Festivals

Arts and Crafts Festivals

Each year the Bruce Museum sponsors two outdoor festivals on the Museum grounds that feature original work by some of the best artists and craftspeople from around the country.

May 17 and 18, 2025:

40th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

This festival features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more, all available for purchase along with demonstrations and food.

Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive

Admission to the Outdoor Festivals and the Museum during this weekend is $15 for all, and Children under 5 are free.

Visit the May 17 and May 18, 2025, 40th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival page for more details on this upcoming event!

Artists: The 2025 crafts festival application click here!

39th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

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October 11 and 12, 2025:

44th Annual Outdoor Arts Festival

This festival features original fine art in painting, drawing and prints, mixed media, sculpture, and photography, along with children’s activities, demonstrations and food.

Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive

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