Patron's PatioA VIP Oasis for Supporters

You’re invited to the Patron’s Patio at An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg’s premier outdoor arts festival. Take a break from exploring more than 150 professional artist booths and relax in a centrally located, tented oasis offering an exclusive VIP festival experience.

Featured throughout the weekend: Enjoy complimentary food and wine tastings, snacks and seltzers, artist demonstrations, live music, and specialty beverages from The Wine Seller, Point 5 Williamsburg, and The Virginia Beer Company.

Choose Your Patron’s Patio Access

Supporter — Single-Day Access

Make a gift of $50 or more and receive a Patron’s Patio pass for two guests on either Saturday or Sunday.

+ Access Includes

  • Patron’s Patio admission for one day
  • Two specialty drink tickets
  • Curated complimentary food tastings
  • Curated complimentary wine tastings
  • Exclusive artist demonstrations and live music
Friend of the Festival — Weekend Access

Become a Friend of the Festival and receive two weekend access passes, valid Saturday and Sunday. Children may accompany pass holders at no additional charge.

+ Benefits Include

  • Two Patron’s Patio passes for both Saturday and Sunday
  • Two specialty drink tickets per day
  • Curated complimentary food tastings
  • Curated complimentary wine tastings
  • Exclusive artist demonstrations and live music
  • VIP tour of the festival’s artist award winners
Benefactor — Expanded Weekend Access

Become a Benefactor and receive Patron’s Patio access for four guests on Saturday and four guests on Sunday, along with the complete weekend Patron experience.

Special Bourbon Tasting

Saturday, October 3 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Add a curated bourbon tasting to a single-day pass or any Patron membership level for $25 per person. Availability is limited.

Reserve Bourbon Tasting Tickets

Patron’s Patio Partners

Patron’s Patio Sponsors
La Tienda and The Wine Seller

Mocktail In-Kind Sponsor
Point 5 Williamsburg

Décor In-Kind Sponsors
Williamsburg Floral & Paradise Plants, Homestead Garden Center, Williams Landscape & Design, and Trader Joe’s

All proceeds directly support artist hospitality and event production, helping ensure a seamless experience for participating artists.

Your contribution helps us:

  • Honor and uphold the legacy of this 58-year-old, homegrown Williamsburg event
  • Support fine artists and showcase their work
  • Keep the festival free and open to everyone
  • Create opportunities for local students and emerging voices
  • Bring live performances, exhibitions, and an elevated festival experience to Williamsburg