Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival

Experience the vibrant heart of Chesapeake at our Spring Art Festival, where over 170 artists bring the city to life with their creativity.

The Rotary Club of Chesapeake, in conjunction with the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission, is having our fifth annual Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival April 26th and 27th, 2025. Voted 9th in the Nation by our artists in Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2024, this show is one not to be missed!

Immerse yourself in a day of exquisite art, live music, and culinary delights. Discover the magic of glass blowing, woodturning, and more. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, craft beer, and fine wines, all set against the backdrop of Chesapeake’s beautiful spring scenery. Don’t miss the premier art, beer, and food festival that’s perfect for families and art lovers alike.

Artists are coming from all over the east coast and mid-west and including a plethora of local talent, this show will have fantastic works of art for sale. All the popular mediums will be represented from wood and paintings to glass and ceramics! Artists are vying for $5,500 in various awards including one $1,500 Best In Show winner! There will also be a children’s craft activity tent.

Popular entertainment groups are scheduled to perform all weekend.  The wildly popular ‘80s cover band, The Deloreans, on Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Craft beer from regional breweries and a selection of fine wines will be for sale by the glass.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Free Admission