Adirondack Art Festival Returns at Blue Mountain Lake: Handmade Treasures and Adirondack Talent

A celebration of Adirondack artists and makers.

The Adirondack Art Festival returns to the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, on Saturday, August 8, from 10 am – 5 pm, bringing together dozens of regional artists, craftspeople, authors, and food producers for one of the Central Adirondacks' favorite annual art events.

Set on the museum's scenic campus overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, this juried festival combines handcrafted Adirondack artistry with one of the region's premier cultural destinations.

Admission includes the festival, the museum's exhibits, and the expansive grounds, making it easy to spend an entire day discovering the creative spirit of the Adirondacks while exploring one of its most celebrated museums.

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Browse handcrafted work inspired by the Adirondacks.

The festival showcases more than three dozen artisans whose work reflects the landscapes, traditions, and craftsmanship of the Adirondack region. Visitors can browse everything from hand-thrown pottery and woodworking to photography, woven textiles, leather goods, jewelry, quilts, and fused glass.

Woodworkers including Acadia Woodworks, Chipman Woodworks, Tom's Got Wood, and Teohoken Turning demonstrate the enduring appeal of Adirondack craftsmanship, while artists such as Greg Badger, Kim Longfellow, Forest Home Photography, and EL Photography capture the region through paint and lens.

The Art Festival features a variety of artisans.

Pottery, handwoven textiles, handcrafted guitars, candles, maple products, and artisan fragrances round out a shopping experience that feels distinctly Adirondack.

Food lovers will also find regional favorites including Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Orebed Sugar Shack, Claus' Kitchen, and ADK Fragrance Farm, offering locally produced flavors and products that make memorable gifts—or well-earned treats for the ride home.

Meet Adirondack authors and local storytellers.

The festival also welcomes several regional authors, allowing visitors to meet the writers behind books that celebrate Adirondack history, photography, and culture.

Featured authors include Lorraine Duvall, Lori Duffy Foster, Russ Hartung, Gail Huntley, Deborah Schwartz, and Sandra Weber, whose recent book exploring John Brown Farm offers a fresh perspective on one of the Adirondacks' most historically significant places.

Why this festival feels uniquely Adirondack.

Craft fairs exist everywhere. What makes the Adirondack Art Festival different is its setting.

The Adirondack Experience has spent decades preserving the stories, traditions, and culture of the Adirondack Park. Spending the morning exploring museum exhibits before meeting today's working artists creates a connection between the region's past and present that few festivals can offer.

Instead of anonymous vendor booths, visitors meet the people who turn local hardwood into heirloom furniture, transform regional landscapes into photography, or weave Adirondack inspiration into jewelry, textiles, and fine art.

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If choosing just one souvenir proves impossible, consider bringing home something that tells an Adirondack story rather than simply displaying one. Whether it's handcrafted pottery, locally turned wood, photography, or a signed book from one of the featured authors, these are the kinds of keepsakes that continue the conversation long after vacation ends.

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Arrive close to opening for the best selection from artists and fewer crowds, then spend the afternoon exploring the museum's exhibits and lakeside campus. Blue Mountain Lake also makes an excellent launching point for exploring nearby Indian Lake, Long Lake, and Raquette Lake, turning the festival into the centerpiece of a full Central Adirondacks day trip.

Plan your visit.

The Adirondack Art Festival takes place Saturday, August 8, from 10 am – 5 pm at the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.

Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's official website or Facebook page before traveling for the latest event updates and admission information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Adirondack Art Festival?‍ ‍

The festival takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 am – 5 pm.

Where is the Adirondack Art Festival held?‍ ‍

The event is held at the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, in Blue Mountain Lake, New York.

Does admission include the museum?‍ ‍

Yes. Festival admission also includes access to the Adirondack Experience museum exhibits and grounds.

What kinds of vendors will be there?‍ ‍

Visitors can shop for pottery, woodworking, photography, jewelry, leather goods, quilts, textiles, maple products, artisan food, handcrafted gifts, and books by Adirondack authors.

Is the festival family-friendly?‍ ‍

Yes. The combination of museum exhibits, open grounds, demonstrations, shopping, and scenic surroundings makes it a great outing for visitors of all ages.

What other attractions are nearby?‍ ‍

Blue Mountain Lake is conveniently located near Indian Lake, Long Lake, and Raquette Lake, making it easy to combine the festival with hiking, paddling, dining, or scenic drives through the Central Adirondacks.

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