Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival

Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival logo with a carved statue, a paintbrush, and event date: Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A woman sells striped fabric items at a crowded outdoor table during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. Several people, some wearing sun hats, browse the items as the sea and bright sky are visible in the background. The scene is in black and white.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Two older women at a beachside market stand during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival; one wears a hat and checks items, while the other in sunglasses and a sweater smiles at the camera. A busy beach and ocean can be seen in the background.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Two people stand in front of a booth displaying framed paintings and stacks of prints on a blue tablecloth at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. Another person is seated to the right, partially visible.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival An outdoor art market on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival displays framed paintings; two people stand viewing the artwork near the ocean, with a wooden floor and orange sign visible.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Two women stand outdoors beside a model house on a table, smiling. One woman holds an envelope above the house. People and trees are in the background under a yellow umbrella, likely at a beach or park event such as the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A person in a white hat examines pottery at an outdoor market stall filled with blue and white ceramic vases, mugs, and pitchers on wooden shelves under a sunny sky, capturing the lively spirit of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Three women at an outdoor beach market stand under umbrellas, looking at jewelry displays during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. The ocean and sky are in the background on a sunny day.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Wicker baskets of various shapes are displayed on tables under umbrellas at an outdoor beachside market during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. The ocean and blue sky are visible in the background as shoppers browse the handmade items.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A group of people view framed photos displayed on outdoor racks near a beach during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. The ocean and a boardwalk are visible in the background under a sunny sky.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A woman in a red and white striped shirt holds her glasses and thoughtfully looks at framed artwork displayed on a wall at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Visitors enjoy the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival as they browse and purchase paintings under colorful umbrellas. The outdoor art fair features artworks displayed on stands along the bustling boardwalk, with sand and benches in the background. Some festival-goers leisurely explore the diverse collections, while others sit and relax, soaking in the lively atmosphere.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival People assemble a hang glider on a wooden boardwalk near the beach, where the lively atmosphere recalls events like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. Other people walk or stand nearby, enjoying the ocean view on a clear day. Various parts and equipment are laid out on the ground.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A man in a patterned shirt and sunglasses hangs framed art on a white wall, adjusting one picture with both hands while looking at it closely—a scene reminiscent of preparations for the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A group of people admire an elaborate sandcastle with a sign reading Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce in a small town setting, with houses and utility poles in the background, capturing the festive atmosphere typical of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A crowded Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival unfolds along the lively boardwalk, with art vendors’ tents on one side and people relaxing under umbrellas on the sandy shore beside the ocean on a sunny day.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Crowds walk along a busy boardwalk lined with outdoor art booths at a beach during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. People browse paintings, talk, and enjoy the sunny day, while beachgoers relax under umbrellas in the background.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival People on a wooden pier by the ocean browse a rotating postcard rack during the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. Others stand nearby, some looking at the water. The scene is sunny and casual, with a relaxed summer atmosphere.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival A crowd of people walk along the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, exploring a boardwalk lined with blue umbrellas and white tents under a clear sky, with grassy dunes on one side and several lamp posts along the path.

A Bethany Beach Tradition

For nearly 50 years, the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival has painted the town the Saturday after Labor Day. The popular one-day show features jewelry, glass, pottery, watercolor and oil painting, photography, woodworking, and much more! More than 100 juried artists, both local and from around the country, display their work along the bandstand, boardwalk, and streets of downtown Bethany Beach. Explore works of talented artists where the beach is the backdrop!

Ticketed Events

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Wine Tasting

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Two women looking at paintings at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival

Meet the Artists Reception

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Thank you for making the 2026 festival a success!

Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival View of a beach boardwalk with people shopping at art stalls, walking, and relaxing. Sandy dunes with grass separate the boardwalk from the ocean, where beachgoers sit under umbrellas. Blue skies overhead.

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Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Festival flyer for the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival featuring lists of sponsors, volunteers, and special thanks. Includes a scenic beach photo, event details, and social media/info at the bottom. Blue background with colorful accents celebrates the spirit of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.

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2026 Partners

Presenting
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo for The Quiet Resorts in blue script, featuring green grass and a small sand mound between the words Quiet and Resorts, inspired by the vibrant creativity of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Southern Delaware logo with stylized blue and orange script and the tagline Beaches are just the beginning™ written below in blue text, capturing the vibrant spirit of events like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Supporting
Heather's Home Works Logo
Media
Coastal Point Logo
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Delaware Today logo in blue text with the tagline A division of today media in smaller letters below, celebrating local culture and events like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Delaware 105.9 FM News & Talk Logo
Signature
Beach Liquors Logo
Creative Concepts Logo
Delaware Division of the Arts logo
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival L&W Insurance logo with a stylized gold triangle on the left and green text reading L&W INSURANCE on the right, featured at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo for Renewal by Andersen showing a cartoon worker holding a window, with text: Renewal by Andersen Full-Service Window & Door Replacement on a light gray background, inspired by the creative spirit of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Taste Logo
Festival
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Custom Mechanical logo with stylized text, a blue and red swoosh, and a green leaf over the letter i in mechanical on a light background—perfect for showcasing at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Premium
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Artisans Bank logo with AB in a blue circle and the text: Artisans Bank. A History of Service - Since 1861. Proud supporter of community traditions like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo with Bethany Beach Books in blue script and a yellow-and-white beach umbrella above the text, inspired by the vibrant spirit of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo for Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, featuring five blue, wavy lines in a square, with text above and below. It also mentions being a Residence Inn by Marriott hotel—perfect for guests attending the nearby Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Blue graphic of a bridge above the text CHESAPEAKE LEGAL COUNSEL LLC in teal and gray font, on a white background—an elegant logo that would stand out at events like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo for Ocean 99 Restaurant, featured at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, with bold black text. Above the name is a stylized black wave design. The word RESTAURANT appears below in smaller spaced letters.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery logo with wave and grapevine illustrations, and the text Frankford, DE below, featured at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival Logo for Surfin Bettys Burger Bar featuring a stylized woman in sunglasses and a blue headscarf, smiling over her shoulder, inside a black circle with white and teal text—a fun, eye-catching design inspired by the vibrant spirit of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival The image shows the words COMCAST BUSINESS in large, bold letters. COMCAST is in black, and BUSINESS is in blue, both set against a light background. This striking design could easily catch attention at events like the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.