Welcome to the free Chicago Art Fair Calendar, offering info on the top juried Art Festivals and Craft Shows in Chicago and Chicagoland for all seasons in Naperville, Oak Park, Wilmette, Evanston, Downers Grove, Skokie, Highland Park, Oak Brook, Batavia, Geneva, Northbrook, LaGrange, and more!
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2012
FEBRUARY
February 7-19*
Evanston
Pop Up Art Show
1627 Chicago Ave. (across from Whole Foods)
10 am to 6 pm
Presented by the Joy Horwich Gallery+2
30 exhibitors
... And in nearby Michigan, and well worth the drive for great deals and lots of fun...16th Annual Garage Sale Art Fair
February 25*
Kalamazoo, MI
Garage Sale Art Fair
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds,
2900 Lake Street
Saturday, 9:30 to 4:00
Admission: $2.00
110 exhibitors
You know you love art fairs, but did you know that artists, just like stores, sometimes have leftover inventory and/or 'seconds'? This amazing event at the fairgrounds really brings out the bargain hunters. Get there early to get the best deals in painting, photography, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, glass and more.
For more info and maps: www.GarageSaleArtFair.com
MARCH
March 3 & 4*
Palatine
40th Annual Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts & Crafts
Samuel A. Kirk School, 510 Plum Grove Rd.
Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm
95 Exhibitors
April 11 & 12*
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Spring Fair
CROYA Student Union @ Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Rd
Wednesday, 10 am to 5 pm; Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm
30 Artists
Chicago
NEXT ART CHICAGO - the merger of two art fairs, Art Chicago and NEXT, The Invitational Exhibition of Emerging Art
The Merchandise Mart, 350 W. Mart Center
Friday & Saturday, 11 am - 7 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm
Features 100 Galleries and about 20 solo Artists
April 27-29*
Villa Park
Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
The Odeum
Friday, 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission: $8.00 Adults, $7.00 Seniors; Children under 10 are free; plenty of parking.
April 28 & 29*
Deerfield
Art 2012
North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
65+ Artists
The Deerfield Unitarian Church presents its' 43rd Annual Art Show. Expect to see the work of about 65 artists who exhibit their work in the contemporary architecture of the church complex.
MAY
May 5 & 6*
Elmhurst
Art in the Park
Elmhurst Art Museum
Wilder Park,
175 Prospect
10 am to 5 pm
110 artists
May 12*
Park Ridge
22nd Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure
On the grounds of Hodges Park, 101 South Courtland, Prospect & Vine (near City Hall)
9 am to 5 pm
May 19 & 20*
Oak Park
Art in the Park
Historic Mills Park, 217 S. Home Ave. at Pleasant Street,
in the downtown Frank Lloyd Wright district
10 am to 5 pm
Free admission & parking
80 juried exhibitors
For more info: www.westsuburbanartistsguild.org
May 19 & 20*
Riverside
Riverside Arts Weekend
in the Central Business District
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
80 exhibitors
May 26 & 27*
Barrington
Barrington Art Festival
downtown Barrington
Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
140 artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
May 26 & 27*
St. Charles Downtown
St. Charles Fine Art Show
Riverside Avenue between Route 64/Main Street & Illinois Avenue
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
Held in the picturesque downtown St. Charles on the banks of the Fox River, this show gets better every year. Free admission and parking in nearby city lots.
PLEASE CHECK BACK AGAIN FOR EXACT DATES
May 26 & 27*
Schaumburg
25th Annual Prairie Arts Festival
Robert Archer Center, 101 Schaumburg Court
10 am to 5 pm
155 Exhibitors
JUNE
June is the absolute best month of the year to attend art festivals in Illinois. Do not miss these fine events.
June 16 & 17*
Evanston
Main Street Station Shopping District, Downtown Evanston
(sponsored listing)
The Chicago Sun-Times calles it a chompin', stompin' and shoppin' event--a sure sign that summer has arrived in Chicago.
For more info: www.custerfair.com
See the details below on June 16.
