For 57 years, the Fallasburg Arts Festival
has brought together artists, families, and art lovers for a weekend of creativity and community. This year’s
festival, hosted by Lowell Arts on September 20 and 21 at scenic Fallasburg Park, will feature
100 juried fine art and craft booths, welcoming over 20,000 visitors from across Michigan and
beyond.
"This festival represents the best of what community arts can be," says Janet Teunis, Executive
Director of Lowell Arts. "When you see families creating memories while discovering incredible
art, and artists connecting directly with people who appreciate their craft, you understand why
we've been doing this for nearly six decades."
Event Details:
Dates: Saturday, September 20 | 10am–5pm | Sunday, September 21 | 10am–4pm
Location: Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive, Lowell, MI 49331 (Off Lincoln Lake
Road, 14 miles east of Grand Rapids)
Admission: Free
Parking: $5 (on-site)
Juried Artists and Diverse Mediums
Artist booths are carefully juried to ensure quality and variety, representing mediums including
jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fiber, mixed media, wood, painting, drawing, photography,
floral, basketry, and more. This competitive selection process has made the Fallasburg Arts
Festival a well-respected destination for both artists and art enthusiasts.
Live Musical Entertainment
Musical entertainment takes place on an outdoor stage both days, featuring diverse styles and
local talent.
Live Music Schedule:
Saturday:
Fusion Rock Orchestra
Nicholas James and the Bandwagon
Toby Bresnahan & Rod Sager
Hawks & Owls
Sunday:
The B-Side Growlers
Red Thyme
Eric Engblade
Whorled
Children's Area and Interactive Activities
The Children's Area provides hands-on activities throughout both days, where children can
decorate and take home a pumpkin. Guest artist Colleen Pake will lead printmaking activities for
guests of all ages and abilities (Saturday Noon-4pm, Sunday Noon-3pm).
Festival guests are invited to participate in our Community Art Quilt as part of our public art
initiative. Pick up a quilt square in the Children's Area or at the Information booth, decorate it
however you'd like, and return it to Lowell Arts by the end of the month - all ages and abilities
are invited to participate. All squares will be stitched together and displayed downtown as a
collective community artwork later this year.
Traditional Craft Demonstrations
Visitors can watch master craftspeople demonstrate traditional skills including fly tying, quilting,
weaving, spinning, needle felting, and wood turning in the pavilion. The West Michigan Avid
TypeWriters will feature an array of manual typewriters, where guests of all ages are invited to
type out their own notes on provided stationery and experience these nostalgic machines
firsthand. Glass blowers will be creating objects outdoors, offering spectators a chance to
witness this art form up close.
Food, Raffle, and Community Support
A wide variety of food booths will offer fall-inspired festival fare throughout the event. Support
Lowell Arts by participating in the annual raffle, featuring over 75 artist-donated items, including
a queen-size quilt by Mary Tobin. Winners will be drawn during the festival; attendance is not
required to win.
Raffle Ticket Prices:
$2 each
4 for $5
10 for $10
Sponsors and Event Details
This event is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Fifth Third
Bank, Meijer, Herbrucks Poultry Ranch, and Litehouse Inc. The festival will proceed rain or shine.
While most activities take place outdoors, there are covered areas in the pavilion and under
artist tents.
For More Information:
Contact Lowell Arts at (616) 897-8545 or via email at info@lowellarts.org. For detailed
information, visit lowellarts.org/fallasburg-arts-festival.
