We are excited to announce the 46th annual Blueberry Art Festival slated for July 24-26, 2026. The event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers annually across the three-day event. The festival features 237 booths filled with artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies.
We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones. You will find it at this year's festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual. We mentioned food. Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick. Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages - did we mention waffles too?
We need to mention our Operation Blueberry event happening in our business community. Operation Blueberry runs from July 25 to July 28. Watch for the Operation Blueberry map, which we will post on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry, visit our local attractions one day, and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts?
Festival Dates/Hours
Days
Art & Craft Vendors
Food Court Vendors
Friday, July 24
9 am - 5 pm
10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, July 25
9 am - 5 pm
10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, July 26
10 am - 4 pm
10 am - 4 pm
Interested in applying for the Blueberry Art Festival as an art & craft, or food vendor? Our jury application is open, and the directions are as follows:
Review the festival policies.
Complete the application, ST-19, and Release and Hold Harmless forms.
Submit the completed forms, along with photos and the $35.00 non-refundable jury fee, to Ely Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (EACCF), PO Box 357, Ely, MN 55731 or events@ely.org
Payments may be submitted by check or money order. For credit card payments, please call our office at 218-365-6123.
Returning vendors, please contact Kristen at events@ely.org for application paperwork.
