Keeseville Community Arts Festival
Keeseville Community Arts Festival
Get Involved in 2026!
The Keeseville Free Library is hosting a kick-off meeting for volunteers interested in serving on the main planning committee for the 2026 festival. A remote participation option is available. See details for this October 29th meeting at the link below.
Main Festival Events
Ausable Street will be one-way traffic only during main festival events on Friday and Saturday, to accommodate street parking for the festival.
Friday, July 18
Children’s Puppet Show at the Keeseville Free Library, Front Street
10:00 am and 10:30 am
Plein Air Show & Sale Opening Reception at the Old Stone Mill
Sponsored by AdkAction
5:00 – 8:00 pm
See what artists have chosen to paint around Keeseville in the days leading up to the festival! View 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday afternoon. Admission to the reception and a portion artwork sale proceeds benefit AdkAction. Open to the public, suggested donation of $15 at the door includes a limited edition KEESEVILLE glass and complimentary beverage from Ausable Brewing Company.
Saturday, July 19
Raku Pottery at The Riverside Inn and Pottery Studio
95 Ausable Street, Keeseville
Demonstrations 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Up to 11:00 am pre-made pots will be available to glaze and fire for $10 per pot
Potters can bring cone 5/6 bisqueware to glaze and fire-fee by weight – Raku glazes will be available on site. Parking/Bathrooms available
5K Color Walk to benefit Keeseville Free Library
1721 Front Street
Walk begins at 9:30 am
Plein Air Show & Sale, Brunch with the Artists at the Stone Mill
126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
Sponsored by AdkAction
Show open 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brunch available 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy mimosas and light brunch fare (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) while viewing 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday at 3:00. Gallery admission is free, brunch is $10 at the door.
Local Artist Fair & Youth Arts Activities
Organized by Ausable Valley Grange
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hands-on demonstrations, shows, and sales from local artists
Plein Air Painting for Kids
by AdkAction
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kids of all ages are welcome to drop by to try their hand at painting en plein air or “in fresh air” outdoors.
Barn Quilt Making
by Ausable Valley Grange
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tie Dye Workshop for Kids (includes Keeseville Community Arts Festival tee to dye!)
by AdkAction
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm (or until supplies run out)
Keeseville Coloring Book
by Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Anderson Falls Heritage Society Activity for Kids
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Kids Raffle
Photo Board for Picture Taking
Historical Building Puzzles and Games
Record Your WAVG Station ID
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wheat Paste Radio invites you to record this station’s station ID to create a beautiful tapestry of voices for your local community radio station.
Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00 am until supplies melt
Donated by Stewart’s Shops
Special Festival Hours: Keeseville United Methodist Church Thrift Shop
Location: 1699 Front Street
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Live Music and Performances Throughout the Festival
Artistry Community Theatre presents Proof by David Auburn
Ausable Valley Grange, 1749 Main Street
Show runs July 10-20, purchase tickets at ArtistryTheatre.org
Live Music at Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm Rd.
Thursday 6pm: Jim Shaw
Friday 5pm: Austin and the In-Laws
Saturday 5pm: Benjamin Quinn
Keeseville Business Association Summer Concert Series
Friday, 7:00 – 9:00
Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Street
Summer Concert Series at Highlands Vineyard
1092 Highland Rd
Friday 6pm: Fusion
Sunday 3pm: Sarah Mitchell
Alice’s Fault performing at Harmony Golf Club
95 North St, Port Kent
Friday 6pm – 8pm
Plein Air at the Festival
Painting begins Tuesday July 14, 2026
The Plein Air portion of the 2026 Community Arts Festival will take place from July 14-17, with three days of painting, and two days of showing and sales. Forty artists are accepted to participate in the festival, on a first-come first-served basis. To be alerted when 2026 registration opens, please contact [email protected]
