Fine Craft and Art Shows at Chautauqua July 10 –12 & August 7– 9, 2026
The Fine Craft and Art Shows presented by the Crafts Alliance take place twice a summer on the beautiful grounds at the Chautauqua Institution. Not only are the shows an opportunity to interact with some of the nation’s finest artists, it’s also a perfect excuse to plan a visit to Chautauqua Lake.
July 10 –12, 2026 from 10am to 5pm
August 7– 9, 2026 from 10am to 5pm
For years, Chautauqua Institution has been the host of the Fine Craft and Art Shows presented by the Crafts Alliance. Paid parking at the Institution is located across the street from the Main Gate Welcome Center on Route 394. From there, make your way to the Welcome Center to purchase a daily gate pass into the grounds. For directions, the Institution’s address is 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, New York 14722.
Once you purchase your gate pass at the Welcome Center, there’s no additional entry fee for the show. Note that gate passes are free all day on Sundays and parking on Sundays is free until 2 pm.
The Chautauqua Institution is a cultural community that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual art, fine craft art, performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship, and recreational programs. Visiting Chautauqua Institution is a trip more than 170,000 visitors make each year. To help plan your trip beyond the show, visit the Chautauqua Institution’s website.