we know you're a VIP!
We know you're excited to get the VIP treatment at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts! The secret's out--Southern Ale House is catering the hospitality tent, which means breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all of our Very Important Patrons. Additionally, VIPs receive one or two tickets to the exclusive VIP party on October 10 at Brad and Susan Cork's home. Other perks include early shopping on Saturday, Kentuck Bucks, patron ribbons to give to your favorite artist, a copy of the Collector's Program, and more!
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Get your general admission tickets to the 54th Kentuck Festival!
$15 single day pass
$25 weekend pass
*Kids 12 & under get in free
Pets are not allowed at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
WHAT: the 54th Kentuck Festival of the Arts
WHEN: October 11-12, 2025; Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
*VIPs get early shopping at 8am Saturday.
WHERE:
(21 Street East entrance)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
Kentuck has a rich 54-year history as a nationally known crossroads of creativity and community. The two-day festival has its roots in folk art and features 270+ artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews. Want to know more event details? Click here for the artists list, performance schedule, FAQs, and travel resources.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Festival is rain or shine and will only close in the event of serious weather. Refunds will not be given in the event of bad weather. This is a digital ticket that will be sent to your email account associated with the purchase. Please save the email with the ticket in order to scan and redeem for wristband. Tickets can be purchased online until Thursday, October 9th at 12 PM CST, or at the front gate when you arrive at Snow Hinton Park Oct 11-12. If you purchased your tickets online, please skip the ticket line and redeem your ticket for a wristband at the WILL CALL TENT at the front gate of the Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
Why charge for tickets?
Festival proceeds help support the funding of next year’s Festival and the year-round programming of Kentuck Art Center (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) located in Northport, Alabama and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kentuck Art Center houses resident artists' studios, exhibition spaces, workshop space, a community clay studio, and a Gallery Shop. Kentuck at Queen City, Kentuck's recent expansion, houses Kentuck's Permanent Collection, and hosts Art Markets, First Fridays, and select workshops. Kentuck presents regular exhibitions, showcasing southern folk artists as well as traditional and contemporary American craft by both established and emerging artists.
thank you partners!
The Kentuck Festival cannot happen without the help of our WONDERFUL corporate partners. Next time you're shopping or dining out, support our local businesses who support Kentuck! (2025 partners coming soon)