Saturday and Sunday May 23rd and 24th, 2026
The 5th Annual Talkeetna Art Festival is back Memorial Day weekend, May 23–24, and downtown Talkeetna is about to get loud. This year’s festival is packed with live music, featuring over a dozen bands performing all weekend long across two high-energy stages outside the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
From professional touring bands from the lower 48 to favorite Alaska acts, the lineup spans genres and showcases an incredible range of music. A second, smaller stage keeps the creativity flowing by spotlighting local youth and up-and-coming singer-songwriters ready to make some noise of their own.
When you’re not dancing near the stage, explore over 50 Alaskan artisan vendors, jump into hands-on art workshops, catch aerialist performances, and soak up the creative chaos. Recently, the festival expanded onto the Talkeetna Historical Society grounds, making the whole weekend bigger, bolder, and better.
Free and family-friendly, the Talkeetna Art Festival is a full-weekend celebration of sound, art, and community. Come for the music, stay for the vibe, and kick off summer Talkeetna-style!
SPONSORS
Because this is a free, family-friendly event, we rely on the support of local businesses and individuals to make it all possible. The Denali Arts Council is seeking sponsors to help bring this celebration to life. Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support local artists, uplift youth performers, and invest in a thriving, creative community—while also gaining visibility with a wide and engaged audience.
New this year, you have the opportunity to expand your impact beyond the festival itself. You can bundle your Talkeetna Art Festival sponsorship with support for Green Light Circus and Summer Stock—two beloved youth summer programs that serve over 70 local kids each year, most of whom attend on scholarships. These programs give young people the chance to build confidence, explore creativity, and be part of something truly special.
By supporting all three, you’re not just helping create an unforgettable festival weekend—you’re investing in an entire summer of arts experiences for local youth and the broader community! Bonus: if you choose to sponsor all three now, you won’t hear from us asking for more support later this summer. One commitment, lasting impact, all season long.
VENDORS
All 2026 Vendor Positions are full. EXCEPT FOOD TRUCKS! Do you have a food truck you want to bring to the Festival? Apply using the button below!
VOLUNTEERS
The success of the Talkeetna Art Festival relies on our volunteers! We need volunteers to staff the bar and concession stand, help to facilitate our community flower mural, and general help monitoring the festival. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the link below!
