Youngstown State University has announced the dates for the 28th annual Summer Festival of the Arts. The 2026 festival will take place Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, on the YSU campus.

In 2026, the festival will continue its tradition of showcasing regional artists, performers and cultural organizations. The juried event will again feature more than 80 visual artists, along with live music, dance performances, children’s activities and participation from local arts groups.

Originally launched in 1999, the Summer Festival of the Arts remains one of the Mahoning Valley’s cornerstone cultural events. The 2026 event will remain free and open to the public.

Details on artist applications, vendor registration and a full schedule of events will be released in the coming months. For more information, visit the festival’s webpage.