Central U.S. Art Fairs

Welcome to the Central U.S. Art Fairs page, listing art fairs from Indiana to Missouri--a pretty broad swath, for sure, but some wonderful events in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Omaha, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Louisville, Kansas City and many more.
 

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February 22 & 23
Indianapolis, IN

    Indiana Art Fair
     Indiana State Museum
    Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

A showcase of works by artists living and working in the Hoosier State. Media represented include jewelry, fiber, glass, paint, wood, and others.

 

                                                APRIL

April 5 & 6
St. Louis, MO

    Cool Art & Hot Jazz at Queeny Park
    120 Exhibitors

April 18-20
St. Paul, MN

    St. Paul River Centre
    The American Craft Show
    240 Exhibitors
A fine event presented by the American Craft Council


                                                MAY

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Kansas City, MO

    Brookside Art Annual
    63rd & Brookside
    190 Exhibitors

May 9-11
St. Louis, MO

    Art Fair at Laumeier
    Laumeier Sculpture Park
    170 Exhibitors

May 11
Marshfield, WI

    Marshfield Art Fair
    100 Exhibitors

May 16-18 - rated #1 Art Fair in the U.S.!!
Belleville, IL

    7th Annual Art on the Square    
    downtown on the Square        
    Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, 10:30 am to 6 pm: Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
    100 Exhibitors

May 17
Marion, IA
(Cedar Rapids area)

    Marion Arts Festival
    100 Exhibitors

May 17 & 18At_abe
Indianapolis, IN

    Broad Ripple Art Fair
    Indianapolis Art Center
    225 Exhibitors

May 17 & 18
Springfield, IL

    46th Annual Old Capitol Art Fair    
    around the Old Capitol Building, downtown    
    165 Exhibitors    
    Sat., 10 am to 5 pm; Sun., 10 am to 4 pm

Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography and many more media. This art fair reigns as one of the most popular, juried art fairs in the country. Originally developed to contribute to the community's cultural, social, and economic growth, the Fair has become an acknowledged success and a model for fairs in other cities.

May 24
Lafayette, IN

    Round the Fountain Art Fair
    Courthouse Square
    100 Exhibitors
An amazingly fine art fair well supported by the community

May 30-June 1
Prairie Village, KS

    Prairie Village Art Fair
    90 Exhibitors

May 31 & June 1
Omaha, NE

    Countryside Village Art Fair
    140 Exhibitors


                                                JUNE

Potsst June 6-8
St. Louis, MO

    Central West End Art Fair and Taste
    Join over 60,000 people enjoying over 100 artists and 40 restaurants, in the historic CWE neighborhood. View and purchase art, stroll among the many galleries, antique shops and boutiques, and sample food from the many delicious restaurants.

For more info: www.TheCWE.com

June 7 & 8
Racine, WI

    Monument Square Art Fair on the Lake
    Racine Civic Centre Festival Park
    Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
    120 Exhibitors

June 7 & 8
Junction City, IL

    Junction City Art Fair    
    Junction City Shopping Center    
    10 am to 4 pm    
    50 Exhibitors   

June 13-15
St. Louis, MO

    Festival of Arts at Westport Plaza
    100 Exhibitors

June 13-15        (sponsored listing)
Salina, KS

Smoky Hill River Festival

A nationally award winning Arts Festival sponsored by the Salina Arts & Humanities Commission. Exceptional quality year after year…a true arts Festival, a regional arts masterpiece! Its mission is “To celebrate the arts and this community through a festival accessible to anyone – physically, psychologically, and economically."

What you will find:    

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  • Four Rivers Craft Market Show, June 13-15 (50 Artists)    
  • The Fine Art/Fine Craft Show, June 14 & 15 (90 Artists)    
  • Commissioned large-scale art installations throughout the Festival grounds
  • Entertainment from the finest in the region, nation, and beyond. Every imaginable musical style, along with dazzling headline and roving performances ranging from the classical to the unconventional    
  • Four stages including a Children’s Stage and Storytellers Stage

    “The minute you enter the Festival grounds, you are infused with a spirit of art and community that makes me think we would live in a more peaceful and beautiful world if we dedicated more of our life to art in all its diversity.” – Mitch Berg, Santa Fe, NM

For more info: www.riverfestival.com

June 14
St. Germain, WI

    Walk in the Woods Art Fair
    downtown park near Chamber of Commerce
    10 am to 4 pm
    75 exhibitors
Art, wine tasting with chocolates and cheese, jazz band

