From its humble beginnings in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival has developed into one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the United States. Local artists staged their first festival at the scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas. It was all tie-dye, bell-bottoms and braids back then where the artists laid down blankets and set up easels with the hopes of selling a few pieces of art. Since that first weekend nearly five decades later, Cottonwood has established itself as signature art event, become a tradition in the community and the home to the finest artists in the country for the first weekend of May and October.

Admission

Admission to Cottonwood Art Festival is FREE, however some activities in the ArtStop Children’s area require a nominal fee.

Cottonwood reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the festival policies established for public safety or to restrict activities such as public address to designated areas.

Award Winning Festival

The Cottonwood Art Festival has been recognized by the International Festival & Events Association and Texas Festival & Events Association as an award-winning event in several categories over the years.