Upcoming events…
Deerfield Art Festival
The Deerfield Art Festival is filling Park Avenue with 100 original artists on May 31-June 1! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee and breakfast, then soak in the creativity of the fest! Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kids Art Zone. Break for lunch and enjoy a cold beer, lemonade and delicious snacks at the fest. Be sure to look for Kid’s Art Stop and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Many of Deerfield’s great restaurants, cafes and retail stores are open all weekend.
MAY 31, 2025 10AM-5PM
JUNE 1, 2025 10AM-5PM
Columbus Arts Festival
The Columbus Arts Festival returns in 2025 to the downtown riverfront. The Arts Festival kicks off summer with more than 250 professional juried visual artists, multiple performing art stages, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and scores of food vendors.
June 6, 7 & 8, 2025
Friday:
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday:
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday:
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Leeper Park Art Fair
The LEEPER PARK ART FAIR is sponsored by The St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society. The Fair takes place in Leeper Park, a shaded park by the St. Joseph River just north of downtown South Bend, Indiana. Consistently ranked in the top 100 of Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Best 200 Fine Art Fairs in the country, Leeper Park Art Fair features over 100 fine artists from across the USA.
June 14-15, 2025
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
The Magnificent Mile Art Festival
The Magnificent Mile™ Art Festival
The Magnificent Mile™ Art Festival showcases the original art of 60 juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums, highlighting jewelry, fashion, glass and functional art, as well as painting and photography. Located in the plaza and sidewalks of 875 North Michigan Avenue (previously known as the Hancock Building), this free festival is open to the public June 21 and June 22 from 10am-5pm. The event is ADA accessible and hosted by 875 North Michigan Avenue and The Magnificent Mile Association.
Michigan Avenue, also called “The Magnificent Mile” is Chicago’s world renowned upscale shopping area playing host to world class luxury stores, boutiques, and now a fine arts festival!
JUNE 21, 2025 10AM-5PM
JUNE 22, 2025 10AM-5PM
Millennium Art Festival
Get creative with 110 artists on your perfect summer day in the city with art, food, and fun! With the fest just steps from Millennium Park, start your day at your favorite downtown breakfast spot, then enjoy thousands of paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and more! Take a break with a cold beer or piña colada, and choose from a mix of food trucks and festival snacks. Enjoy the live music stage, face painting and be sure to look for Kid Friendly Art Tent and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Art amongst the skyscrapers is a must see!
JUNE 28, 2025 10AM-5PM
JUNE 29, 2025 10AM-5PM
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
Head to Lake Bluff Park on the second weekend of July for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center! 2025 dates are Saturday, July 12 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 13 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Wilmette Art Fair
A perfect summer day awaits at the Wilmette Art Fair! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite downtown Wilmette spot, then enjoy thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, and more on Wilmette and Central Avenues! Become living art with face painting, and make your masterpiece with a live painting classes. Take a break with a cold beer or sangria and enjoy the live music stage. Be sure to look for Kid Friendly Art Tent and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. There’s something for everyone from traditional to modern tastes! We’ll see you soon at the Wilmette Art Fair!
AUGUST 2, 2025 10AM-5PM
AUGUST 3, 2025 10AM-5PM
Printers Row Art Fest
Get artsy at this bold and beloved community festival! Start your friends or family day fueling up with breakfast in the neighborhood, then get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from 95 truly unique artists. Be sure to get creative in the Kids Art Zone for art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer or sangria, tasty treats and live music. Look for Kids Friendly Art Tent & Live Art Demo stations to interact with our artists! Most local spots are open during the fest. See you soon at Printer’s Row Art Fest!
AUGUST 9, 2025 10AM-5PM
AUGUST 10, 2025 10AM-5PM
Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 16-17. Join fellow art lovers in browsing thousands of original pieces from an impressive 150 juried artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, photography and so much more.
Port Clinton Art Festival
See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from over 200 of the best artists in the country. Have kids? Get creative at the Kids Art Zone with art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer, specialty coffee, tasty treats and live music. Look for Kid Friendly Art Tent & Live Art Demo stations and interact with our artists! Celebrate 41 years of art at Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park.
