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Cottonwood Art Festival: An October 3–4 Show Guide
Preview Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for October 3–4, 2026 in Richardson, Texas. See what sets the event apart and plan your visit with official details.
Cottonwood Art FestivalCottonwood Art Festival gives art-show visitors a timely reason to explore Richardson, Texas during October 3–4, 2026. Cottonwood is a long-running municipal festival built around a juried artist field in Cottonwood Park.
At a glance
- Dates: October 3–4, 2026
- Location: Richardson, Texas
- What to expect: Original art, direct conversations with makers and an event experience shaped by its setting.
See the official festival site for current hours, admission, parking and access information before you go.
Why this show stands out
Published hours are 10 a. m. –7 p. m. Saturday and 10 a. m. –5 p. m. Sunday, giving collectors more time than many two-day shows. The park layout and long Saturday schedule make pacing important. Save favorite booths as you go and return before the late-afternoon crowd or light changes.
The setting in Richardson, Texas is part of the experience, not just an address. Notice how the venue changes the way work is displayed, how people move between artists and how much time a visitor can comfortably give each stop.
How to plan your visit
When and where: October 3–4; Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson. Use the official festival site for maps and parking. Start with the official map and note the entrance or parking area before leaving home.
If the show is busy, photograph booth numbers rather than artworks unless the artist gives permission. Make a complete first pass before buying when the layout allows; it gives you useful context and makes the return to a favorite booth more deliberate.
Meet the artists, not just the objects
Ask what changed between the artist’s first idea and the finished piece; the answer often reveals decisions that are easy to miss at a glance. Keep questions specific and let the maker set the pace if other visitors are waiting.
Before you go
Event schedules, venues, admission policies and weather procedures can change. Recheck the official source shortly before traveling, and use Art Show Magazine’s Upcoming Shows calendar to plan other stops. First-time visitors can also review our guide to planning an art-show visit.
This is an advance guide based on organizer information available September 28, 2026; it is not a review of the finished show. The featured header is an original conceptual editorial image and does not document the event.