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The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art invite you to the Ontario Arts Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 AM – 5 PM in the Downtown Ontario Arts District. Now in its eighth year, the festival continues to grow and exemplify the City’s commitment to making Ontario the premier destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire.Shop from sixty artist booths offering a wide variety arts for sale such as painting, ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, photography, and much more.
Other attractions for festival visitors include:
Free entry to two museums, with exhibitions such as Día de los Muertos, Steve Thomas Photography Open, and Pieces of the Poet
Local food and beverage vendors
Live art demonstrations such as live clay wheeling throwing and clay relief carving known as “Sgraffito.” Participate in hands on activities such as machine sewing with the Inland Empire Modern Quilt Guild, Ebru paper marbling, Kumihimo bracelet weaving, floral arranging, and more
Activity booths hosted by local arts organizations
Enjoy live Latin jazz music by Homero Chavez y Una Noche
Watch an awards ceremony celebration where one exhibiting artist will be awarded the Artist of Distinction Award for setting the highest standard of artistry and booth design.
To learn more and view the list of participating artists, visit tinyurl.com/ontarioartsfestival or call (909) 395-2510.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Ontario International Airport
Whispering Lakes Golf Course
Ontario Community Foundation
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Museum of History & Art Ontario, 225 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762-3812, United States
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