Riverside Art Festival

Schedule

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Intersection of Center Ave and Water Street, Downtown Bay City | Bay City, MI

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Join us for a vibrant weekend celebrating creativity, community, and culture along the beautiful Saginaw Riverfront. Each year, the Riverside Art Festival draws thousands of visitors from across the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond to enjoy exceptional artistry, live entertainment, and delicious food trucks.
📍 Downtown Bay City | Saginaw Riverfront�📅 June 13-14, 2026
Saturday, June 13 - 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, June 14 - 11:00am-4:00pm
Artists from throughout Michigan and across the country are featured, showcasing a wide range of original, handcrafted works—including pottery, jewelry, textiles and weaving, sculpture, watercolor and fine art, woodworking, home and garden décor, clothing, and much more.
We proudly maintain a highly selective jury process to ensure the festival highlights original, high-quality artistic work and provides an outstanding experience for both artists and attendees.
🎨 Interested in being a vendor?�Visit our website for full details and to apply:�👉 https://www.ywcaglbr.org/riverside-art-festival
📞 Questions? Call us directly at 989-894-9055.
⚠️ Important Notice⚠️:�We have seen unauthorized individuals (who are not YWCA GLBR staff) posing as Riverside Art Festival representatives on Facebook.
For your protection:
* We only accept applications and payments through our official website
* We do not conduct business or collect information via Facebook comments or messages
* When in doubt, please call us directly
We can’t wait to welcome artists and visitors back to the riverfront for another unforgettable year!
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Intersection of Center Ave and Water Street, Downtown Bay City, 804 N Water St, Bay City, MI 48708-5620, United States

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