Capture the Spirit of the Farm!

We are thrilled to invite you to showcase and sell your work at the Picket Fence Art Show, held against the beautiful backdrop of Howell Living History Farm.

On August 29, 2026, the Farm will come alive with the sounds of our annual Fiddle Contest. This well-loved event draws a large, enthusiastic crowd of visitors who appreciate history, heritage, and the rustic charm of farm life. It’s a perfect time and place to connect with an audience that loves the very subjects you paint.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: August 29, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Artists can set up their easels and displays starting at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be waiting for you at the check-in table in the Farm’s visitor center. Set-up must be completed before the Farm opens to the public at 10:00 a.m., after which all vehicles must be parked in the visitor center lot.

Event Location: Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Exhibit Locations: Dozens of shady, easily accessed locations are available throughout the Farm and along its iconic fencelines. The Farm staff will help you find the right spot and can assist with transportation if needed.

Theme: We are looking for art that celebrates farm life, rural landscapes, and agricultural beauty.

Entrance Fee: FREE! There is no cost to display your work.

Contribution: To support the ongoing preservation efforts at the Farm, we kindly request a 20% donation to the Friends of Howell Farm on all art sales made during the show. The Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that helps the Merer County Park Commission with the restorations, public programs and community outreach that makes Howell Farm scuch a treasured part of our community.