Midwest Fine Art Fairs, Festivals, and Craft Shows Events List

Midwesterners love art fairs. Enjoy this list of juried art fairs from Indiana to Missouri -- including wonderful events in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Omaha, Minneapolis, Peoria, Des Moines, Kansas City, Madison, St. Louis and many more.

Artists' Market at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Please check directly with these events during the Covid-19 epidemic before you go to ensure the show is still taking place.  We try to keep up with the cancelations but please double check before you go.

2021

AUGUST

 

Featured Show:
62nd Annual Chesterton Art Fair (sponsored listing)
August 7 & 8*
Chesterton, Indiana

Dogwood Park
23rd Street & 1100 North
Presented by the Assn. of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter County and The Chesterton Art Center
Sat, 10am-5pm
Sun, 10am-4pm
100 Artists from across the country

This long running fair is held in a spacious park in the town of Chesterton, less than a mile from I-80 and I-94, making it an easy trip for art patrons from nearby Chicago and Michigan. You'll find children's booth activities, live music and homemade food along with local restaurant fare as well as the eclectic mix of traveling artists from across the country you have come to expect at this event. This will be a great family-oriented art experience.

For more info: www.chestertonart.com

 

August 1* 
Racine, Wisconsin

53rd Starving Artist Fair:  A Sunday in the Park
Gateway Campus in the Park, 10th & Main Street
9am-4pm
120+ Artists

For more info: www.racineartguild.com

 

August 1*
Janesville, Wisconsin

62nd Annual Tallman Arts Festival
Rock County Historical Society campus, 440 N. Jackson Street
10am-5pm
100+ Artists

 

August 5-8*
Nappanee, Indiana

Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival  
Amish Acres Historic Farm, 1600 West Market Street
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 12 noon-5pm
350 exhibitors

 

August 6-8*
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Uptown Art Fair 
Uptown neighborhood - Intersection of  Lake & Hennepin Ave
Fri. Noon-8pm; Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm
350+ Exhibitors

 

August 7 & 8* - will be virtual this year
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our virtual show begins at 8am.

Powderhorn Art Fair
Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Avenue S
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
180 Exhibitors

 

 

August 7 & 8*
Chesterton, Indiana

Chesterton Art Fair
Dogwood Park, 23rd Street & 1100 North
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.chestertonart.com

 

August 14 & 15*
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

46th Annual Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
Plaza outside Fiserv Forum
10am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.MorningGloryArtFair.com

 

August 14 & 15*
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

41st Annual Art in the Park
Flat Iron Park, Center Street just South of Main
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
80+ Exhibitors

 

August 20-22* - rescheduled from June
Edina, Minnesota

Edina Art Fair
50th & France
Presented by 50th & France Assn.
Friday & Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
280 Exhibitors

For more info: www.edinaartfair.com

 

August 21 & 22*
Washington, Illinois

Washington Fine Arts Festival
Washington Park, 820 Lincoln Street
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
55 Exhibitors

For more info: www.washingtonparkdistrict.com

 

 

August 21 & 22*
Elkader, Iowa

4th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art Festival
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
40 artists

Prepare to experience big city art talent within a venue offering small town friendliness! Expect professional artists; Founders Pavilion Stage, Children's "Creation Station" Tent and diverse culinary food offerings.

Learn more: www.artintheparkelkader.com

 

August 21 & 22* 
Michigan City, Indiana

40th Annual Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival
Washington Park
115 Lake Shore Dr
10am-5pm
80 Exhibitors

For more info: www.lubeznikcenter.org

 

August 21 & 22*
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
Fowler Park, 500-530 N Oakwood Ave.
10am-5pm
135 Exhibitors

Ceramics by Lynn Fisher50th & France

 

August 21 & 22*
Duluth, Minnesota

13th Annual Art in Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park
Saturday; 11am-7pm
Sunday; 11am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artinbayfrontpark.com

 

August 24* - postponed until September
Wildwood, Missouri

Celebrate Wildwood
The Wildwood Town Center
221 Plaza Drive
9am-8pm
75+ Exhibitors

 

August 24-28*
Fort Wayne, Indiana

4th Annual Kekionga Plein Air Event
Held on the Fort Wayne Arts Campus
Begins Wednesday at 10am & closes Saturday at 7pm
75 artists

This is a gathering of Plein Air artists and patrons coming together for four days of learning, painting, entertainment, friends and good company. On the final day all work entered in the plein art event will be exhibited to be judged and prizes will be awarded. 

