Presented by
An Occasion for All
150+ Artists ✦ 2 Days ✦ Live Performances ✦ Food Vendors ✦ Free Admission
Become an Official Festival Sponsor or a Friend of the Arts at any level!
October 3-4 2026
Williamsburg, VA
Since 1969, artists from across the country — and around the corner — have gathered each October to share their work in Williamsburg’s historic streets, celebrating creativity, curiosity, and community.
Join Us for the Artist Mixer
Free & Open to the Public | Block Party
Sat. October 3 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Join Us for the Kickoff Show on October 2nd!
Music, food and beverage in the Block Party zone of the Festival.
Register for the Chalk Art Competition!
Free to Enter | Cash Prizes
Sat. October 3 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Plan your visit
Spend a fall weekend
exploring artwork with us.
Parking
Park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, 101 Visitor Center Drive. Parking is $10/day with complimentary shuttle service to the Historic Area. P3, Prince George Street and Boundary Street are closed for festival activities.
Zones
Areas of the festival.
Location
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dates
October 2-4, 2026
Friday (Kickoff Party: 6pm), Saturday – Sunday (10am – 5pm), the first weekend in October.
Mixed Media & Digital✦Drawing & Pastels✦Painting✦Photography✦Printmaking✦Fiber & Textiles✦Ceramics✦Glass✦Jewelry✦Metal✦Sculpture✦Wood
Mixed Media & Digital✦Drawing & Pastels✦Painting✦Photography✦Printmaking✦Fiber & Textiles✦Ceramics✦Glass✦Jewelry✦Metal✦Sculpture✦Wood
Founded in 1969, An Occasion for the Arts brings artists, performers, and audiences together in Williamsburg for a weekend of creative exchange, cultural experience, and community connection.
What began as a local celebration has grown into one of the region’s leading art and music festivals, presenting work by distinguished artists from across the country each year during the first weekend in October.
Friend of the Arts – Membership
Suggested
Support with a monthly recurring gift.
$25
/month
Benefactor of the Arts
Lead support
Ideal for businesses.
$500+
/year
Supporter of the Arts
One-time Gift
Make an immediate impact.
You decide
/one time
An Occasion for the Arts is Williamsburg’s premier art and music festival,
bringing together artists, performers, and audiences for a vibrant weekend of creativity and community.
Sponsorship offers meaningful visibility and direct engagement with a diverse audience while
demonstrating your commitment to the arts, education, and community life in Williamsburg.
We’re happy to share sponsorship levels, benefits, and partnership options.
