2025 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2024 Art Fair?
Saturday, July 12, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, July 13, from 10 am to 5 pm.
When is the 2024 Block Party?
Friday, July 11, from 5 to 9 pm.
- Krasl members receive complimentary tickets to the Block Party as thanks for their continued support.
What is admission?
- While there is no admission fee to the Art Fair, we kindly request donations to support year-round access to the arts.
VIP Collectors’ Experience packages start at $130 ($65 for existing KAC members). Music & Lounge Package is $50. The packages come with an all-weekend access pass plus special benefits. Limited availability.
Can I bring my pet to any of the events?
No. For the safety of all guests and artwork, pets are prohibited in Lake Bluff Park and at the Block Party. Service animals are always welcome.
How many artists are there?
There are 172 artists from across the nation at the Art Fair. They apply to the event from October – January and are juried into the event in February.
Is Krasl Art Center open during the art fair?
Yes. Krasl Art Center will remain free and open to the public during Art Fair weekend and will have additional artists, artmaking, and partners on the grounds.
Can I take photos at the art fair?
While photography is permitted, artists have the right to request no photographs be taken of their artwork without expressed consent. All media will wear a badge while attending the event.
Will there be a shuttle?
The 2025 Krasl Art Fair will have a shuttle going from St. Joseph High School to the Art Fair
Will there be food trucks?
Yes. Several Food Trucks will be located throughout Lake Boulevard for your enjoyment Art Fair weekend.
When does Lake Boulevard close/open again?
Lake Boulevard closes Friday, July 11, at 6 am and will re-open on Sunday, July 13, at 9 pm.
When was the first art fair?
The annual event predates Krasl Art Center. In 1962 a handful of local artists held a clothesline art exhibition along Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph, Michigan. Those artists went on to form the St. Joseph Art Association which, in 1979, through the beneficence of George & Olga Krasl, built Krasl Art Center as we know it today. It was immediately popular – attracting 3 – 5,000 attendees the first year. It expanded to include artists from across the nation, most of whom make their living doing art fairs year-round. They come with elaborate tent displays and take credit card payments. Yet, at the heart, they are still creative, skilled individuals handcrafting artwork for the public.
