100 Artists and Artisans are coming to Head Lake Park July 25, 26, 27
The 62nd Annual Haliburton Art and Craft Festival is a juried event organized by Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre. We curate an eclectic open air shopping experience where original Craft and Art are embraced and valued.
In 2025 we invite everyone to be part of our story - express yourself through art - embrace your creativity - make the choice to live artfully, each and every day!
DATES AND HOURS
Friday July 25 12 - 5
Saturday July 26 10 - 5
Sunday July 27 10 - 4
ADMISSION $5 - under 15 yrs FREE
good for unlimited entry all weekend. ADVANCE TICKETS available til July 20 at Rails End Gallery.
All proceeds help support year round programming at our community art gallery, a registered Canadian Charity # 118950641 Thank you!
Rails End Gallery with scultpure by George Pratt, The Owl and The Pussycat.
Plan your visit
By Car: GPS address is 23 York Street, Rails End Gallery, Haliburton K0M1S0
Pick up and Drop off Zone in front of Rails End Gallery - 23 York Street
Free Parking at Head Lake Park Lot, AJ LaRue Arena, Haliburton High School, Rotary Beach, Haliburton Library and local streets.
Limited accessible parking on site.
Amenities: Public Washrooms located in Head Lake Park Welcome Centre.
Local restaurants are within walking distance and offer varied menus including an ice cream stand, fast food, coffee shops and licensed establishments.
On park grounds we have: Into The Blue Wood Fired Pizza, Kettle Corn Canada and Beavertails.
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre in the landmark railway station is open for visitors and FREE with your admission. Summer Exhibition: Garrett Gilbart: Arts and Labour. Both Gallery and Shop are air conditioned and fully accessible. Enjoy your visit>
Unlimited Entry with your admission all weekend!
We encourage you to explore Haliburton Village and Head Lake Park beyond Highland Street. Everything is within walking distance of the Festival including an amazing adventure playground, dog park, beach, town dock, tennis and basketball courts, library and lakeside paths. Haliburton Sculpture Forest is a 30 min stroll and the Haliburton County Rail Trail is open for biking and walking at our doorstep.
A Festival Volunteer
Day 1
DAY 1
opens at noon closes at 5pm
Busking
Hank and Royce near the Fountain
Games Tent
Cribbage, puzzles, cards, backgammon and more.
DAY 2
opens at 10am closes at 5pm
Busking
Hank and Brenda
Alex Kocot
Royce Cox
Activity Tent
10 - 12 Harvey and friends painting en plein air
1 - 2:30 Performance Painting with artist duo Patsy (on canvas) and Ron Telpner (on ukulele)
3-4:45 Drum Circle with Bazza
Games Tent
Cribbage, puzzles, cards, backgammon and more.
Wet Felting Demo - Kathy Andrews
The Ukuladies
DAY 3
opens at 10am closes at 4pm
Buskers
Alex Kocot
Activity Tent
Community Weave
Artist Trading Cards for one and all! 11:30 - 3
Wet Felting Demo - Kathy Andrews
Games Tent
Cribbage, puzzles, cards, backgammon and more.
LET'S STAY IN TOUCH
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Media Enquiries:
705-457-2330
2025 PARTICIPANTS
Ceramics and Glass
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Blakely Ceramics
NEW
Fine Woodworking
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Atelier L'Eclisse
Deep Breath Woodworking
NEW
Home, Cottage and Garden
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Defying Description
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Fashion and Accessories
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Jewellery
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Visual Art and Sculpture
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David Kerr - Artist
Keefer Street Studio
Marleen Campbell by Design
Studio 234 - ALAN DHINGRA
The Wild Wood
Festival Sponsors 2025
Festival Suppliers and Community Partners 2024
RAILS END GALLERY FUNDERS 2025
