SAND + STEEL Art Fest
Schedule
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater | Valparaiso
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🌟🖌️ Artist Applications are available NOW! 🖌️🌟https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/sandsteelartfest
Valparaiso Events and the Valparaiso Creative Council are excited to present...
✨🎨 SAND + STEEL Art Fest 🎨✨, a free, three-day celebration of local artistry, creativity, and talent named as a nod to the geography and industry of Porter County and the region.
📅 June 26–28, 2026
📍 Taking place from Central Park Plaza, Home to 1st Source Bank Amphitheater (68 Lafayette Street) to the Valpo Creates Center (256 Indiana Avenue)
🎻✨ Friday, June 26
Kick off the SAND + STEEL Art Fest weekend with a community concert featuring the South Shore Orchestra. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater stage!
🎨🖼️ Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
Explore & enjoy two days of immersive art experiences celebrating all art forms, including 50+ fine art vendors, performing arts presentations, pop-up art features, hands-on art activities, and more!
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
Thank you to our generous 2026 SAND + STEEL Art Fest sponsors! 🎉🎨
🎨 PLATINUM 🎨
Cleveland Cliffs
✨ GOLD ✨
Avalon Springs Health Campus | Terry's Discount Windows & More | Smith Ready Mix | Journeyman Distillery | Shive-Hattery
🖌️ BRONZE 🖌️
Centier Bank | Larson Danielson Construction | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events | RB Smith Co. | Valpo Velvet
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Where is it happening?
Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater, Valparaiso
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