The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has brought artists and art lovers together for over two decades:
We are proudly a top-ranking event across the country:
- #1 Voted Best Event in The Woodlands, 14 years in a row, by Woodlands Online
- #4 Voted Best Art Festival in the Nation, by USA Today's Readers' Choice
- #6 in Art Sales, by Art Fair Sourcebook
Join us along The Woodlands Waterway and at Town Green Park, where approximately 200 talented artists from across the region and around the world gather to showcase and sell their work. Throughout the weekend, around 20,000 visitors stroll through the festival, discovering unique pieces, meeting the artists, and bringing home meaningful works of art.
When: April 10, 11 & 12, 2026
Where: The Woodlands, Texas (45 minutes north of Houston)
Times: Fri. 1 pm - 5 pm | Sat. 10 am - 6 pm | Sun. 10 am - 5 pm
Application period: August 1st through October 19, 2025
Application fee: $40
Artist Amenities Include:
- A Large Buying Audience (Over $2M in Artist Sales in 2025!)
- Artist information and business page of your work on The Woodlands Arts Council's website
- Artist Relief with booth sitting, water, and snacks provided by Artist Relations volunteers
- 24-Hour Security
- Artist Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
- One-of-a-kind Art Dash Party
