Art in the Park | Elkader, Iowa
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Art in the Park | 11th Annual | Sat Aug 16 (10am-5pm) & Sun Aug 17 (10am-3pm)

Art in the Park | Elkader, Iowa
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    • 2015: 1st Annual
    • 2016: 2nd Annual
    • 2017: 3rd Annual
    • 2018: 4th Annual
    • 2019: 5th Annual
    • 2020: 6th Annual
    • 2021: 7th Annual
    • 2022: 8th Annual
    • 2023: 9th Annual
    • 2024: 10th Anniversary
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We accept up to 50 artists each year.

We take care of our artists. Art in the Park ensures the outstanding success of its artists by specifically maintaining the number of artists accepted and quality of work.  We also offer $1,000 in artist awards, great volunteer hospitality, and an overall personable and unforgettable experience in Elkader, Iowa.

2025 Artist Application

2025 Artist Application is closed. Come back in January to apply for 2026.

2025 Artist Guidelines + Legal Terms

Please read 2025 Artist Guidelines + Legal Terms before applying!

Artist Guidelines 2025 (pdf)

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Artist Legal Agreement 2025 (pdf)

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Art in the Park is brought to you by the Main Street Elkader Cultural and Entertainment District

This community-supported event is held in Elkader, Iowa, an eclectic riverside town with an established arts, historical, and outdoors scene in Northeast Iowa (the Driftless Region of the Midwest).


As a two-time Iowa Arts Council Grant Recipient and recipient of the Iowa Tourism Award, the festival continues to prosper and grow in prestige each year. We are continuously dreaming up ways to make each year bigger and better!

This art show has become one of my family's favorites since we stay and explore this beautiful part of northeast iowa everytime we go. not only are those that work so hard on this show amazing but they also have fantastic musicians and other artists! every year i hope i get selected to come back!


Mika, a past Art in the Park Artist

Artist perks

Artist awards

Artist awards

We give out $1,000 in Artist Awards each year. Awards include: Best in Show, People's Choice, 3D Award, 2D Award, and Green (Sustainability) Award

Hospitality

Artist awards

We provide a unique and loyal hospitality experience as we have a strong volunteer-base. We also provide an A/C Hospitality Room with complimentary food and beverages.

affordable & unique lodging

affordable & unique lodging

Affordable lodging is available to artists through the EWALU Stone Retreat Center. You'll get a beautiful view in a comfortable, clean space.

lodging options

ewalu stone retreat center

ewalu stone retreat center

ewalu stone retreat center

An affordable and unique option just 12 miles from the park. Details will be emailed upon artist application.

camping

ewalu stone retreat center

ewalu stone retreat center

Elkader offers many camping options with primitive and electrical hookups available.: Elkader City Campground, Deer Run Resort, Motor Mill


bed & breakfasts

ewalu stone retreat center

bed & breakfasts

Elkader may be considered a small town but it has some of the most beautiful bed and breakfasts: Elkader Lodging, AirBnb

Green efforts

Promoting and operating our event as "Green" and sustainable as possible is a priority for the Art in the Park committe. This has been put into action by majorly reducing printing, providing reusable cups and water stations, recycling stations, purchasing local, and more. We also have a Green Artist Award!

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An Event of Main Street Elkader

207 N Main St, Elkader IA 52043

PO Box 125

563.245.2770

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