June 1-3*
Chicago
Eastside Millennium Art Festival
Michigan Avenue on Lake Street, just north of the Millennium Park
Friday & Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
130 artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
June 2 & 3*
Deerfield
Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts
Deerfield Road and Park Avenue, adjacent to Jewett Park
10 am to 5 pm
125 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield and the Deerfield Fine Art Commission
For more info: www.dwevents.org
June 4 & 5
Des Plaines, IL
58th Invitational Art Fair
Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street
11 am to 5 pm
25 Exhibitors
June 2 & 3*
Chicago
65th Annual 57th Street Art Fair
on 57th Street in the Hyde Park neighborhood vicinity of William H Ray Elementary School, 5631 S Kimbark
Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission is free.
250+ Exhibitors
This show is the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, inspiring many imitators. One of the reasons this event maintains such a strong group of artists is that most of the artists are re-invited to return each year, and return they do. You will find the newest of beginners here but mostly some of Chicagoland's best artists who return year after year to a loyal clientele.
June 11 & 12
Chicago
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle
Saturday & Sunday
10 am to 6 pm
$7 admission
On street parking
260 Exhibitors
Chicago's best art fair. It draws artists from throughout the country. If you've never attended it now is the time! This is a very select group of artists who covet their spaces and are thrilled to be with you in Chicago.
For more info: www.oldtownartfair.com
"Rose with Eggshell", oil painting by Ning Lee
June 9 & 10*
Chicago
Wells Street Art Festival
On N. Wells Street, between North
Ave. and Division
10 am to 10 pm
250+ Artists
June 9 & 10*
Hinsdale
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
Burlington Park, 30 East Chicago Avenue
10 am to 5 pm
150 Artists
June 10*
Rockford
Art on the Lawn
Rockford College, 5050 E. State St.
10 am to 5 pm
Approximately 75-100 exhibitors
Admission $3, children 12 and under free. Free parking
Fine art and high end fine craft
June 11 & 12
Bolingbrook
The Artwalk at The Promenade
10 am to 6 pm
100+ artists
June 11 & 12
Wilmette
Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road
Sponsored by the North Shore Art League
80+ Exhibitors
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, the juried Plaza fair will accommodate up to 80 exhibiting artists.
For more info: www.northshoreartleague.org
June 16 & 17*
Wheaton
Cantigny Art Festival - art in bloom
Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
80+ Artists
For more info: www.emevents.com
June 16 & 17*
Evanston
38th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Main Street Station Shopping District,
Downtown Evanston
Presented by the Evanston Festival Theatre
10 am to 9 pm
375 artists
A sure sign that summer has arrived is this bustling, energy filled event presenting cool art, fine food and jazzy music. From the historic Main St. and Chicago Avenue store buildings to the tree-lined Washington St. residential area you will enjoy a weekend that reminds you of why you live in this city.
Not only will you meet artists from across the country who have come to share their creative work with you, with something new in every booth, but also the business people get in the act with their own Sidewalk Sale.
An event put on by a theatre group is definitely ready to entertain you. Here's the rest:
- Chicago jazz legends
- two stages filled with an eclectic group of performers
- Eden Park has fun-filled activities for the kids (e.g., clowns, jugglers!)
- thirty food vendors with an international menu
Visit their website for maps, transportation info and more details:www.custerfair.com
June 22-24* - new date
Grayslake
6th Annual Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
Lake County Fair Grounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd
Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
June 23 & 24*
Arlington Heights
Promenade of Art - Arlington Heights
Vail & Campbell Sts.
10 am to 5 pm
150 Exhibitors
For more info: amdurproductions.com
June 23 & 24*
Highland Park
The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft - new Amdur event
downtown Highland Park
Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
130 Exhibitors
Free admission. On street parking.
This fine craft event is tightly juried, only the best of artists will be here. Held in an affluent community, everything is lovely, and the exhibitors show up with their best contemporary crafts.
For more info: amdurproductions.com
June 23 & 24*
Evanston
Fountain Square Art Festival
Church and Sherman Avenue in Downtown Evanston
10 am to 6 pm
225 Artists
June 30-July 1* - new date
Bartlett
10th Annual Festival of the Arts
Bartlett Park, North Ave. & Eastern St.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Free Admission
65 Exhibitors
Juried fine art festival will return to the beautiful shaded Bartlett Park
For more info: www.artsinbartlett.org
June 30 & July 1* - new date, longer hours
Chicago
55th Annual Gold Coast Art Fair
in Chicago's famous Grant Park
Monroe & Lake Shore Dr.
