Thank you for applying for the 54th Annual Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival! Your application has been accepted for the show. Details can be found below, and you can pay for your booth space using the “ticket” form below!
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025 9am – 3pm (rain date: Saturday, June 28)
WHERE: CK Burns School, Saco
Booth & Event Policies:
Display spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are 10′ x 10′ and Saco Main Street does not provide any tents, tables, or other display apparatus.
- All traffic safety issues and respect for property will be strictly observed and maintained. By submitting your application, you agree to follow all Saco Main Street set-up and break-down guidelines, and to respect the instruction you may receive on the day of the event by Saco Main Street staff or volunteers.
- Tents must be weighted on all corners of the apparatus with at least 30 pounds each.
- Please remember that anything you bring into the event space must also be taken out by you. Saco Main Street reserves the right to not invite back artists who leave trash or packing materials behind.
- Exhibitors may not dismantle booths prior to 3:00PM without prior written consent of the Arts Festival Committee. Except in the case of adverse weather conditions, as notified by a Saco Main Street representative during the event.
- Exhibitors are responsible for all State of Maine revenue requirements.
- An informational email including your booth assignment and a map will be emailed no later than Monday, June 9.
- There will be no electricity provided to booths unless absolutely necessary, and a $35 electrification fee will apply. Access to electricity is limited and Saco Main Street reserves the right to deny any electrical request.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event of rain or force majeure, Saco Main Street will notify participants of postponement on or before June 19th, or as reasonably possible. All show fees are refundable through May 30th, 2025. After this point, it is forfeited due to advertising and printing costs.
- Rain Date: if the event needs to be moved due to adverse weather, the scheduled rain date is Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Awards and Prizes
Categories are subject to change before the festival at the discretion of the planning committee, as well as the number of booths allowed in any particular category. Fine art/craft originals only. Reproductions will not qualify for an award. Winners will be notified by 11 AM on the day of the event.
AWARDS:
- Judges’ Choice Overall – $200
- Honorable Mention – $100
- Best Watercolor – $75
- Best Oil/Acrylic – $75
- Best Other Medium – $75
- Best Photography – $75
- Best Mixed Media – $75
- Best Fine Craft – $75
- Merit Awards – $50 (three available)
- Best Booth Presentation – $50
The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee and Saco Main Street are not responsible for any damage or loss to booths, artwork, or personal items during this event.
