Plein Air Painting is the manner or style of painting developed chiefly in France in the mid-19th century focused on outdoor painting. We invite you to come pick a spot and paint outdoors during our fair.

Rules & Regulations

• Registration and $10 registration fee must be in by August 27th at 3:00pm.

• Registration fee includes your 16×20 fair stamped canvas and your fair admission.

• Artist is required to provide other supplies. Acrylic paint is suggested for quicker drying.

• Artist is required to paint an object, landscape, or scene at the 2023 Fair onsite Wednesday, August 30th – Saturday, September 2nd during fair hours.

• Artist will be given a special pass to enter the fair FREE of charge to paint as often as needed during fair hours. Parking is always FREE.

• Artist may come to the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 29th or Wednesday, August 30th 10:00am to 3:30pm to scout for your location.

• All paintings must be turned in no later than Saturday, September 2nd 10:00pm at the Information Booth.

• Judging will be held Saturday, September 2nd after fair closes.

• Winners will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall Sunday, September 3rd & Monday, September 4th.