Learn more: www.fortwayneartistsguild.org

August 27-29*
Fairview Heights, Illinois

Midwest Salute to the Arts
Moody Park on Langacre Drive
Friday, 6pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

 

August 27-29*
Green Bay, Wisconsin

ArtStreet
Downtown Green Bay
Fri, 3pm-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm
200 Exhibitors

 

August 29 - 31* - canceled for construction
St. Louis, Missouri 

41st Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park
Queeny Park in West St. Louis County
Held in Greensfelder Recreation Center
Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
130 Artists

For more info: www.gslaa.org,  www.artfairatqueenypark.com

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Featured Show:
50th Annual Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art (sponsored listing)


September 25 & 26*
Madison, Indiana

Historic Downtown Madison, 
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
225 Artists
Our Festival is free
Parking & a shuttle service is available to the festival site for a small fee.

On the last full weekend of September each year, Madison welcomes thousands of visitors during the two-day Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art. Come and experience Southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried arts & crafts festival featuring approximately 200 exhibitors. This festival is free to the public and designed for the whole family to enjoy.

The show is nestled among the tree lined streets of Madison’s National Landmark Historic District.  Carefully chosen artisans and fine craftsmen showcase their painting, drawing, sculpture, wood carving, basket weaving, mixed media, jewelry, glass, textiles, pottery, artisan foods, soap, leather, and more. No matter what your budget is, you can find something at the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art.

When you come down to enjoy the festival, don’t forget to bring your appetite. Attendees can grab a wide variety of festival foods or delicious treats from one of the more than 20 vendors at the Riverfront FoodFest. After you grab your meal, find a shady spot at one of our picnic tables along the Ohio river and watch the boats go by. 

This festival truly is for the whole family.  Whether you are looking for that special piece of art for your home, something good to eat, some good music to enjoy, something for the kids to do, or a nice cold beverage, Madison Chautauqua Festival of art strives to have a something for everyone. 

For more info: www.madisonchautauqua.com

 

September 2-5* - rescheduled from June
Salina, Kansas 

Smoky Hill River Festival
A nationally award-winning Arts Festival, sponsored by the Salina Arts & Humanities Commission

What you will find:

• Four Rivers Craft Market Show, 50 Artists
• The Fine Art/Fine Craft Show, 75 Artists
• Commissioned large-scale art installations throughout the Festival grounds
• Entertainment from the finest in the region, nation, and beyond
• 4 stages including a Children’s Stage and Storytellers Stage

For more info: www.riverfestival.com

 

September 4*
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

Cow Chip Arts & Crafts Fair
Held in Marion Park, Grand Ave & First St
9am-4pm
125 Exhibitors

For more info: www.riverartsinc.org

 

September 4 & 5*
Bloomington, Indiana

Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts
Fourth Street from Lincoln Street to Indiana Avenue
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
80 Exhibitors

For more info: www.4thstreet.org

 

September 4 & 5*
Sioux City, Iowa

ArtSplash
Downtown
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

 

September 4 & 5*
Chesterfield(St. Louis), Missouri

Chesterfield Art & Music Festival
Chesterfield Amphitheater
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-9pm
80 Artists

For more info: www.chesterfieldartsfestival.com

 

September 10-12*
Kansas City, Missouri

42nd Annual Art Westport
Historic Westport neighborhood, Westport Road & Pennsylvania Avenue
Friday, 1pm-9pm
Saturday, 10am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
150 Artists

Kansas City’s ONLY Local Artists Showcase!!

 

September 10-12*
Mount Vernon, Illinois

45th Cedarhust Art and  Craft Fair
Grounds of the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Friday TBD; Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
112 Artists

For more info: www.cedarhurst.org

 

September 10-12*
St. Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis Art Fair
in the heart of Clayton
Friday, 5pm-10pm, Saturday, 11am-10pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
181 Artists

For more info: www.saintlouisartfair.com

 

September 11*
Macomb, Illinois

44th Annual Gazebo Art Festival
Historic Chandler Park, across from the Macomb Amtrak Station, Rts 136/67 (E Calhoun Street)
9am-5pm
45 Artists

For more info: www.wciarts.org

 

September 11*
Indianapolis, Indiana

54th Penrod Arts Fair
on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum
4000 Michigan Road
9am-5pm
350+ Exhibitors

For more info: www.penrod.org

 

September 11*
Sioux Falls, South Dakota                                                                                

Sidewalk Arts Festival
Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, 301 S Main Ave
9am-5pm
200 Exhibitors

 

September 11*
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Walk in the Woods Art Fair
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
10am-4pm
60 exhibitors

Art, wine tasting with chocolates and cheese, jazz band

 

September 11 & 12*
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe
4130 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 12 noon-5pm
60 Artists

It's back and better than ever after a 10-year hiatus. Shop the stores and eat in the restaurants while finding unique art and interesting artists throughout the courtyard. Plus, after the show on Saturday, live music in a concert setting at the center Fountain.

