Scituate Art Festival 2026: Hours, Admission and What to Know for Columbus Day Weekend
The 60th Scituate Art Festival takes over the Village Green and Route 116 in North Scituate, Rhode Island, on Columbus Day weekend: Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 2026. It is a juried festival with more than 200 art and craft exhibitors, a handful of select antique vendors, a food court, live music and a large raffle, and it is free to attend.
Dates and hours
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | October 10 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | October 11 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday | October 12 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
The festival is at 554 W Greenville Road (Route 116), North Scituate, RI 02857. Admission is listed as free. For parking arrangements and any last-minute changes, check the official Scituate Art Festival site.
What's there
- 200+ juried art and craft exhibitors spread along the Village Green and Route 116
- Select antique vendors alongside the artists and makers
- A food court of regional specialties, staffed in part by local non-profit organizations
- Live music over the three days; the festival site posts a separate entertainment schedule for each day
- A raffle of art, craft and antique items
The festival is a fundraiser run by the Rotary Club of Scituate, supporting community projects.
Planning your visit
Columbus Day weekend is one of the busiest stretches of New England's fall calendar, so build in extra time to arrive. The first two days run the full 10 to 5 window; Monday closes an hour earlier, at 4 p.m. If you want the widest choice of exhibitors, go on Saturday or Sunday morning.
If you are making a weekend of it, Rhode Island has plenty more going on this season. Our Rhode Island fairs and festivals guide covers the state, and the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival guide is a good companion if you like juried art shows.
Q: When is the Scituate Art Festival in 2026?
The 60th Scituate Art Festival runs Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 2026, on Columbus Day weekend.
Q: Is the Scituate Art Festival free?
Yes. Admission to the festival is listed as free.
Q: What are the Scituate Art Festival hours?
The festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 12.
Q: Where is the Scituate Art Festival held?
It is held along the Village Green and Route 116 in North Scituate, Rhode Island, at 554 W Greenville Road.
Q: Who runs the Scituate Art Festival?
It is a Rotary Club of Scituate fundraiser supporting community projects.
Related Reading
- Rhode Island Fairs and Festivals 2026: Your Complete Guide
- Mystic Outdoor Art Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide
- Craft Fairs vs. Agricultural Fairs in New England: What's the Difference?
- So You Want to Be a Craft Fair Vendor? A Beginner's Guide
Last updated: October 2026
