The Inaugural Arts in the Forks Festival
The first annual Arts in the Forks Festival arrives in downtown Au Sable Forks, celebrating creativity throughout the Au Sable River Valley. This one day free event, presented on Saturday, September 5, is a free, all-ages event and will feature local and regional artists, hands-on crafts, live demonstrations, and performances throughout the day. Visitors will have countless opportunities to engage directly with working artists, explore their processes, and discover the region's vibrant creative community. Organizers invite the public to join in celebrating art, culture, and connection in Au Sable Forks.
Grab the 2026 collector pin designed by local artist Andrea Mucha for $5 and get discounts at participating local businesses including: ADK Mountain Spirits, Lances Pizza, Black Brook General Store, Young’s Studio & Gallery, The Forks Blend & Brew, and more.
Event Highlights
Jay Community Center
10:00am–4:00pm: Artist and Makers Fair
Au Sable Free Library
10:00am–4:00pm: Art exhibition: “Adirondack Textures” plus art workshops for all ages
Riverside Pavilion
9:00am: Yoga
10:00am–2:00pm: Electronic music by Rafa Dubs
Tahawus Art Center
10:00am–12:00pm: Brazilian Jujitsu Demonstration, Cloudsplitter Dance Studio, 3rd Floor
2:00–4:00pm: Life in the Woods exhibit, featuring art by Stephen Longmire, Matt Horner, and Chris Kowanko. Tahawus Gallery, 2nd Floor
Knights of Columbus
4:30pm: Chicken Dinner at 14207 State Highway 9N
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Arts in the Forks is a volunteer group that works to support the arts community in an all-inclusive environment that fosters the creative economy, community pride, and Main Street revitalization in Au Sable Forks.
