Art in the Dahlias Art Market - INFORMATION PAGE
Open Call for August 29 & 30
Earlybird Savings* Deadline February 23: Notification February 28
Standard Deadline March 23: Notification March 28
Late Applications accepted until all spaces are filled
Art in the Dahlias Art Market
Discover local artists in a stunning sea of summer dahlias
ABOUT THE ART MARKET
Bainbridge Island Art invites local and regional artists to apply for
Art in the Dahlias, a vibrant seasonal art market set among the blooming fields of Bainbridge Island, WA.
This outdoor market will be hosted in the open field at Bainbridge Island Farm, right beside their beloved U‑Pick Dahlias garden. Booths will be arranged in a welcoming U‑shaped layout designed to complement the farm’s natural flow, highlight the Farm Store and U‑Pick experience, and encourage visitors to explore the entire space.
🗓️ Event Dates
• Saturday, August 29 | 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Bainbridge Island Farm
13610 Manzanita Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
✨ We’re looking for:
• Artists and makers with handcrafted, original work
• Botanical, farm-themed or local art or giftable items (but not required!)
• Creatives who love connecting with the community
💡 Why Apply?
• Prime mid-island location with strong weekend traffic
• Gorgeous setting next to U-Pick Dahlias field (inspiration anyone?)
• Promotion through social media, email, and local press
• A joyful, inclusive atmosphere curated by Bainbridge Island Art
• No commission on sales—just a flat booth fee
This is a FREE EVENT to the public
Bainbridge Island is a popular tourist destination located just a short ferry ride from Seattle.
ABOUT BAINBRIDGE ISLAND/SUYEMATSU FARMS
One of Bainbridge Island’s most cherished agricultural landmarks — a living piece of island history and a vibrant hub for community connection. As one of the oldest continuously farmed properties in the region, it blends heritage, sustainability, and seasonal beauty across its working fields. Today, the farm is known for its beloved U‑Pick experiences, flourishing dahlia gardens, and welcoming farm store, drawing visitors from across the island and beyond. Its open landscapes and deep local roots make it an inspiring setting for community events, creative gatherings, and artist-forward experiences.
Bainbridge Island Farm is easily accessible for summer visitors, located mid‑island at 13610 Manzanita Rd, just off Highway 305 — the main route connecting Seattle ferry traffic to the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Mountains. Its central location and proximity to the island’s primary travel corridor make it a natural stop for locals, day‑trippers, and tourists exploring Bainbridge during the busy summer season.
Learn more about the farms: suyematsufarms.com
ARTIST APPLICATION & SELECTION
To apply, submit your application, images of your work and/or booth, a brief description of your product and pay your $25 non-refundable, jury application fee. Applications open until all spaces are filled.
We will review each application through a thoughtful selection process and make our final decision for participants until all booths are filled.
Our goal is to choose a diverse group of artists, artisans and businesses with original items of art and/or crafts or gifts that are locally made, hand-crafted, and demonstrate high-quality work.
BOOTH FEES
EARLYBIRD*Save $20off Booth Fee (per booth)
If you are interested in combining 2 or more booths, please check box on application.
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Standard 10'x10' Booth Space - $200 - 24 available
Must bring your own tent, chair and tables
Tables must be draped and all product boxes must be under the table drape.
Standard booths have only one side open/entrance, facing into the U Booth layout.
You are NOT allowed to share Standard booths.
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Premier 10'x10' Booth Space - $300 - 6 available
Must bring your own tent, chair and tables
Tables must be draped and all product boxes must be under the table drape.
Tents have 2 sides open for entrance into the booth.
If you would like to add another artist to your booth, they must be juried. Please add their name to the Comments Section of the Application. Then, have them fill out their own application and add your name to the comments section of their application. No more than 2 per booth. Both artists are required to sign our Vendor Agreement. You are NOT allowed to share with non-juried artists.
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Premium 10'x 10' Booth Space - $400 - 6 available
Must bring your own tent, chair and tables
Tables must be draped and all product boxes must be under the table drape.
These spaces are front and center. These spaces are PREMIUM as they are the booths that customers see both walking into and out of the market. They offer more room and flexibility for booth design. (You may request to combine 2 tents)
Must bring your own tent, chair & tables.
Tables must be draped and all product boxes must be under the table drape.
If you would like to add another artist to your booth, they must be juried. Please add their name to the Comments Section of the Application. Then, have them fill out the application and add your name to the comments section of their application. No more than 2 per booth. Both artists are required to sign our Vendor Agreement. You are NOT allowed to share with non-juried artists.
