About the Event
The Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival in downtown Bethany Beach will be held on September 12, 2026 from 10 am – 4 pm. The popular one-day show features jewelry, glass, pottery, watercolor and oil paintings, photography, woodworking, and much more!
Additional entertainment includes live music, silent auction, live art demonstrations, wine tastings, and a festival kick-off event at Gallery One on Friday, September 11th.
Artist Information
Artist applications closed April 30, 2026. For questions regarding your application, contact Juried Arts Services at support@jurying.net.
Silent Auction
The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the arts programs at five local schools. The silent auction is comprised of pieces donated by participating artists, and is hosted on the Bethany Beach Bandstand from 10 am – 2 pm.
Wine Tasting
This year’s Wine Tasting event will be held at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, with lite fare provided by Ocean 99!
Guests will have the choice between two timeslots: 12:00 – 2:00 PM or 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Space is limited – reserve your tickets today! The Wine Tasting is a ticketed, non-refundable, event.
*Must be 21 or older to attend
*A portion of the proceeds from Wine Tasting ticket sales will benefit local elementary and middle school art programs!
$45 Ticket Includes:
Lite Fare by Ocean 99
Wine Tastings from a variety of over 60 wines
Complimentary tasting glass
Meet the Artists of Gallery One Reception
Join us at Gallery One on the eve of the Arts Festival to enjoy an intimate setting of wine, lite fare, and a chance to mingle with Gallery One partners. Sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts, reserve your spot for this event taking place on Friday, September 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
The Meet the Artists Reception is an RSVP-only event. Reservations are limited. Wait-list option will be available.
Event Parking
Click here to learn more about public parking in Bethany Beach. Offsite/Shuttle parking location will be at Lord Baltimore Elementary (120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970). Jolly Trolley Shuttle Service is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.
*Please note, St. Ann Parish is not an overflow parking location this year.
Volunteer
For volunteer opportunities, click here.
Rain Date and Weather
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will notify all artists no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11th. Artists will be notified via email. The Chamber will post all announcements regarding the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival homepage and on the official Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival social media accounts. Artists who cannot attend the rain date will not be issued refunds. If the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival is postponed to the rain date of Sunday, September 13th:
- The show hours will remain the same, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Set up and check in will still follow the Saturday schedule (schedule noted on previous page)
- Artists must be present at the show. No stand-ins or artist’s representatives are permitted.
If the event is cancelled completely by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce for any reason all participating artists will be issued a 100% refund of their booth fee or the option to defer their booth payment to the 2027 show. Artists will not be reimbursed for any other incurred expenses (e.g. accommodations, travel expenses, tent rentals, advertising, etc.
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Maps
Click here for the 2025 Festival Map: Festival Map
Click here for the 2025 Artist Map: Artist Map