Art Fest Returns to Williston with Family Fun & Local Flair

Explore Art & Creativity at the James Memorial Art Center 

The James Memorial Art Center in Williston is a cool place to get in touch with your artistic side. You can check out artist exhibits (a new exhibit each month), take youth and adult art courses, and attend special events including artist receptions. 

(Read More: June Events at Williston's James Memorial Art Center)

Art Fest 2025 Happens Saturday, June 21 

This Saturday, June 21, The James is hosting Art Fest 2025, a one-day outdoor art festival at Williston's Recreation Park. The event has grown over the years, and we’re lucky to have something like this in our community. 

Art, Gifts, and a Full Day of Fun 

Recreation Park will be filled with artists and vendors from 10am to 4pm. It’s a great place to discover local art and pick up unique gifts. I always find something special, either for a loved one or myself, and it feels great to support The James and local creatives.

Art Fest 2025 features live entertainment, Jump N Fun Inflatables, kids activities with the the Williston Library and Fort Buford, live sketching with Miss Jess, face painting, cat adoption booths with ARRR and Angels Wish, food trucks, vendors, and more. 

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Performance & Workshop Schedule 

11:00am – Kids Graffiti Workshop with Ryan Schaefer
12:00pm – Live Music from Bill Thomas
12:30pm – Live Music from Kalie Rider
1:00pm – Kids Graffiti Workshop & Live Music from the Lingenfelters
1:30pm – Live Music from Lane Sandstrom
2:30pm – Entertainment Inc. & Theatre Friends
3:00pm – Kids Graffiti Workshop & Kids Choreography with Sarah Johnson
3:30pm – Dance Performance 

Support The James Through the Silent Auction 

All proceeds from the silent auction go toward special upkeep and building needs at The James Memorial Art Center to help keep the facility beautiful. 

Art Fest is The James' largest fundraiser of the year, I’ll be doing some early Christmas shopping and hope to see you there.