FamilywredballoonsJune 14 & 15
Indianapolis, IN

    Talbot Street Art Fair
    on Talbot Street, downtown
    250 Exhibitors

June 14 & 15
Ft. Wayne, IN

    Covington Art Fair
    at the Covington Shopping Plaza
    75 Exhibitors

June 20-22
Milwaukee, WI

    Lakefront Festival of the Arts
    Milwaukee Art Museum grounds
    170 Exhibitors

June 20-22
St. Paul, MN

    Minnesota Craft Festival
    125 Exhibitors

June 21 & 22
South Bend, IN

    Leeper Park Art Festival
    200 Exhibitors

June 27-29
Des Moines, IA

    Des Moines Art Festival
    downtown
    160 Exhibitors

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Omaha, NE

    Omaha Summer Arts Festival
    135 Exhibitors

June 27-29
Quincy, IL

    Midsummer Arts Faire
    Washington Park in historic Quincy Business District
    Friday 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
    50 Exhibitors
For more info:  www.artsfaire.org


  

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July 13 & 14
Madison, WI

    Art Fair on the Square
    Around the State Capitol
    almost 500 Exhibitors

July 20
Kenosha, WI

    Art Fair in Library Park
    Sponsored by the Friends of the Kenosha Public Museums
    160 Exhibitors
For more info:  www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org

July 31-August 3
Nappanee, IN

    Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
    Amish Acres Historic Farm
    Thursday-Saturday 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
    350 exhibitors
For more info: www.amishacres.com

                                                AUGUST

August 1-3
Minneapolis, MN

    Uptown Art Fair
    in the Uptown neighborhood
    350+ Exhibitors

August 2 & 3
Porter, IN

    Chesterton Art Fair
    Waverly Rd. & US Highway 20
    100 Exhibitors

August 2 & 3
Minneapolis, MN

    Powderhorn Art Fair
    180 Exhibitors

August 9 & 10
Milwaukee, WI

    Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
    135 Exhibitors

August 16 & 17
Oconomowoc, WI

    Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
    135 Exhibitors

August 16 & 17
Michigan City, IN

    Lakefront Festival of the Arts
    Lubeznik Art Center
    100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.lubeznikcenter.org

August 22 & 23
Green Bay, WI

    Art Street
    200 Exhibitors

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Sioux City, IA

    Art Splash
    downtown
    100 Exhibitors

August 30 & 31
Bloomington, IN

    Fourth Street Festival of Arts & Crafts
    downtown streets
    100+ Exhibitors


                                                SEPTEMBER

September 5-7
Clayton, MO

    Saint Louis Art Fair
    170 Exhibitors

September 6 & 7
Wausau, WI

    Wausau Festival of Arts
    115 Exhibitors

September 7
Milwaukee, WI

    Mount Mary Starving Artist Show
    225 Exhibitors

September 13 & 14
Olathe, KS
    Hidden Glen Arts Festival
    next to Shadow Lake in the community of Cedar Creek

September 19-21Abstracts
Kansas City, MO

    Plaza Art Fair
    Plaza Shopping Center
    230 Exhibitors

September 20 & 21
Elkhart, IN

    Showcase of Art
    Downtown Elkhart

September 27 & 28
Peoria, IL

    46th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair    
    Peoria Riverfront    
    150 Exhibitors    
    Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
The Art Guild bills this event as "Art Party" for anyone interested in quality art, fine music and exceptional art activities for the kids.


September 27 & 28
Duluth, MN

    26th Annual Fall Festival
    downtown Duluth
    350 arts & crafts exhibitors

                                                        OCTOBER

October 3-5
Louisville, KY

    St. James Court Art Show
    in the Historic St. James Court neighborhood
This is a big sprawling art fair that extends over many blocks featuring well over 500 exhibitors. Expect the worst of art and also the best. It is a great place to spend a fall day.

October 4 & 5
St. Louis, MO

    Historic Shaw Art Fair
    130 Exhibitors

October 10 & 11
Branson, MO
    Branson Festival of Arts
    Hilton/Branson Convention Center
    100 Exhibitors
    Sponsored by the Branson Arts Council

For more info:  www.bransonartscouncil.org

November 22 & 23
Indianapolis, IN

    Winterfair
    State Fairgrounds
    170 Exhibitors

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