The Invitational at Bayview Inn Aug 1-2, 2026 (Petoskey)
- Deadline
- 17 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Petsokey, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Aug 1, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026
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About
Submit minimum 4 images of handmade, artist-designed items or unique/creative gift ideas for a juried boutique art and craft show.
Overview
The Invitational at Bayview Inn is a boutique art and craft show featuring a maximum of 60 artists, allowing for less competition and more opportunities to connect with shoppers. The event will also host a plein air quick draw competition Saturday with an auction immediately after. For details on the competition, visit www.blueribbonevent.com.
Event Details
- Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Hours: 10am to 5pm both days
- Setup: Saturday morning, 6:30am to 9am
- Overnight security Saturday evening
- Location: 2011 Woodland Ave, Bayview, Petoskey, Michigan
- Outdoor setting
What to Submit
- Minimum 4 images required
- Handmade and artist-designed items
- Unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers welcome
- May apply in up to 2 categories
Eligibility
Open to emerging artists of all levels. Handmade and artist-designed items are the focus, though the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers for holiday gift giving.
Fees
- Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before June 1, 2026
- Application Jury Fee: $25 if paid after June 1, 2026
Booth Fees
- Early bird discount: $275 (if paid before June 1)
- Standard rate: $325 (if paid after June 1)
- Entry fee
- Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before June 1, $25 if paid after.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists of all levels; handmade and artist-designed items focus, with consideration for unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers.
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