Bethesda Fine Arts Festival (22nd Annual)

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Organizer's Promotional Message
The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is located in Bethesda, MD, one of the wealthiest demographics in the entire country. Estimated average household income is $129,440  with a median housing value of $734,614.
The 20th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival will be held on May 10th & 11th, 2025 in the Woodmont Triangle area of downtown Bethesda, a lively urban area renowned for its restaurants, shopping, and cultural events. Bethesda, a state-designated Arts & Entertainment District, is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is one of the most affluent communities in the metropolitan area.
Artist amenities include breakfast and lunch for participating artists and 24-hour security. 
The Bethesda Urban Partnership, a non-profit organization that markets and maintains downtown Bethesda as well as manages the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, will manage the festival.
For more information about Bethesda Urban Partnership, please visit www.bethesda.org. 
The festival director, Catriona Fraser, is a 20-year veteran of fine art festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is consistently ranked as one of the best Fine Arts Festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Critical Dates

Start DateMay 9, 2026
Duration2 days
Applications AvailableSeptember 9, 2025
Application DeadlineZAPP December 19, 2025
Attendance15,000 (Free Admission)
SettingOutdoors
Application Fee$35.00
Booth Fee$525.00 – $1,050.00

Event Location

Bethesda, MD 20814

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