Sparrow Plein Air Festival

Start: Friday, June 12, 2026 9:00AM
End: Sunday, June 14, 2026 5:00AM

Sparrow Plein Air Festival returns to Middlebury June 12-14 with three days of outdoor painting, artist demonstrations, workshops, and community programming throughout downtown. Artists of all ages and skill-level are invited to register and participate through a paid festival pass, while visitors are encouraged to stroll through town, watch artists painting in real time, and explore the Wet Paint Exhibit & Sale at Sparrow Art Supply. Presented in partnership with Better Middlebury Partnership, the festival begins Friday with artist check-in, workshops led by Jennifer Sampson and Annelein Beukenkamp, and a welcome gathering at 5:30 PM at The Blue Bar at Swift House Inn. On Saturday and Sunday, artists paint throughout town, joined by Plein Air Ambassador demonstrations at 10 AM and 1 PM each day. Artwork created during the weekend will be displayed and available for purchase during the Wet Paint Exhibit & Sale at Sparrow Art Supply through July 4 weekend. Artist registration is open through June 1. Festival activities take place throughout downtown Middlebury in outdoor public spaces including sidewalks, parks, and gardens. A festival site map with artist locations and event information will be available throughout the weekend.