SAND + STEEL Art Fest

🌟🖌️ Artist Applications Open Now! 🖌️🌟
Join us for the SAND + STEEL Art Fest, a vibrant, free three-day event celebrating local artistry and creativity, honoring the unique geography and industry of Porter County!
📅 Dates: June 26–28, 2026
📍 Location: From Central Park Plaza | 68 Lafayette St to the Valpo Creates Center | 256 Indiana Ave
🎻✨ Kick-off Concert:
Friday, June 26
Join us for an exciting evening as the South Shore Orchestra performs at 7:00 p.m. in Central Park Plaza!
🎨🖼️ Weekend Activities:
Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
Experience two days of immersive art exploration featuring 50+ fine art vendors, performing arts, pop-up art displays, and hands-on activities!
Vendor Hours:

• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  🙏 Proudly supported by Valpo Parks & Indiana Dunes Tourism and our generous sponsors:
  ✨ PLATINUM: Cleveland Cliffs
  ✨ GOLD: Avalon Springs Health Campus
  🖌️ BRONZE: Centier Bank | RB Smith Co. | Valpo Velvet
  Join us for a celebration of creativity! 🎉🎨
  🔗 For more details: SAND + STEEL Art Fest
  📧 For inquiries: info@valparaisoevents.com