For more info: jeffersonshopping.com

 

September 11 & 12*
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Artfest at the 39th West Central Home Tour 
West Wayne St. between Jackson & Rockhill St.
Union St. between West Berry St. & West Washington Blvd.
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm
60+ Artists & Crafters

For more info: www.westcentralneighborhood.org

 

September 11 & 12*
Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau Festival of Arts
Downtown River District Shopping Center Wausau
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
120 Exhibitors

For more info: www.wausaufoa.org

 

September 11 & 12* - rescheduled from July
Bayfield, Wisconsin 

Bayfield Festival of the Arts
Memorial Park
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
75 Exhibitors

For more info: www.bayfield.org

 

September 11 & 12*
Springfield, Illinois

16th Annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon
Washington Park around the Botanical Gardens & the 67-bell carillon
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
50 Artists

For more info: www.carillon-rees.org

 

September 11 & 12* - canceled
Cattawissa, Missouri

Jefferson County Maker's Market
Old Farm Winery, 10545 Old Tom Frost Rd.
10am-6pm
60 Artists

For more info: www.dittmerartbarn.com

Don Ament Photography

 

September 12*
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mount Mary Starving Artist Show
West lawn of Mount Mary College
10am-5pm
225 Exhibitors

 

September 17-19* - rescheduled from May 
Kansas City, Missouri

Brookside Art Annual
Brookside, 63rd & Brookside Blvd.
Friday, 5pm-9pm
Saturday, 10am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
180+ Artists

For more info: www.brooksidekc.org

 

September 17-19*
St. Charles, Missouri

27th Mosaics Missouri Festival of the Arts
on North Main Street along the Missouri River
Friday, 4pm-9pm; Saturday, 11am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.stcharlesmosaics.org

 

September 17-19*
St. Charles, Missouri

27th Mosaics Missouri Festival of the Arts
on North Main Street along the Missouri River
Friday, 4pm-9pm; Saturday, 11am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.stcharlesmosaics.org

 

September 17-19*
Creston, Iowa

43rd Creston/Southwest Iowa Balloon Days Art Festival
Held at the Airport on Cherry Street Road
Saturday, 9am-8pm; Sunday, 9am-2pm
40 Artists

For more info: www.crestonarts.com

 

September 18*
Reinbeck, Iowa

10th Annual Reinbeck Art Festival
Downtown
Presented by the Reinbeck Community Development Board
9am-4pm
20-40 Exhibitors

For more info: www.facebook.com/ReinbeckArtFestival

 

September 18 & 19*
Hubertus, Wisconsin

Holy Hill Art and Farm Market
4958 Holy Hill Road (Hwy 167 east)
9am-4pm
100+ Exhibitors

 

September 18 & 19* - rescheduled from June
Excelsior, Minnesota

40th Annual Excelsior Art & Apples on the Lake
Excelsior Commons Park
Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
140 Artisans

For more info: www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com

 

September 24-26*
Ferndale, Michigan

Funky Ferndale Art Fair
Nine Mile Road west of Woodward
Friday 3pm-7:30pm; Saturday 10am-7:30pm
Sunday, 11am-6pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.integrityshows.com

 

 

September 24-26*
Edwardsville, Illinois

7th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Held in City Park
Friday, 7pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-9pm
Sunday, 11am-3pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.edwardsvilleartscenter.com

 

 

September 24-26*
Kansas City, Missouri

Plaza Art Fair
Country Club Plaza
Friday, 5pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm 
Sunday, 11am–5pm
240 Artists

The Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and over 25 featured restaurant booths. It continues to be a weekend of people simply celebrating art and each other, as well as Kansas City’s unofficial welcome to the fall season.

