Pelham Art Festival Weekend

Plan your visit, buy advance tickets, and see the weekend schedule filled with art, music, and family fun.

 

 

39th ANNUAL PELHAM ART FESTIVAL – WEEKEND GUIDE

May 8 – 10, 2026 | Meridian Community Centre, Fonthill, ON

Over 90 juried artists and youth artists plus live music, food and family fun.

Children 12 & Under Free.

Tickets & Admission

Children 12 and under are Free

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Festival Schedule

Friday, May 8
7:00pm – 10pm
  • Opening Night Gala
  • Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
  • Cash bar
  • Live music from 7:30-9:30pm:
    Jim Casson’s Ivory & Brass Trio
  • Be the first to meet the artists and purchase artwork
Saturday May 9
10:00am – 5pm
  • Live Music: from 12:00pm-4:00pm:
    Carol Farrar, Harp
  • Artist demonstrations
  • Artists’ Awards Presentation
  • Food court and refreshments
  • Kids’ scavenger hunt
Sunday, May 10
10:00am – 4pm
  • Live Music: Ron Hoover, Acoustic Guitar from 11:00am-4:00pm
  • People’s Choice Award Presentation
  • GiantFM on location
  • Food court and refreshments
  • Kids’ scavenger hunt

Immerse yourself in art, music and community spirit all weekend long

Explore original fine art in a festival setting

Meet the artists in person

Enjoy live music all weekend

Let the kids enjoy our Scavenger Hunt

Sample delicious local food

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One of Ontario’s premier
Art Festivals

Festival
Highlights

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Live Music Line Up 2026

Jim Casson

Ivory & Brass Trio

Carol Farrar

Harpist

Ron Hoover

Acoustic Guitar

Opening Night , Friday 7:30 – 9:30PM

Kick off the festival with a lively evening featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live music by Jim Casson’s Ivory & Brass Trio.

Saturday 12 – 4PM

Enjoy Saturday afternoon with Niagara harpist Carol Farrar, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the gallery.

Sunday 11AM – 4PM

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the acoustic sounds of guitarist Ron Hoover, performing throughout the day while you browse the exhibits.

online Festival

May 1–31, 2026

As we gear up for the main event, our 39th annual in-person festival on Mother’s Day weekend, we invite you to also browse the Pelham Art Festival online and explore thousands of original works. Shop and explore curated, award-winning artworks online.

Plan Your Visit

Location: Meridian Community Centre

100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON 

Parking: Free on-site Parking

Accessibility: Fully accessible venue