Exhibiting Artists
Since 1957, Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been recognized as a fine art and craft show of high quality original artwork, drawing well-educated buyers from affluent neighborhoods of Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The Festival provides an exceptional opportunity for the sale of unique, creative and high-end work.
Feb 1: Artist Applications Open
April 15: Early bird application deadline (app fee goes up $10)
May 15: Final application deadline
May 16: Jury starts
May 20: Jury ends
May 22: Artist Notification Date (notified if invited, waitlisted, or not invited)
June 4: Booth spaces go on sale
June 11: Purchase deadline (invitation to waitlisted artists opens after this)
June 19: Waitlisted artists will get contacted after this date
July 1-7: Artists sent map with their space number
Aug 20: Participant packet goes out with load in instructions
2026 Exhibiting Artist Important Dates
FAQ’s
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We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products etc.
View the 2026 Standards Info Sheet HERE
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The jury committee selects 5 - 6 new jurors each year. Jurors are qualified artists, gallerists or collectors
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Waitlisted artist must wait until after the accept and pay deadline of June 19 to inquire as to their status. Each year around 20+ wait listed artist are invited to the show. If you are able to come at short noticed that increases your chance of getting in.
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SPACE TYPE, SIZE, & FEE:
Premium 10x10: $910.00
Premium 10x8: $860.00
Premium 8x8: $735.00
Premium long and narrow 12x5: $760.00
Premium Oversized 10x15: $1,135.00
Primary Path 10x10: $635.00
Primary Path 10x8: $560.00
Primary Path 8x8 : $510.00
Primary Path Oversized 10x15: $885.00
Primary Path Oversized Triangle: $885.00
Primary Path, long and narrow 12x5: $535.00
Standard Path 10x10: $510.00
Standard Path 10x8: $490.00
Standard Path 8x8: $445.00
Sloped down long and narrow 12×5: $410.00
Sloped up 10x10: $385.00
Sloped up Oversized 10x15: $400.00
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Most artists must load in with dollies from the street.
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Yes. We have a limited number of volunteers on first come first assigned basis.
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Yes. To obtain a temporary permit: contact 800-400-7115 or http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/.
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It includes just the space. You must provide any covering or structure. We do offer chair, table and canopy rentals. The rental from will go out with your booth assignment in August.
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We do not. No gas generators are allowed in the park. Battery operated power is fine.
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We require the artist to be at the festival for both days.
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Golden Gate Trailer Park in Corte Madera http://www.goldengatetrailerpark.com/.
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Yes, artists have designated parking near the park.
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