Arts in the Cove
A Festival by the Sea
Join us Friday, August 7th & Saturday, August 8th, 2026
The Biggest & Best Arts Festival on Prince of Wales Island
Our Annual Festival has been going strong for over 15 years! Arts in the Cove, A Festival by the Sea, is a 2 day event held on the second weekend of August in Coffman Cove, AK. We offer artisans from all over SE Alaska a venue to show their work and products. We also offer a fun filled day with a variety of food booths, entertainment, prizes, music and fireworks!
2026 Schedule of Events
Friday August 7th
Run the Rainforest
5k/10k Race
3:00 – 10:00 pm – Festival Open!
Saturday August 8th
Sodgrass Fling!
Disc Golf Tournament
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Festival Open!
Entertainment all day with evening bands!
Join us for a fun filled day of Poetry, Karaoke, Local Talent/Open Mic, Raffle Prizes & Fireworks!
Get your one of a kind gift from one of over 50 local artisans
Seafood Dip Contest!
Do your friends rave about your delicious seafood dip? Now’s your chance to prove that it’s the best in the Southeast!
We’re searching for the ultimate seafood dip! All we ask is that your creation features locally harvested seafood from our beaches and/or sea.
Be a judge! Judging will be done by the public! Its $5 to be a judge. All dips will be scored on taste and creativity. Judging will begin at 2:00 pm near the stage on Saturday
Not only will the winning dip earn bragging rights and a coveted trophy, but you will also receive a $100 cash prize!
Don’t miss your chance to share your culinary talents and be crowned the Seafood Dip Champion!
Get your Raffle Ticket & Win!
Raffle Ticket $5 each
You can purchase Raffle tickets at the Festival in the Raffle booth.
This year you can PICK YOUR PRIZE!
Put your ticket in the bucket of the prize you hope to win!
Need not be present to win
Arts in the Cove, A Festival by the Sea Permit #163006
Vendors
Vendor Space Still Available
View a map of the Festival here
Entertainment Wanted!
Apply to Play at our Event!
Dear Performers, Arts In The Cove invites you to apply to play at our annual festival, August 8th & 9th in scenic Coffman Cove, Alaska. We strive to have a variety of performers throughout the festival, and we want you to be a part of this exciting event!
We are looking for:
Open Mic Performers!
Bands! Poets! Talent Acts!
Dancers!
Come for the Food!
Join us for lunch or dinner!
Food booths range from fresh caught seafood, to BBQ Brisket, to Fry Bread! There’s something for everyone!
Contact us!
We are located at the Harbor View Ferry Terminal in Coffman Cove.
110 Stikine Way – Follow the Signs!
