Youngstown State University will host the 28th annual Summer Festival of the Arts on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, on the YSU campus. The free, juried event will feature more than 80 visual artists, along with live music, dance performances, children’s activities and participation from local arts groups.

The festival, which launched in 1999, is one of the Mahoning Valley’s recurring cultural events. Details on artist applications, vendor registration and a full schedule are expected in the months ahead of the festival.

Source: https://ysu.edu/news/ysu-announces-dates-2026-summer-festival-arts