# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SAND + STEEL Art Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌟🖌️ Artist Applications are available NOW! 🖌️🌟
https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/sandsteelartfest

Valparaiso Events and the Valparaiso Creative Council are excited to present...

✨🎨 SAND + STEEL Art Fest 🎨✨, a free, three-day celebration of local artistry, creativity, and talent named as a nod to the geography and industry of Porter County and the region.

📅 June 26–28, 2026
📍 Taking place from Central Park Plaza | 68 Lafayette Street to the Valpo Creates Center | 256 Indiana Avenue

 🎻✨ Friday, June 26
Kick off the SAND + STEEL Art Fest weekend with a community concert featuring the South Shore Orchestra. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in Central Park Plaza! 

🎨🖼️ Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
Explore & enjoy two days of immersive art experiences celebrating all art forms, including 50+ fine art vendors, performing arts presentations, pop-up art features, hands-on art activities, and more!

Vendor Hours:
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Proudly supported by: Valpo Parks & Indiana Dunes Tourism

Thank you to our generous 2026 SAND + STEEL Art Fest sponsors! 🎉🎨

🎨 PLATINUM 🎨
Cleveland Cliffs

✨ GOLD ✨
Avalon Springs Health Campus | Terry's Discount Windows & More | Smith Ready Mix | Journeyman Distillery

🖌️ BRONZE 🖌️
Centier Bank | RB Smith Co. | Valpo Velvet
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/sand-steel-art-fest/200029556876313
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, entertainment, music, concerts, pop-ups, performances, health-wellness, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 828

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Valparaiso
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Central Park Plaza
- **lat**: 41.46819
- **long**: -87.06369
- **full address**: Central Park Plaza, 3 N Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4738, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SAND + STEEL Art Fest being held?
  - **A:** SAND + STEEL Art Fest takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Central Park Plaza, 3 N Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4738, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SAND + STEEL Art Fest?
  - **A:** SAND + STEEL Art Fest is organized by Valparaiso Events.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Valparaiso Events's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Valparaiso Events a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Valparaiso Events has 146+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Valparaiso Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SAND + STEEL Art Fest is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Valparaiso, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 820+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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