10 am to 6 pm
350 Exhibitors
This is one of the best-attended and oldest art fairs in Chicago, truly an important summer rite. You will find lots of interesting work here and have a great time.
For more info: amdurproductions.com
JULY
July 6-8*
Glencoe
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe
10 am to 5 pm
80 Artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
July 6-8*
Chicago
21st Annual Chicago Tribune North
Michigan Avenue Art Festival - new name
Downtown Chicago - Pioneer Court,
435 N Michigan Ave
In front of the Chicago Tribune Tower
Friday & Saturday,10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
200 Artists
For more info: www.artfestival.com/
July 14 & 15*
Skokie
Skokie Art Guild's 51st Annual Art Fair
Held on the Village green, a beautiful parkway on Oakton, next to the Skokie Library
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
75 Exhibitors
Original fine art; free parking; music
For more info: www.skokieartguild.org
July 14 & 15* - new date
Naperville
Naperville Woman's Club 53rd Annual Art Fair
across from the Riverwalk, on Water and Webster Streets
10 am to 5 pm
100 Artists
July 14 & 15*
Northbrook
Art in the Park - A Fine Arts Festival
Village Green Park, Shermer Road and Meadow Road
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
80 Exhibitors
This is the 10th year of a fine art festival in Northbrook. This festival replaces Arts in Northbrook. The new location, in the beautiful Village Green Park, brings the festival to a downtown location that historically has been THE meeting place for the village.
Please note dogs are not allowed at this event.
For more info: www.emevents.com
July 9 & 10
Oak Brook
48th Annual Oakbrook Center Fine Craft Exhibition
Throughout the mall at Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Lots of parking and free admission
110 Exhibitors
Oakbrook Center has been voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers, and the craft exhibited at this event is as wonderful as what you find in the fine stores.
For more info: www.oakbrookcenter.com/
July 16 & 17
Evanston
26th Annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
Dawes Park,
1700 Sheridan Road and Church
Noon to 7 pm
125 exhibitors
July 21 & 22*
Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival
Town Center, Lake Cook Rd. and McHenry 10 am to 5 pm
160 artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
July 16 & 17
Wilmette
18th Annual Edens Art Fair
Edens Plaza - Lake, Skokie & Edens Expwy.
10 am to 5 pm
July 27 & 29*
Skokie
North Shore Festival of Art
Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd.
10 am to 5 pm
140 exhibitors
For more info: amdurproductions.com
July 28 & 29*
Geneva
11th Annual Geneva Fine Arts Fair
Downtown Geneva, 8 S. Third Street
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
175 Exhibitors
Street parking. Free admission
This event takes place on the streets of Geneva, a nice small town in western Chicagoland. Quality of work exhibited is very high, containing a good balance of fine art and contemporary craft.
For more info: www.emevents.com
July 30 & 31Glenview
58th Annual Glenview Outdoor Art Fair Lyons School,
Waukegan and Lake Ave.
July 30-31
Elgin
Art and Soul on the Fox
DuPage Court and South Grove Avenue, just north of Festival Park
Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
80 Artists
AUGUST
August 4 & 5*
Glencoe
Glencoe Festival of Art
blocks from Lake Michigan in Chicago's famous North Shore area
10 am to 5 pm
120 artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
August 6 & 7
Evanston
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road at Church
11 am to 6 pm
125 Exhibitors
August 4 & 5*
Batavia
Art in Your Eye - Fine Art Show
City of Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue
Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
80 Exhibitors
For more info: www.emevents.com
August 11 & 12*
Glenview
Art at the Glen Town Center
The Glen Town Center
10 am to 5 pm
175 exhibitors
For more info: amdurproductions.com
August 18 & 19*
Huntley
Huntley Artfest
Held downtown in the shadow of the historic First Congregational United Church of Christ built in 1852, 11628 East Main Street
Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.huntleyartfest.org
August 18 & 19*
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Art Festival
around the fountain in Lincolnshire's Village Green
10 am to 5 pm
120 Artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
August 19 & 20
Oak Park
37th Annual Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show
Scoville Park, Oak Park Ave & Lake St
Friday, 11 am to 7pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Long Grove
Long Grove Art Fest, Wine & Dine
downtown Long Grove
Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
90 artists
For more info: www.LongGroveArtFest.com
August 20 & 21
Michigan City, IN
Lakefront Festival of Art
Washington Park
Saturday; 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday; 10 am to 5 pm
110 Exhibitors
Off to the beach? Don't miss this art fair in the park on the beautiful shore line of Michigan City, presented by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
For more information: www.lubeznikcenter.org
August 19 & 20*
Oswego 
Oswego Art Fair
downtown, Main Street
Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
60 Artists
For more info: www.emevents.com
August 21
Arlington Heights
39th Annual A Walk in the Park
North School Park, Eastman St. & Arlington Heights Rd.
