Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), will return to Memorial Park and benefit five local nonprofit partners for the annual Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park on Friday-Sunday, October 9-11, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Each nonprofit will benefit from a portion of the proceeds from the event, provide volunteers, and have the option to host a crafting station in the Active Imagination Zone. The five nonprofit partners benefiting from the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2026 include:
· ARTreach
· Fresh Arts
· The Health Museum
· The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
· WorldFest – The Houston International Film Festival
The outdoor gallery will take over Memorial Park offering patrons the opportunity to meet artists, view original works, and purchase one-of-a-kind art, world-class paintings, prints, jewelry, sculptures, functional art, and more at all price levels.
This year’s featured artist is Aubrey Hogan, a visual artist based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hogan creates paintings shaped by a deep love of nature, texture, memory, and story. His work is exhibited at art fairs across the country and collected by people drawn to art that feels both grounded and transcendent.
The three-day festival will feature live entertainment, a food truck park, and beverage stations throughout the festival. Guests will enjoy Houston’s iconic Memorial Park while enjoying the festival’s wine and craft beer garden, and more.
For the ultimate art lover, Bayou City Art Festival will offer a limited availability VIP Hospitality Lounge, which will include complimentary light bites, beer, wine, and other refreshments. The relaxing setting under a canopy of trees will feature roaming musicians, artistic décor, and more. VIPs will receive access from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the VIP area, and VIP parking.
Online early bird tickets are available at www.bayoucityartfestival.com for $18 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under five are free. Adult tickets purchased after September 27, 2026, are $20. VIP tickets are $105 per day with a three-day VIP pass available for $150. Online pre-purchased tickets are required to enter the festival.
