Art in the Park 2026 poster, Saturday September 12, Vermilion AG Grounds, 11 AM to 4 PM
GLI Annual Events, September

Art in the Park, Vermilion

Free outdoor festival. Artisan market, free lunch, and the cinnamon buns are no joke.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11 AM to 4 PM Vermilion AG Grounds Free Admission
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Free Lunch11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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Free Cinnamon BunsFresh from the brick oven, served until they're gone
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Outdoor Artisan MarketLocal makers and handcrafted goods all day

Art in the Park at the Vermilion AG Grounds

Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at the Vermilion AG Grounds from 11 AM to 4 PM. Free to attend. Here is what to expect.

Free Lunch, Cinnamon Buns and the Artisan Market

Free Lunch

Complimentary lunch served from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Free Cinnamon Buns

Fresh from the brick oven, served until they're gone.

Man Van Clinic

Free prostate cancer blood test provided by the Man Van.

Artisan Market

Outdoor vendor market featuring local artisans and makers.

See you September 12.

Register & Pay

Classes & Workshops

Four hands-on classes throughout the day. Registration for 2026 is now closed below, then bring your confirmation on September 12.

Sign Making with Sarah Hinton poster, layered wood signs, $50 per person
Class 1 Registration closed

Sign Making

with Sarah Hinton

  • $50 per person
  • 40 spots per class
  • Morning 10 AM to noon
  • Afternoon 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Free lunch, cinnamon buns, and drinks included
  • All supplies included, 50+ layered wood designs to choose from
Registration closed

Sign Making registration is no longer available for 2026.

Knife Forging with Ed Storch poster
Class 2 Sold out

Knife Forging

with Ed Storch

  • $55 per person
  • 4 spots per class, all taken
  • Morning 10 AM to noon
  • Afternoon 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Minimum age 14
  • All tools and materials included
Sold out for 2026

Both morning and afternoon classes are full.

Wild Medicine BC Mullein Class with Paula poster
Class 3

Wild Medicine, BC Mullein

with Paula from Wild Medicine

  • $50 per person
  • 30 spots per class
  • Morning + afternoon options
  • Create your own healing remedy
  • Create your own tea blend
  • Take-home course material + swag bag
Paint Your Partner Challenge poster
Class 4

Paint Your Partner Challenge

Team up with a partner, spouse, or friend

  • $25 per team
  • No spot limit
  • Paint time 9 AM to noon (morning only)
  • Gallery + public voting 12 to 3 PM
  • Winner announced 3:30 PM
  • Prizes for Best Portrait + Funniest Portrait
Show & Shine at Art in the Park poster
Also happening September 12

Show & Shine

Come show off your ride at the Vermilion AG Grounds. All makes, models, and years welcome. Free entry, register through the website and you are good to go.

Registration 9 to 11 AM Open to public 11 to 3 Awards at 3 PM

Trophies for Best in Show, People's Choice, Best Classic (pre-1980), and Best Modern (1980 and newer).

Register Your Ride

Vendor Registration

Set up a booth at the outdoor artisan market. Vendor applications for 2026 are now closed. we can confirm your booth location closer to the event.

🛍️ Vendor Booth

  • One outdoor booth space at the Vermilion AG Grounds
  • Vendors bring own tables, chairs & display
  • Tents permitted and encouraged
  • Set-up from 8:00 AM; market opens 11:00 AM
  • Handmade, hand-grown, or hand-assembled goods preferred
  • Kids vendor tables welcome, parent/guardian must be present

Vendor Guidelines

  • Items must be primarily made, grown, or assembled by the vendor
  • Vendors collect their own GST
  • Booth location assigned by GLI closer to event
  • Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable

Vendor Details Form

Vendor applications for 2026 are now closed. Watch this page for 2027 details closer to the event.

GLI will be in touch to confirm your booth location closer to the event.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Town of Vermilion Northern Lights Fibre Optic Total Interiors Pomeroy Inn & Suites Express Pizza + Donair Rotary International Lloyd's Limb Service Shoppers Drug Mart Vermilion Credit Union Real Estate Centre
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