Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River
Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River
August 8–9, 2026

68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival

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The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest, juried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities, New England, the Tri-State area and beyond. 

The trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic along the Mystic River. The festival showcases close to 270 artists from around the country with over a mile of fine arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photography, textiles, sculpture, woodwork, acrylics and more. 

The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is free to the public and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy, including a Children’s Art Park in the Engine Room parking lot, Children's Art Installation and a Performing Arts Stage in Mystic River Park. The Performing Arts Stage features a variety of local and regional performers including, dance, music, and theater.

Hosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be celebrating its 68th year on Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Admission

FREE to the Public
Location Downtown Mystic

14 Holmes Street
Mystic CT, 06355

Times
Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.