This weekend, Downtown Houston will be transformed into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture! Bayou City Art Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 2021, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Sam Houston Park and along Allen Parkway.
Bayou City Art Festival will spotlight the festival’s featured artist McKenzie Fisk, a painter from Los Angeles, along with 200 artists from across the country. As one of the top art festivals in the U.S., the outdoor event will provide patrons with the opportunity to personally meet artists, view original works, and purchase artwork from 19 art disciplines including world-class paintings, prints, jewelry, sculptures and more at prices for everyone.
Guests are invited to enjoy Houston’s skyline views while experiencing a Stella Artois Main Stage, a KPRC 2 Hitch Stage, a food truck park, a craft beer garden, Haak Vineyards wine garden, a Crown Royal sampling area, as well as additional entertainers throughout the festival. In the Active Imagination Zone, guests of all ages can play with oversized bubbles, visit with caricature artist Bonnie Blue, and create art with the festival’s nonprofit partners. To spread joy and show appreciation for healthcare workers Bayou City Art Festival has partnered with HCA Houston Healthcare for the interactive HeART for Heroes Community Art Project with artist Kati- Ozanic-Lemberger.
For the ultimate art lover, the VIP Hospitality Lounge presented by Frost Bank will include a tented oasis with light bites, and complimentary beer, wine and other beverages. The relaxing setting under a canopy of trees will feature roaming musicians, artistic décor, a phone charging station and more. VIPs will receive all-day access to the VIP area, along with VIP parking.
A portion of the proceeds from Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will benefit the festival’s nonprofit partners including ArtReach, A Cause to Give Us Paws, Artists For Artists, Fresh Arts, Orange Show For Visionary Art, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Online general admission tickets are available online at www.bayoucityartfestival.com for $18 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under five are free. VIP Hospitality Lounge tickets are also available online for $60 and include admission to the festival. Online pre-purchased tickets are required to enter the festival. Tickets will not be sold at the gate and can only be purchased online.
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Sponsors include City of Houston, Houston Arts Alliance, KPRC, Stella Artois, Advantage BMW Midtown, Frost Bank, HCA Houston Healthcare, AARP Houston, Rhythm, Crown Royal, Green Mountain Energy, Haak Vineyard & Winery, Evamor, Nuro, Renewal by Andersen, Cirque Du Soleil and T-Mobile.
Photo credit: Katya Horner