Sponsored by the Arlington Heights Art Guild
10 am to 5 pm
August 24-26*
Evanston
28th American Craft Exposition
Northwestern University's Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 N. Campus Drive
Thursday Preview Party: 6:30-9:30; tickets $100
Friday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
$15 for three day pass
150 Exhibitors
This fine event is one of the top in the country in terms of consistency of high quality gallery quality fine craft. There is a wide variety of contemporary work for the true collector.
For more info: www.americancraftexpo.org
August 27 & 28
Chicago
Bucktown Arts Fest
Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2300 N. Oakley Ave & 2300 W. Lyndale St.
11 am to 7 pm
200 Artists
August 25 & 26*
Highland Park
Port Clinton Art Festival
Along Central Avenue in downtown Highland Park
10 am to 6 pm
260 Exhibitors
A highly selective process brings these top artists to exhibit their artwork in Highland Park. Only original work may be presented. Parking: on the streets and parking lots nearby.
For more info: amdurproductions.com
SEPTEMBER
(sponsored listing)
Event of the Month:
Park Forest Art Fair
September 15-16*
Park Forest
57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
Downtown Park Forest
The second oldest juried art fair in the Chicagoland region, the fair features 100+ artists exhibiting in a range of media from painting, pastels and photography to glass, ceramics, jewelry and wood. Known as an “artist-friendly fair,” several of the artists have exhibited continuously for nearly four decades. This year, for the first time, three families representing two generations of art fair artists will be participating.
Details below at September 15 & 16*
September 1 & 2*
Chicago
Ravenswood Remix
held on Ravenswood Ave., one block north of Irving Park in Chicago
Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 10 pm
50+ Artists
The show is juried and will feature 50 plus artists who make their items from used, found or recycled materials. Remix, Rethink. Recycle.
September 3 & 4
Oak Brook
49th Annual Oakbrook Center Invitational Fine Art Exhibition
Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center
Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm
130 Exhibitors
Oakbrook Center has been voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers, and the fine art exhibited at this event is as wonderful as what you find in the fine stores. The best of the artists are re-invited year to year ensuring the quality of the exhibition.
For more info: www.oakbrookcenter.com/events/signature-events
September 4 & 5
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Fall Fair
Parking lots of Lake Forest Bank & Trust, just north of Market Square & around the corner from Deer Path Art League fair
Sunday & Monday, 10 am to 5 pm
50 exhibitors
To benefit Artisans for C.R.O.Y.A.
Live music, gourmet cookout & homemade ice cream, etc.
September 4 & 5
Lake Forest
57th Annual Art Fair on the Square
Sponsored by the Deer Path Art League
Historic Market Square and Western Avenue next to the train station
Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; Monday, 10 am to 5 pm
180 Exhibitors
Free admission, free parking
For more info: www.deerpathartleague.org
September 10 & 11
Mundelein
Mundelein Arts Festival
Kracklauer Park, 100 N, Seymour Avenue
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
50 Artists
For more info: www.mundeleinartsfestival.com/
sculpture by Sonny Dalton
Chicago
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Intersection of Broadway & Belmont
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
175 Exhibitors
For more info: www.emevents.com
Downers Grove
35th Annual Downtown Downers Grove Arts Festival
on Main Street in Downtown
10 am to 5 pm
125 Artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
September 10 & 11
Chicago
Renegade Craft Fair
Division St. between Damen & Paulina in Wicker Park
300 Exhibitors
An event full of DIY crafters, expect crafty people who were traditionally rejected by the fine art fairs. Sounds like fun!
