craft vendors, great food, continuous entertainment throughout park, and educational activities.

01/04/2026

Introducing the 2026 Brookings Summer Arts Festival logo

We’re excited to unveil the official logo for the 2026 , inspired by the artwork “Mushroom Moth”
of Brookings artist Eileen Binkley BSAF’s 2025 media award winner

Join us in celebrating art and community in Brookings on July 11–12

07/13/2025

Only 4 official BSAF official t-shirts are left. Stop by the north information booth to purchase one!!!

2 medium
2 large

07/13/2025

Proudly announcing the 2025 BSAF Award of Excellence recipients: Diane Kappes, #73 Kappes Fiber Art from Belle Fourche, SD and Jason Kiley, #29 One Eyed Cat Crafts from Viroqua, WI. Congratulations!

07/13/2025

We have several items that have been lost and are hoping to be found. If these are yours please stop by the north information booth to claim.

Thank you!

07/13/2025

Congratulations Eileen Binkley, the 2025 Brookings Summer Arts Festival Media Award Winner!

07/12/2025

Countdown! 0 Days - Today is the day!

The wait is over! The Brookings Summer Arts Festival has officially begun!

Come immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of this weekend at Pioneer Park. To those with questions, stop by an information booth near the park entrances—we’re happy to assist!

See you there! 🎨

07/11/2025

Curious about PARKING for this weekend?

Here's the DETAILS!

SHUTTLE BUSSES: from the South Dakota Agricultural Museum on North Medary Avenue and 11th Street will run continuously during the festival.

PUBLIC PARKING: is available on side streets and public parking lots downtown as well as localized pay to park lots north and northwest of festival. United Living Center, at 4th Street and 1st Avenue, also has a pay to park lot.

HANDICAP PARKING: is available on the east side of the park at 2nd Avenue and 5th Street and at the south gate on Western Avenue. Gate attendant will direct drivers.

ON-SITE PARKING: is provided for vendors west of festival site.

07/11/2025

Foodies delight! The Brookings Summer Arts Festival THIS WEEKEND has a variety of tasty treats to tantalize your taste testers!

Whoa, that was a tongue twister. But so are the funnel cakes!

See the full vendor list by visiting http:www.bsaf.com

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07/11/2025

🐾 A Friendly Reminder: No Pets Allowed 🐾

We love our furry friends, but for the safety and comfort of all our guests, pets are not allowed at the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. This policy helps ensure a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment for everyone—including small children, those with allergies, and our artists, entertainers, and vendors.

Service animals are, of course, always welcome.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and celebrate another beautiful weekend of art, food and entertainment!!

—The Brookings Summer Arts Festival Team