40TH ANNUAL ART FAIR
The Laumeier Annual Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held over Mother’s Day weekend.
Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade artwork from 160 artists gathered from St. Louis and across the country
Discover tasty food and beverage options from favorite local vendors
Get creative with hands-on activities for the whole family
Enjoy live music and entertainment, all weekend long
Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 40th Annual Art Fair celebrates four decades of bringing artists and the community together in a one-of-a-kind setting where art and nature meet. Exhibiting artists will be part of a beloved tradition that has inspired generations of visitors and continues to create opportunities for artistic engagement and discovery.
The Annual Art Fair provides crucial support for Laumeier’s mission and work in our community! Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks, and we must raise over $2 million annually to support our mission of engaging our community through art and nature. Event proceeds make it possible for us to continue serving our 360,000 annual patrons with an outstanding sculpture collection, new artwork commissions, temporary exhibitions, education programs, public events, and more.
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DATES + TIMES
Friday, May 7 / 6–10 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 / 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 / 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
EVENT ADMISSION
$10 / Ages 11 and up
Ages 10 and under are FREE
Most Laumeier Memberships include free Art Fair admissions.
Tickets will be available on-line, and walk-up admissions will be available to purchase during Art Fair hours.
(Cash and credit cards accepted; ATMs onsite)
The Annual Art Fair takes place rain or shine.
Pets are not permitted into the Park during the Art Fair.
This does not apply to Service Dogs. Service Dogs must be leashed at all times and any dog waste must be cleaned up by the SD's handler.Firearms not permitted.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted into the Art Fair.
The Park will be closed to the public on Thursday, May 6 + Friday, May 7 until 6 p.m. for Art Fair event setup.
The Park will be closed to the public on Thursday, May 6 + Friday, May 7 until 6 p.m. for Art Fair event setup.
To enter the Park Friday, May 7–Sunday, May 9, visitors will need a to purchase admissions.
ARTISTS
Photo by Chris Bauer
Visitors can discover works by 160 juried artists in ceramics, textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and wood.
Meet some of the artists exhibiting at the 2026 Art Fair with a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Videos courtesy of 2026 Media Partner HEC Media.
ARTIST JUDGES
Our judges award a total of $8,000+ in cash and prizes to 21 artists achieving excellence, regardless of media category. All award winners will receive an automatic invitation to Laumeier’s 40th Annual Art Fair.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Photo by Chris Bauer.
More Information to Come!
FOOD + DRINK
Photo by Chris Bauer.
More Information to Come!
CREATION LOCATION
Photo by Chris Bauer.
Saturday, May 9 + Sunday, May 10
FREE with Art Fair Admission.
The Laumeier Annual Art Fair has something for everyone, including the young artists in your life! Creation Location hosts several hands-on art activities and family-friendly entertainment. Activities include interactive experiences, collaborative murals, and nature-inspired art projects that are designed for all ages to enjoy.
Creation Location is loacted by the Park’s iconic red sculpture, The Way.
PARKING + ACCESSIBILTY
Public event parking is free and located at 3636 South Geyer Road directly North of the Park. It is accessible from Southbound Geyer Road or Westbound Rott Road only. Parking can be limited during busy hours of the fair, so we encourage visitors to carpool or use a ride service when possible.
ADA-accessible parking (with tag) is free and located at Laumeier Sculpture Park's Lower Entrance at 12580 Rott Road. It is accessible from Westbound Rott Road only.
If you need to use the ADA-accessible parking, we ask that you plan to bring cash to purchase your Art Fair admission directly from the parking gate attendant ($10/person for everyone 11 and older). Credit card payments will not be available at the ADA parking lot gate.
Mobility Devices: There are paved paths that run throughout the park; however, the artist booths and many of the concession vendors will be set up on grassy fields.
Accessibility for wheelchairs and other mobility devices (rollators, knee scooters, canes, etc.) will depend on personal comfort level, type of wheelchair/device, and weather conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BOOTHS
Patrons line up by the hundreds to enter the Annual Laumeier Art Fair. Photo of 2024 Art Fair by Chris Bauer.
Our Promotional Booths are a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to engage with visitors from all over the St. Louis community and share information, promotional materials, or product samples.
If you’re interested in a Promotional Booth, please contact Vicki Kahn, Development Associate, at vkahn@laumeier.org.
Laumeier does not use third parties to sell artist booths, commercial booths, food/beverage booths, or event tickets. These can only be purchased directly from Laumeier Sculpture Park.
SPONSORSHIP
Photo by Chris Bauer.
Art Fair sponsorship allows your company or organization to support this beloved St. Louis event and reach over 25,000 attendees, as well as tens of thousands of Laumeier community members through event publications, email, and social media. Please contact Meredith Friedman, Chief Development Officer, at MFriedman@laumeier.org for more information and to create your personalized sponsorship package!
Laumeier’s 40th Annual Art Fair is presented with support from
