Join Us for River Clay!

October 21–22, 2023
Downtown Decatur, AL

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River Clay Fine Arts Festival

A juried fine arts festival in historic Downtown Decatur, Alabama

River Clay Fine Arts Festival

Experience the Arts in North Alabama’s beautiful River City!

Join us in historic Downtown Decatur for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival! Scheduled for October 21-22, 2023, the festival features artists from North Alabama, the Southeast region and across the country.

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River Clay Fine Arts Festival has something for art lovers of all ages and experiences. Join us for River Clay in October!

The River Clay Fine Arts Festival artist market features artists from all over the country selling their creations. Come spend a day in beautiful downtown Decatur shopping for art. In addition, patrons and festival goers will enjoy live music, children’s activities, student art exhibits, chalk art, food trucks and more!

Mark your calendar today. We look forward to welcoming you to Decatur and River Clay Fine Arts Festival!

2023 Festival Schedule

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 20

River Clay Rendezvous

An Arts Patron Preview Party*

5 pm – 9pm
$60/ticket – Includes weekend pass*

SATURDAY | OCTOBER 21

Artist Market

9 am – 5 pm
$5/weekend pass**

SUNDAY | OCTOBER 22

Artist Market

10 am – 4 pm
$5/weekend pass**

* Our River Clay Rendezvous Arts Patron Preview Party offers patrons the opportunity to visit with artists and purchase available artwork before the Festival opens to the public.

** Children 12 and under admitted to festival at no charge. Must be accompanied by an adult.

River Clay Rendezvous

But First… Let’s Party!

River Clay Fine Arts Festival kicks off on Friday, October 20, 2023 with River Clay Rendezvous – An Arts Patron Preview Party! River Clay’s opening night event offers patrons a festive night of food, drink and exclusive first dibs at the artist market.

Tickets are $60 each!
A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets include weekend admission to the festival.

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2023 River Clay Fine Arts Festival Sponsors

Presented by

River Clay Curators

The Sexton Family Charitable Foundation
Barney and Noel Lovelace
Noel King
Lynn Davis Ozier
Nick and Julia Roth
Terry and Janelle Welch
Pepsi
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