2025 Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
Phipps Center for the Arts (Hudson, WI)
The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival is an annual two-day outdoor event organized by the Phipps Center for the Arts in partnership with the Hudson, WI Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau that draws more than 8,000 visitors to Hudson’s historic downtown and scenic Lakefront Park on the St. Croix River. This juried art festival features 80+ exceptional regional artists with fine art and traditional crafts for sale. The festival includes free, hands-on art activities sponsored by local businesses and community organizations, art demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and a drinks tent.
Application Deadline: 5/2/2025
Acceptance deadline: 7/1/2025
Cancellation deadline: 8/15/2025 (less $40 admin fee, no refunds after this date)
Email: artexhibits@thephipps.org
Location: Lakefront Park – Hudson, Wisconsin
Fees: $10 application fee, $200 booth fee (if invited)
Festival dates/times:
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday, September 28, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Setup:
Friday, September 26, 3-7 pm
Saturday, September 27, 7-9:45 am