September 10 & 11
Lincoln Park
14th Annual Lincoln Park Art Faire
Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West
11 am to 6 pm
100 Exhibitors
September 11 & 12
Wilmette
Wilmette Fine Arts Festival
in the Center of the Village
100 Exhibitors
Join in the autumn weekend activity in the spacious north end of the Metra train parking lot for art, music and a glorious time.
For more info: www.wilmetteartsguild.org
September 17
Park Ridge
21st Annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II
Hodges Park - 1 block south of intersection of Prospect,
Touhy & Northwest Highway, 101 South Courtland
9 am to 5 pm
September 15 & 16*
Highwood Park
Highwood Last Call Art Fair
in Downtown Highwood at the intersection of Sheridan Road
and Highwood
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
120 Exhibitors
For more info: amdurproductions.com
September 15 & 16*
LaGrange
West End Art Festival
at the historic Stone Avenue Train station along Burlington Ave.
between Brainard and Spring Avenues
Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
90 Exhibitors
For more info: www.emevents.com
September 17 & 18
Naperville
26th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
on the Riverwalk
10 am to 5 pm
140 Artists
140 carefully selected artists from across the country show up at this lovely place to show their fine art. A wonderful place to spend a fall day shopping for just the right piece of art.
September 15 & 16* - event of the month
Park Forest
57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
Downtown Park Forest
Presented by the Tall Grass Arts Assn.
10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
The second oldest juried art fair in the Chicagoland region, the fair features 100+ artists exhibiting in a range of media from painting, pastels and photography to glass, ceramics, jewelry and wood. Known as an “artist-friendly fair,” several of the artists have exhibited continuously for nearly four decades. This year, for the first time, three families representing two generations of art fair artists will be participating.
The Village of Park Forest will host a music fest on Saturday featuring four bands that perform jazz, pop and blues. The featured musical group on Sunday is Patchouli. The fair features many activities for young children including an art contest, mural painting, tie dying, library story and art activities and more.
For additional information see the Tall Grass Arts Association Facebook page, www.tallgrassarts.org, or call the gallery at (708) 748-3377.
September 24-25
Itasca
Fine Art & Wine Festival 2010
Downtown in Usher Park
Sponsored by the Village of Itasca
Friday Charity Night 4pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday Noon-5pm
100 Exhibitors (artists & wineries)
Cooking with wine demonstrations Friday night during our charity event. Artists’ demonstrations throughout the day on Saturday & Sunday. Fine art, fine wine and live music make a great combination.
September 24 & 25
Chicago
5th Annual Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
Outdoor Courtyard - University of Chicago Hyde Park Center
September 24 & 25
Barrington
Art in the Barn
One the grounds of the Good Shepherd Hospital, Hwy. 22
10 am to 5 pm
166 Exhibitors
September 30-October 2
Chicago
Pilsen East Artists Open House in the City
Event Information Booth, 1821 South Halsted Street
Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon to 7 pm
65+ Artists Studios, galleries, and residences surrounding S. Halsted
& 18th St.
Visitors can view artwork at its source and speak directly with the artists during the city's longest running Artist's Open House.
paintings by Oluf Nielsen of Seattle, WA
NOVEMBER
November 4-6
Chicago
18th Annual SOFA (Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art)
Navy Pier, downtown
A gallery-presented, international art exposition dedicated to bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine art. Works by emerging and established artists and designers are available for sale.
