SoNo Arts Festival 2026
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The SoNo Arts Festival returns to the streets of historic South Norwalk on Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2, 2026, filling Washington Street and North and South Main Streets with fine art, live music, and summer energy along the waterfront district. Produced by Gordon Fine Arts, this juried festival brings together 100+ artists from around the country alongside neighborhood businesses, street performers, a colorful puppet parade, a children's art area, interactive art installations, and SoNo culinary specials at participating restaurants. Admission is free. Festival hours are Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 10am–5pm, rain or shine. Artists apply directly through Gordon Fine Arts, which juries by digital images year-round; booths are 10x10 ($450) or a 10x20 double ($850), plus a $35 jury/processing fee.
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