Sedona Arts Festival

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Arts & CultureSedona
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAs Sedona's oldest and largest arts event
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Sedona Arts Festival in Sedona

The Sedona Arts Festival, the city's oldest and largest arts event, gathers more than one hundred juried artists at Sedona Red Rock High School each October. Alongside painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the two-day festival features live music, a Gourmet Row of food vendors, and a beer and wine garden, serving as the sole fundraiser supporting arts education across the greater Sedona area.

Long before Sedona became one of Arizona's most visited tourist destinations, its dramatic red rock scenery had already drawn generations of painters, photographers, and sculptors seeking a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

As Sedona's oldest and largest arts event, the festival draws more than one hundred juried artists from across the country

02

The mystery stays covered

What sets its funding model apart is its singular purpose: the festival exists as the sole fundraiser supporting arts education across the greater Sedona area, and organizers point to more than $300,000 donated in scholarships and arts education funding to date as the tangible result

03

The city starts moving

Held on the grounds of Sedona Red Rock High School against the region's signature red rock backdrop, the festival pairs its juried fine art, paintings, sculpture, and mixed media, with live music, a curated food lineup along Gourmet Row, and a beer and wine garden, rounding out a weekend built as much around community support as art appreciation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

As Sedona's oldest arts event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival preserves a juried fine-art tradition built specifically to fund community arts education

The sacred route

Living ritual

treating the sale and appreciation of original painting

The local code

Living ritual

and mixed media as a direct

Tradition 5

Living ritual

ongoing investment in scholarships and programming for the greater Sedona area

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Sedona Arts Festival, plan transport around the exact Sedona venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable casual clothing suited to walking outdoor art booths for hours; October days in Sedona are warm and sunny, though a light layer helps once temperatures dip in the evening.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Sedona Arts Festival, stay near the part of Sedona you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.87 N, 111.76 WOpen in Google Maps

Sedona, AZ

Nearest airportFLG — Flagstaff Pulliam
TransportFor Sedona Arts Festival, plan transport around the exact Sedona venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sedona Arts Festival, stay near the part of Sedona you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Sedona via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Sedona, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable casual clothing suited to walking outdoor art booths for hours; October days in Sedona are warm and sunny, though a light layer helps once temperatures dip in the evening.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sedona Arts Festival?

Sedona Arts Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sedona Arts Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Sedona, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sedona, AZ

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsedonaartsfestival.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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