November 5
Naperville
Harvest of the Hands Art and Craft Fair
Community United Methodist Church, 20 N. Center
9 am to 3 pm
November 5 & 6
Barrington Park District
10th Annual Showcase of Arts & Treasures
Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.barringtonparkdistrict.org
November 9 & 10
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Winter Fair
CROYA Student Union at Lake Forest Recreation Center
Wednesday, 10 am to 5 pm; Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm
30 Artists
November 12
Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique
Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road
9 am - 4 pm
125 Exhibitors
Free parking, $3 admission; children's activities
November 12
Chicago
Chicago Yacht Club Foundation presents
Holiday Shopping Event
Chicago Yacht Club Belmont Station, 300 West Belmont
10 am to 6 pm
35 Exhibitors
Evanston
Cornucopia
The Woman's Club of Evanston
1702 Chicago Avenue
Friday, 4 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Snday, 12 noon to 4 pm
45 exhibitors
Expect exquisite jewelry, clothing, accessories, glass mosiacs and garden ornaments. Find the perfect hostess and teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or treat yourself to that one unique item you won't see anywhere else.
For more info: www.wcofe.org
DECEMBER
December 1-2*
Highland Park
The Inside Show
Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West
Friday, noon to 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
40 Artists
For more info: amdurproductions.com
December 6-9*
Chicago
One of a Kind Show & Sale® Chicago
The Merchandise Mart - 8th floor
Adults $10, Seniors & Students $7
500 of North America's best artists and craftspeople
Immerse yourself in the unique shopping experience of the 13th annual One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago. From one-on-one chats with 500 of North America's best artists and craftspeople to the discovery of thousands of matchless items, it's hard not to find something for everyone on your list this holiday season. So allow yourself a little time, perhaps a lot of time, to explore the distinctive items that can only be found at the One of a Kind Show.
For more info: www.oneofakindshowchicago.com/
December 2-4
Arlington
Lamb's Farm Holiday Lights Gifts and Craft Fair
Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W Euclid Ave.
Friday, 11 am-9 pm; Saturday, 9 am-7 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
600 vendors
December 3 & 4
Marengo & Union
Marengo & Union Holiday Housewalk
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Visit Christmas decorated period houses in historic Marengo and Union townships and view arts and crafts available for purchase at these locations.
December 3-6
Grayslake
21st Annual Holiday Art Sale
College of Lake County
Library/Gallery Atrium
Sat. 9 am-4:30 pm; Sun. 1 pm-5 pm; Mon., 9 am-9 pm; Tues., 9 am-6 pm
Free admission and parking
40 exhibitors
December 10
Palatine
Fremd Holiday Boutique
Fremd High School
1000 S. Quentin Road
9 am to 4 pm
Free admission
250 Exhibitors
Chicago
Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Holstein Park Fieldhouse,
2200 N. Oakley Avenue
Noon to 5 pm each day
100 Exhibitors
This show is an opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and original works of art.
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I don't see a listing for the Pilsen East Artist's Open House!
The longest running Artists' Open House in the City, the Pilsen East Artist's Open House allows visitors to not only see the more than 30 galleries of the Chicago Arts District, but also the residences and studios of some of the hundreds of artists who live and work in the area. Visitors can view artwork at its source and speak directly with the artists! Award winning courtyard gardens house not only beautiful flowers, but also performances by the EP Theater and many other groups. This is a free, family friendly event.
Located in the area surrounding S Halsted and 18th Streets, the # 8 bus will get you right into the heart of the neighborhood. Or take the "L" to the Blue Line in UIC or the CTA stop on Archer and take the #8 bus from there. Easy and ample free street parking with no meters or permits!
Posted by: Julie Anna | February 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Im fairly new to the whole craft show thing. Where can I find listing to enter the events? By the time I find a show that I would like to enter either the date has passed for entry or all openings are filled.
Posted by: Joyce | March 14, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Brenda, There is a link on this site to the Merchandise Mart Fair in April. For the other event visit the Cultural Center's website.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | March 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM
This is really a great list in effect. Enjoy the fair season and thanks for adding me to your list. Please keep me updated.
Posted by: Nick Rivera | April 10, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Thank you, Nick. I'd love some feedback on any of these art fairs that you visit. Do you have a favorite?
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Brenda, you are right. You have to plan a long time ahead to take part in an art fair. Six months ahead is not too long. Look at the listings here six months from now, see if they are what you are looking for and then get that application. Time is a wastin'.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Hi,
I am an artist and I would like to display/sell my art at these art shows. but the art shows mentioned above donot have any links, steps to enter/participate in the art fair, contact person or anything...can someone help please!