BOOTH FEE PAYMENT
If accepted into Art in the Dahlias Art Market, applicants will receive an invitation email with a link to the Vendor Contract. After contract is signed, an invoice for the amount listed above with the selected booth fee and a link to make payment will be sent from our website.
Payment for the August 29th & 30th event is required within 48 hours of acceptance or Art Fair spot will be forfeited and may be offered to an artist or business on the waitlist.
APPLICATION DATES
Earlybird* Deadline February 23: Notification February 28
EARLYBIRD*SAVE $20off Booth Fee
Standard Deadline March 23: Notification March 28
Late Applications accepted until all spaces are filled
Applications will be accepted until all booths are filled for the event. Selection and Notification of Acceptance into the Art Fair is on an ongoing basis until full.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Tents may be left overnight. There is no overnight security. The Farm gates will be closed after the last car exits.
SET UP: You may set up your tent & tables on Friday, August 28 4pm-7pm, Saturday starting at 9am and must be completed before opening at 10 am, and on Sunday starting at 9am and must be completed before opening at 10am.
TEAR DOWN: not before the end of the event each day.
Artist/Business must bring their own professional-looking table and signage, and be able and prepared to load themselves in and out of the space.
Your tent needs to be able to withstand inclement weather. There are no refunds for bad weather, we will have the event rain or shine. Bainbridge Island Farm is an outdoor event.
You must have tent weights, no stakes.
Artist/Business must commit to being at their booth for both/full days (10am-5pm) no late arrivals or early departures.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
Booth assignments are given to artists by July 11. Only approved artist/business and the artistic style submitted in your application may be displayed. Work in your booth must be consistent.
ARTIST REVENUE
All proceeds from sales at the booths go 100% to the exhibiting artist/business. Transactions are made at the booth itself, and it is the artist’s/business’s responsibility to bring equipment to process payments. No wifi or electricity available.
CANCELLATIONS
Artist cancellations before July 1, 2026 for the event will receive a full refund of their booth fee (minus $25 non-refundable application fee). No refunds will be processed for cancellations following this date.
The Art in the Dahlias Art Market will proceed regardless of the weather. If Bainbridge Island Art, LLC. cancels for any reason, prior to the event, all paid-in-full booth fees and event-specific application fees will be refunded to vendors or vendors may choose to apply the pre-paid fees to another Bainbridge Island Art event.
PARKING
There will be a load/unload area for your initial setup and teardown.
Parking is available on site. If you have an oversize vehicle or trailer, please add this to the comments section of the application, so we can plan accordingly.
FOOD & DRINKS
We are working with Bainbridge Island Farm to bring a food truck in the for weekend.
RESTROOMS
Portable restrooms available.
BOOTH SITTING AVAILABLE
We hire local teens through Bainbridge Youth Services to booth sit for artists. This gives you a 10-minute break from your booth, without leaving your booth unattended. Booth Sitters do not make sales. They are only responsible for greeting customers, answering questions and notifying customers of your expected return time.
WIFI
Wifi is unavailable. Any payment processing at booths will need to use cellular signal or a hotspot wifi signal provided by the vendor.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is not available.
MUSIC
Bainbridge Island Art is sponsoring LIVE, acoustical music for both days of the event. We request that artists/vendors do not bring their own amplification systems or play music from their booth.
TAX REPORTING
Collection and reporting of Washington State Sales Tax are your responsibility.
Artist/Business must have a current Washington State business license (UBI) and City of Bainbridge Island endorsement.
LIABILITY
Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms and Bainbridge Island Art, LLC will not be responsible for any loss or damage to an artist’s/business’s property, injury to, or death of the artist/business (or its employees, representatives, and contractors), or vendor sales. Artist/Business expressly assumes all risks of loss, damage, liability, injury, or destruction resulting from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to acts or omissions by Artist/Business, Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms, Bainbridge Island Art, LLC or any business located within Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms, or acts of nature, and hereby releases and waives any claims against Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms, Bainbridge Island Art, LLC or any business located within Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms related to such loss, damage, liability, injury, and/or destruction.
Artists/Businesses who need insurance coverage for their artwork/merchandise need to look into a rider on a homeowner’s or business insurance policy.
MARKETING
Art in the Dahlias Art Market requires cooperative marketing. Bainbridge Island Art is committed to marketing the event via our website, social posts, including posts that highlight each artist, online local event calendars, including Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce and Arts and Humanities Bainbridge, Art Access, social media ads, print ads, sandwich boards, and flyers around town. Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms will also be promoting the event via flyers, email and social media posts.
You are required to post to social media a minimum of 3 times before the event. Social media posts images and caption/text will be supplied for you to post. If you have a customer email list, we ask you to send out an announcement/invitation via email at least once before the event.