The Sugarloaf Homecoming Art Show will take place Oct. 10th and 11th 2026. We look forward to seeing you there! Applications will be available to members on May 20th 2026 on our website. Applications are due by June 30th, and applicants will be notified by July 17th. If space allows, we will open applications to non-members later in the summer. Members are the first invited to apply, join UpCountry Artists today to be the first to hear about the 2026 show!

FAQs

  • Our popular, annual, juried two-day Sugarloaf Art Show is held at Sugarloaf Mountain during Skiers Homecoming in Carrabassett Valley during peak foliage. You must be a member of UCA in order to participate in our Sugarloaf Art Show.

    The show is held at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley during peak foliage and skiers homecoming. It is heavily marketed, and our goal is to grow it into a major showcase for rural and western Maine. artists.

    Current UCA members are invited to apply for the show first. Show applications and the jurying process open in June prior to each year's October show.

  • Hosted at the Main Lodge located at Base Lodge, 5012 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

    The 2026 show will take place October 11th and 12th.

  • Anyone!

    Members are given preference in the jurying process.

    If you have any questions, reach out to Karen Campbell at kcskreativity@gmail.com

  • Vendors will have a variety of different payment methods ranging from Apple Pay, Square Pay, credit/debit cards, to cash. We recommend bringing cards and cash just to be on the safe side.

    Sugarloaf has ATMs if needed.

  • Free!

What You Need to Know Vendors/Applicants

2026

Timeline and Show Info

Every artists is juried in every year. This keeps the show fresh.

May 20th - Application is available to members

June 30th - Applications due

July 17th - Jury notifications will be emailed to artists

July 18th - If space allows, the application will be available to non-members

October 9th - Vendor set up from 2-6pm

October 10th - Vendor set up from 7-9am. Show runs from 9am - 5pm.

October 11th - We hold our annual UpCountry Artists Member meeting at 8am in the King Pine Room. Show runs from 9am - 4pm. Vendor load out 4pm - 6pm.

Costs

  • UpCountry Artists membership fee, $25 individual or $35 family. Dues for the coming year must accompany your show application.

  • $100 booth fee will be charged upon acceptance into the show.

  • 5% of sales will be changed at the close of show on Sunday, Oct. 11 2026. These proceeds go directly to the UpCountry Artists Scholarship Fund.

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