Posted by: ChicagoArtist | July 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Find the show in the list that you want to do, google that name and then reach out to the organization that produces it. Good luck.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | July 24, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I see a couple of the ones I like in the near Chicago suburbs but it doesn't provide information or link as to the cost of becoming a vendor or if table is included. I can't afford 100 dollars for a booth.
Posted by: Betty Huang | September 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Hi Betty,
You have found an art fair that sounds good to you? Then "google" the name of that art fair and contact the organizers for the details.
Best of luck in the art fair biz!
Posted by: Constance Mettler | September 16, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Please add to the calendar:
11th Annual Chicago Art Open
Sponsored by the Chicago Artists' Coalition
October 3-19, 2008
Merchandise Mart, 8th Fl.
The Chicago Art Open is the largest, most diverse survey of Chicagoland artists and a centerpiece of Chicago Artists' Month. More than 285 Professional, Emerging, and Student artists will exhibit one work each. For more information about the exhibit and the many related programs, please visit www.chicagoartopen.org.
Posted by: David | September 24, 2008 at 12:02 AM
I have a correction to the craft fair at the Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois. I attended the winter fair (not to be missed!)and picked up a flier for the Spring Festival and my friends and I already have it on our calendars. It states the fair will be April 24, 25, and 26, not the weekend of the 18th through the 20th as listed on your site. The same company does one in April in Omaha, the 17th-19.
Posted by: Peg Luebbing | January 16, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Thank you so much, Peg. I really appreciate this information. Any time you find an error I'd love to hear from you. This one will be corrected soon.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | January 16, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Oh wow! This is a really great resource. I've been an artist for all my life but just made the jump (thanks to my pushy life coach girlfriend) to serioulsy tooting it as a career. I look forward to taking advantage of all this site has to offer.
Thanks!
Posted by: Miguel Angel Menendez Jr. | February 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Are the Dates posted on this site for the current year? Or do the dates remain the same for 2010?
Posted by: Allysum | March 20, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Allysum, the dates change every year -- the site tries to be accurate, but it well worth your while to check the date of an event before you leave home to attend.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | March 23, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Hi, I think you do a great job with this, however, it would make things a lot easier for us if you would post the streets and intersections where the art fairs are being held - thanks!
Posted by: Barbara Banas | June 06, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I make primitive dolls and crafts, my website is www.theprimitivegirls.com and I am from Robinson, Illinois and was wondering if there is any shows around me.
Posted by: amy drum | May 25, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Barbara, we try to add specific information, such as intersections, when we can find the information ourselves.
Posted by: Jacki Bilsborrow | May 29, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Amy, we have listed many shows in the state of Illinois. You would need to look on a map to see how close they are to you. We have shows listed in neighboring state, as well. Check those, too. Good Luck.
Posted by: Jacki Bilsborrow | May 29, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Hi everyone: Any tips on where to do a show in Nov. in the Chicago or suburban area? I've done 2 big shows & a couple small ones as a fairly new beader. I also might be interested in sharing a booth.
Posted by: susan spriggs | June 04, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Hello Susan, I suggest you join ArtFairInsiders.com. You will find much of the information that you are looking for there. You will find the Call for Artists, blogs, and topics of interest to artists. It is free, too!
Posted by: Jacki Bilsborrow | June 14, 2010 at 10:13 AM
There was a posting for an art fair on July 11th in Plainfield Illinois. My wife and I drove to Plainfield to enjoy the fair and it wasn't there. What gives?
Posted by: Laurent & Kim Suderow | July 12, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Laurent and Kim, I am so sorry that you drove to a show we had listed and found nothing there. We try very hard to make sure all our listings are correct. I am trying to get to the bottom of this and figure out what went wrong. Thanks for alerting us to the problem so that we can make sure our info is correct. I hope you will be able to find another good show to visit this summer.
Jacki B
Posted by: Jacki Bilsborrow | July 26, 2010 at 02:05 PM
GLMV Arts & Crafts Fair
Posted by: GLMV Chamber of Commerce | August 03, 2010 at 10:46 PM