COUNTDOWN TO THE 58th ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL!
Welcome to the 2026 Rockport Art Festival
Founded in 1969, the Rockport Art Festival began as a celebration of creativity in Rockport, Texas—then an emerging art colony along the Texas Coast. Today, it has become a beloved summer tradition, bringing together more than 120 artists and over 10,000 collectors and visitors each year.
The festival plays an important role in supporting the mission of Rockport Center for the Arts. Proceeds help provide free youth art education programs, support local and regional artists, and sustain exhibitions, outreach, and community events throughout the year. Through these efforts, the festival helps ensure that the arts remain accessible, vibrant, and deeply connected to the community.
Festival Location
Rockport Festival Grounds
1500 E. Laurel
Festival Hours
Saturday, July 4 | 10am - 6pm
Sunday, July 5 | 10am - 5pm
Purchase Your 2026 Art Festival Tickets Now!
$10 each, grants entry either Saturday or Sunday. Must be surrendered at the gate.
Single-entry tickets can be picked up:
June 16 - July 3 @ Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin Street, Tues- Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM
July 4 & 5 @ the Rockport Art Festival North Gate
No tickets will be mailed.
$15 each, include exclusive early festival access starting at 9 AM. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
VIP Passes can be picked up:
June 16 - July 3 @ Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin Street, Tues- Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM
July 4 & 5 @ the Rockport Art Festival North Gate
No VIP passes will be mailed.
*Physical Tickets and VIP Passes Will Be Available for Pick Up June 2nd at the Art Center
Sponsors support the infrastructure of the Festival - from the fences, to the tents, to the A/C. Sponsors receive brand recognition and tickets to the gala and festival.
