faq

Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not allowed at The Kentuck Festival of the Arts. 

This includes emotional support animals. Only service animals are permitted.

Under federal law, service animals are dogs or miniature horses trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities. Dogs, pets, and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort, companionship, or emotional support do not qualify as service animals. Misrepresenting your pet as a service animal negatively impacts the quality of life and independence for service animal users. Under Alabama law, it is illegal to fraudulently misrepresent your pet as a service animal. For more information, please click here.

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Is the location of the Kentuck Festival different this year?

This year, the Kentuck Festival has a NEW location: Snow Hinton Park at 1000 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. Less than 5 miles from Kentuck Art Center and centrally located in the Tuscaloosa area, this park is undergoing renovations to provide accessible pathways and new restrooms, allowing those with mobility challenges to safely navigate the park, and more than two-thirds of artists to have their booths along a paved path. Click here to download the festival map.

Why did the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts move locations?

The previous location, Kentuck Park (and the dozens of acres surrounding it) is being developed into a large sportsplex called Northport Shore and will be under construction for an undetermined amount of time. Kentuck’s Board of Directors made the difficult decision to move the 53rd Kentuck Festival to continue to provide the best festival experience to artists, guests, concessionaires, and volunteers. See prior press statements here (11/30/23), here (12/20/23), and here (2/22/24).

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Do you accept credit cards?
Yes! Kentuck accepts all major credit cards. However, individual artists have their own forms of credit card processing and may have their own restrictions. 

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How much are tickets? Where can I get them?
Tickets are $15 /day, or $25 for a weekend pass. You can buy them online, in Kentuck’s Gallery Shop, or at the gate when you get to Snow Hinton Park.

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I bought tickets online. Do I have to stand in the regular ticket line to get a wristband?

No! If you bought tickets online, please make your way to the separate Will Call tent near the front gate of the park. Our friendly volunteers will scan your tickets and give you a wristband.

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What do VIP packages include?
The ultimate Festival experience! Depending on the level, packages include tickets to the exclusive VIP party and the Artist Party. VIPs get access to the VIP hospitality tent at the Festival. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are catered by Southern Ale House. VIPs get an award ribbon to give an artist of their choice and Kentuck Bucks to spend on art at the Festival. Get VIP packages here.

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Where do I park my car? 

There is a dedicated lot at Snow Hinton Park for accessible parking (hangtag required). For general public parking, there are several nearby lots to park your car, and a shuttle will pick you up at no cost. Details about specific lots will be announced closer to the dates of the event.

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How do artists get into the show?
Artists apply to the festival between March 1 and June 2, 2024. They are required to provide 3 images of their work (one of which must have been created in the last calendar year), a photo of their booth, and a few statements about their process. After applications close, they are sent to jury. Our jurors change each year and are arts professionals from around the country. Selection and acceptance into the Kentuck Festival of the arts is based entirely on those jury scores. Visit www.kentuck.org/artists-apply for more information.

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Where can I get t-shirts?
T-shirts and other Kentuck branded merchandise will be sold at the Kentuck T-Shirts and More tent near the information booth at the front of the park.

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What if it rains?
Kentuck Festival of the Arts is a rain or shine event. Don’t let a little rain deter you from having a great time!
Should the weather become dangerous, the Tuscaloosa Police Department is on site to help staff make decisions regarding the evacuation of the park. Safety is our priority.

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Will Kentuck’s Gallery Shop be open during the Festival?
TBA

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I / my friend / family member uses a wheelchair or mobility aid. How accessible is the park?
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is an outdoor event in a newly-renovated 10-acre park. More than 2/3 of all artists' booths are located on a newly paved path, and the others are located very close to a paved path. There are new restrooms with accessible stalls, and a parking lot specifically designated for accessible parking next to the front gate. Click here to download the festival map.

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I / my friend / family member has a registered service animal. Where can I check them in?

Please proceed to the front gate area to check in and receive a complimentary waste bag.

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Will there be restrooms?
Yes! Snow Hinton Park will have brand new restrooms, and there will be port-a-potties and portable trailer facilities in several locations throughout the park. Please stay tuned for more details.

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Does Kentuck have social media I can tag in my photos?
Yes! Please tag us at @KentuckArt and use the tag #Kentuck53 or #KentuckFestival on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.

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Where can I find out more information?
If you have a specific question not answered here; call us: (205)758-1257 or email us at kentuck@kentuck.org.