Press Release

Under the canopy of the coastal redwoods, the 62^nd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair will take place Labor Day weekend from August 30^th through September 1^st, 2025. With 20 new artists this year and a total of 130 artists, this juried fair has earned a reputation as one of the premier art events on the West Coast.

“It’s a privilege to watch artists, fairgoers, and volunteers come together to create such a vibrant community in the redwoods,” said Bev Abbott, Executive Director. “Each artist brings not only their work but also their passion, making the fair a place where connections are built year after year.”

The Kings Mountain Art Fair is unique in its commitment to supporting both its local community and the environment, with a goal of becoming a “zero waste” event. The Kings Mountain Art Fair stands out for its beautiful natural setting and for being 100% volunteer run – 400 community volunteers participate every year to plan and host the fair. Launched in 1963 as a fundraiser to build a firehouse in the secluded Kings Mountain community, the fair continues to provide vital funding to the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade. The KMVFB responds to over 300 calls annually, providing critical support to the community and its many visitors who come to enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking and the scenery of the redwood forest. The fair also supports Kings Mountain Elementary, a local school in the Cabrillo Unified School District serving approximately sixty children.

Fairgoers can enjoy original art by independent artists as well as excellent food options for breakfast and lunch – including Grandma Jenny’s famous giant cookies, hot and cold beverages (including beer and wine), and children’s games and crafts. 

Admission is free. Due to the fragile nature of much of the artwork at the fair, pets are not permitted. Visitors hike, bike, and drive to the fair. Bicycle racks are available on site, and a shuttle service operates for drivers parking along Skyline Boulevard. The site of the fair is located at 2,050 feet elevation in a coastal redwood forest and temperatures can vary throughout the day—dressing in layers is recommended. Artist’s work can be previewed and shopped online before, during and after the fair at kingsmountainartfair.org.