AUGUST 23, 2025 10AM-5PM
AUGUST 24, 2025 10AM-5PM
Third Ward Art Festival
Spend Labor Day weekend at the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic Third Ward Association, will showcase the work of nearly 200 juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, and more! In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats, and can even take part in “Start to Paint” on site painting classes! Fun for the entire family, the festival features an interactive kid’s art tent and face painting, as well as Kid Friendly Art Tent, where artists invite children to stop at their booth to learn more about the art-making process. Live music on two stages, great food and drink options from neighboring restaurants, and festival food vendors add to the fun vibe!
AUGUST 30, 2025 10AM-5PM
AUGUST 31, 2025 10AM-5PM
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Explore a world of creativity and inspiration in Scottsdale, AZ, with 124 artist studios in a 44,000 sq ft tent, offering a chance to connect with talented creators.
Arizona Fine Art Expo is open
January 10 - March 23, 2025
from 10am - 6pm daily.
Third Ward Art Festival
Spend Labor Day weekend at the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic Third Ward Association, will showcase the work of 150 juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, and more! In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats, and can even take part in “Start to Paint” on site painting classes! Fun for the entire family, the festival features an interactive kid’s art tent and face painting, as well as Kid Friendly Art Tent, where artists invite children to stop at their booth to learn more about the art-making process. Live music on two stages, great food and drink options from neighboring restaurants, and festival food vendors add to the fun vibe!
Plan your day at Third Ward Art Festival!
artAdmire the creativity of 150 diverse artists
🤑Enjoy free entry and easy, close parking
beerTreat yourself to a cold beer or sangria, live music and tasty snacks from a variety of vendors
circus_tentStop in the Kid Zone for art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
heart_eyesBecome living art in the Face Painting tent, and at the Henna Art tent
🖌Take a live painting class at the fest!
🏛Brought to you by the Historic Third Ward Association
Port Clinton Art Festival
See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from 260 of the best artists in the country. Have kids? Get creative at the Kids Art Zone with art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer, specialty coffee, tasty treats and live music. Look for Kid Friendly Art Tent & Live Art Demo stations and interact with our artists! Celebrate 41 years of art at Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park.
Plan your day at the Port Clinton Art Festival!
art See the works of 260 “best of the best” artists at this historically ranked national top festival
🤑 Enjoy free entry and easy, close parking
beer Treat yourself to a cold beer, coffees, and tasty BBQ, Mexican, Italian ice and more
circus_tent Stop in the Kids Art Zone for art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
heart_eyes Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
🖌 Take a live painting class at the fest!
metro Steps from the Highland Park Metra station
wheelchair Get your steps in! This festival is accessible and easy to walk!
Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 16-18. Join fellow art lovers in browsing thousands of original pieces from an impressive 150 juried artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, photography and so much more. Take a break at the extensive tasty foods area, try a painting class, or visit the Kids Art Zone with the little artist in your life.
art Admire the creativity of 150 original artists
🤑 Enjoy free entry and nearby parking
beer Treat yourself at The Big Fork, a huge variety of refreshments, adult beverages, and foods from an eclectic collection of food trucks and local favorites as well as live music
circus_tent Stop in the Kids Art Zone for art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
heart_eyes Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
🖌 Take a live painting class at the fest!
camera Start clicking at our multiple selfie stations
metro Davis St. Metra and CTA stations just steps away
wheelchair Get your steps in! This festival is accessible and easy to walk!
Art In The Park - Plymouth, MI
A signature Michigan event Art In The Park, now in its 44th year will welcome over 400 artists from around the U.S. offering paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, folk art & much more. Art In The Park has grown to be the second largest art fair in Michigan. Held every year in July, this 3-day event assembles artists who display their work to nearly 300,000 shoppers! Entertainment and cuisine will complement the art exhibitors, creating a sensory filled weekend experience. Be a part of the tradition… join us at Michigan’s 2nd largest art fair for a weekend long celebration of art, food and fun!
This art, music, and food extravaganza is consistently ranking nationally as one of the top art fairs in the country by several national art publications including Sunshine Artist magazine as well as being voted as a must do in the Metro Detroit area!
Voted “Best Local Event” by the Detroit Free Press
Voted “The Best of Detroit” by HOUR Detroit Magazine!
Named one of the “Gems of the Great Lakes” by AAA Magazine
Ranked #18 by Sunshine Artist Magazine 200 Best in 2022
Ranked #41 by Sunshine Artist Magazine 200 Best Shows in America of 2010-2020
GENERAL INFORMATION
July 12, 13 & 14, 2024
Event hours:
Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm