2024 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival

The 21st annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will begin on April 25th - May 4th. "Plein Air" means "outdoors" and over 100 artists will converge on Augusta, Missouri, as well Defiance and New Melle, to paint the picturesque spring settings of this region. Daily registration during the Festival will be held at the Harmonie-Verein/American Legion as well as online. The public is invited to observe (FREE!) while the artists create art! Plus enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Augusta's wineries, shops and restaurants. Please check the website to get the most up-to-date information and check out the links on the website for more details about each day's activities.

Daily Events:

April 25th-May 4th | 8am-6pm | Daily Artist Registration
April 25th | 8am | Kick-off Registration
April 25th | 8:30am-3:30pm | Landscapes and Sky in Watercolor - Denny Dowdy
April 25th | 9am-10:30am | Framing How to Tricks of the Trade - Jamie Green
April 25th | 12pm-3pm | Sunflower Hill Farm Paint Out
April 25th | 5-7pm | Lake Creek Winery Paint Out
April 26th | 8am-12pm | Augusta's Heartland
April 26th | 8:30am-3:30pm | Dramatic Landscapes - Farley Lewis
April 26th | 2:30pm-6:30pm | The Orange of Balducci's
April 27th | 10am-12:30pm | Noboleis Winery Quick Paint
April 27th | 2pm-5:30pm | Augusta Shores Paint Out
April 28th | 9am-12pm | Lake Sherwood Paint Out
April 28th | 3pm-6pm | Washington Riverfront District Paint Out
April 29th | 7:30am-11am | Breakfast with Alpacas Paint Out
April 29th | 1pm-4pm | Premier Artist Paint Out at Mount Pleasant Estates
April 30th | 8:30am-11:30am | Historic Augusta Paint Out
April 30th | 8:30am-3:30pm | Creating Mood and Atmosphere - Tammie Dickerson
April 30th | 1:30pm-4:30pm | Sugar Creek Winery/Judgement Tree Paint Out
April 30th | 2pm-4:30pm | Sip n Paint at Sugar Creek Winery - Open to the public
May 1st | 9am-12:30pm | Wildflower Ridge Farms Paint Out
May 1st | 2pm-6:30pm | Defiance Scapes Paint Out
May 2nd | 8am-11am | Mystery Estate #1 - Meet at the Harmonie Verein
May 2nd | 8am-11am | Mystery Estate #2 - Meet at the Harmonie Verein
May 2nd | 1pm-5:30pm | New Melle Paint Out
May 3rd | 7:30am-5pm | Festival in Augusta - Artist's Choice & People's Choice & Theme Paint Judging
May 3rd | 5pm-8pm | Golden Ticket - VIP by Invitation Only - Preview Sale
May 4th | 11:30am-5pm | Augusta Plein Air Art Fair & Awards Ceremony

For More Information:

Augusta Missouri | 636-228-4005 | Website | Facebook

Augusta, Missouri overlooks the Missouri River and was founded in 1836 by a settler that came to St. Charles County with Daniel Boone. The historic town is known for its wineries, bed and breakfasts and restaurants. The Katy Trail State Park Bike Trail has a trail head located in the town. Several annual events are hosted in the quaint historic town.

Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information.