38th Annual Pelham Art Festival

Event Description

The 38th Annual Pelham Art Festival will take place in-person this Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9-11). All art lovers are welcome to attend the festival to listen to live music, browse and meet over 80 juried artists’ collections and even take home your favourite piece! The online festival also takes place for the entire month of May, where you can browse all selected artwork.

Enjoy unique, original fine art both online and in-person - your connection to over 80 juried artists and youth artists' artwork showcased in a vibrant array of style, medium and message.

We are back with a full show and delighted to have you join us in person May 9 - 11, 2025 on Mother’s Day weekend for the 38th Pelham Art Festival In-Person at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill, Ontario. A concurrent Online festival will be held May 1 - 31, 2025. 

On Opening Night, Friday May 9, 2024, from 7-10pm, over 80 juried artists and juried youth artists will show their work and offer a wide range of beautiful original fine art for you to purchase. The Arena will be transformed into an art gallery for you to wander through, while enjoying live music. Enjoy included hors d’oeuvres and purchase a glass of wine while shopping and meet people in your community while enjoying a special ambience.

On Saturday, May 10 from 10-5pm and Sunday, May 11, from 10am-4:30 pm, artists continue to show and sell their work and will be ready to interact with you. Families enjoy an art-related Scavenger Hunt with their children, introducing them to art. Try your hand at painting a small square for a Community Art Project which should be completed by the end of the show. Watch artists as they work in their booths. Delicious lunches and snacks are available for you to purchase and enjoy while seated in the central food court and plan the rest of your booth visits. Listen to live music on Saturday by Niagara harpist Carol Farrar and on Sunday by classical guitarist Adrian Papez while soaking up peaceful atmospheres.

About the Pelham Art Festival
The purpose of the Pelham Art Festival is to give you the opportunity to appreciate and purchase a wide variety of beautiful pieces of fine art. Another vital role of the Pelham Art Festival is to donate money back to the community. We are thankful to the artists who donate 15% of their proceeds and to the many community sponsors, donors, and volunteers who donate the goods, services, and time to make the Pelham Art Festival one of the longest-running highly respected art shows in the province.

Location of the Meridian Community Centre event