Join us for one of the region’s most vibrant summer traditions — the Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University!

This two-day celebration features a diverse lineup of artists showcasing everything from painting and sculpture to jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities as YSU’s campus transforms into a colorful hub of creativity and community.

Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind piece, looking to enjoy a day outdoors with loved ones, or simply exploring what makes Youngstown shine, the Summer Festival of the Arts is the perfect summer destination.

Schedule

July 12, 2025

SFA Main Stage

10:00 AM - Folk IndieBob

11:00 AM - Tundra Tuxedo

1:00 PM - The Gary Markasky Project

SFA Community Stage

10:00 AM - Fitch Concert Choir

11:00 AM - Millenial Theater

12:00 PM - Hopewell Theater

1:00 PM - Ballet Western Reserve

2:00 PM - Youngstown Playhouse Youth

3:00 PM - Youngstown Playhouse

4:00 PM - Youngstown Area Community Concert Band

Around the Festival

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Youngstown CityScape Chalk the Walk

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - YSU Campus Rec and Athletics Tent

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Skye’s the Limit Face Painting Tent

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - SMARTS Hands-On Children’s Art Tent

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Melnick Medical Museum

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - McDonough Museum of Art

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Maag Library Book Sale

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Butler Institute of American Art

11:00 AM - Steel Museum Guided Tour – Grit and Glow Exhibition

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (Steel Museum)

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Ward Beecher Planetarium

12:00 PM - McDonough Museum of Art Exhibit Tour

1:30 PM - Steel Museum Guided Tour – Grit and Glow Exhibition

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - YSU Humanities and Social Sciences Department

2:00 PM - McDonough Museum of Art Exhibit Tour