For more info: www.plazaartfair.com

 

September 25*
Leo-Cedarville, Indiana

Art at the Riverside
Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Rd.
10am-5pm
50 exhibitors

Plein air artists, Young Artists fest, musical entertainment & food trucks

For more info: www.artattheriverside.com

 

September 25*
Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park Fall Festival
8045 Santa Fe Drive
200 exhibitors

For more info: www.opkansas.org

 

September 25* - rescheduled from August
Wildwood, Missouri

Celebrate Wildwood
The Wildwood Town Center
221 Plaza Drive
9am-8pm
75+ Exhibitors

 

September 25 & 26* - rescheduled from July
Madison, Wisconsin

Art Fair on the Square
Presented by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Around the State Capitol
Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
400 Exhibitors

For more info: www.mmoca.org

sculpture by Dolan Geiman

 

September 25 & 26* 
Madison, Indiana

Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
Held in Madison's Historic Downtown 
10am-5pm
225 Artisans

For more info: www.madisonchautauqua.com

 

September 25 & 26*
Peoria, Illinois

59th Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park
200 NE Water Street
Friday, 5pm-8pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
130 Exhibitors

We are happy to celebrate our 59^thyear and excited to be “#2 in the Midwest for 2019”. It’s a weekend of juried fine art from nationally known artists, music, fun food and beverage, artist demonstrations, interactive Community Mural, Kids Art Festival and more.

For more info: www.peoriafineartfair.com

 

 

 

OCTOBER

Featured Show:
Summit Art Festival (sponsored listing)

October 8, 9, & 10- canceled
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Downtown Lee's Summit
100 Artist Booths

The Summit Art Festival is a free, outdoor, family-friendly, high-quality fine art event in the heart of historic downtown Lee’s Summit. The Festival is managed and run by the volunteer efforts of Summit Art members, Downtown Main Street members, and community volunteers. This is a vibrant town with very active visual and performing art programs presented by Summit Art, the Lee’s Summit Symphony, and The Summit Players. The Missouri Arts Council has designated Lee’s Summit as Missouri’s “Creative Community”.

Expect:

• Three days of live music, ballet, theater groups and yoga on the streets
• 90 juried artists drawn from across the Midwest
• Music; Food and beverages from street vendors as well as local restaurants
• An interactive Kid’s Zone.The R7 Student Art Pavilion showcasing the artwork of local high school students
• Got Art Gallery and other area businesses will also be open during the weekend

For more info: www.SummitArtFest.org

 

October 1-3*
Bayfield, Wisconsin

60th Bayfield Apple Festival
Downtown Bayfield
10am - 5pm
150 Artists

For more info: www.bayfield.org

 

October 2 & 3*
St. Louis, Missouri

Historic Shaw Art Fair
4100 & 4200 Blocks Flora Place
Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm
Presented by the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Assn.
135 Artists

For more information: www.shawartfair.org

 

October 8-10 - canceled
Lee's Summit, Missouri

13th Annual Summit Art Festival
Historic Downtown Lee's Summit
Friday 4pm-8 pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
100 Exhibitors
Free admission

Held in the exciting environment of downtown Lee's Summit amidst its boutiques, restaurants and vibrant nightlife, this Summit Art Festival takes on new life dedicated to focusing on the fine arts. Expect all the bells and whistles: exciting art, live music, enticing food, and interactive kids'activities. A great weekend in a cool downtown awaits you.
For more info: www.SummitArtFest.org

 

October 8-10*
Highland, Illinois

16th Art in the Park
Lindendale Park
2005 Park Hill Drive
Friday night, Preview Party
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 11am-4pm
65 Exhibitors

For more info: www.highlandartscouncil.org

 

October 9 & 10*
Fort Wayne, Indiana (5 locations)

Falling for Art  - An Open Studio Event

Joe Pelka Ceramics

9am-5pm
14 Artists

Five artists from Fort Wayne, Huntertown, Churubusco, Leo and Spencerville open their studios to the public showcasing the works of The Art Farm, Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert; Kristy Jo Beber, Stoneware Pottery; I-Wood Artist, Fred and Rhonda Inman; Joseph Pelka, Handmade Clay Art and Acrylic Paintings; and William Steffen, Artistry in Wood. The Inmans will also host guest wood artist Shelly Bice, Against the Grain.

Masks will be required per the Governor’s mandate. Social distancing will be observed and hand sanitizer will be available.

Visit our Facebook page for all the details.

 

NOVEMBER

 

November 7*
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Grace 13th Annual Fine Art & Craft Festival
Grace Center, 250 East Juneau Avenue
8am-2pm
25 Exhibitors

November 20 & 21*
Valparaiso, Indiana

Valpo Holidaze Craft Show
Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Rd.
Saturday, 9am-4pm; Sunday, 10am-3pm
250 Artisans

For more info: www.valpoholidazeshow.com

 

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All updated shows will have an asterisk* after the date.

 

November 21 & 22
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

51st Annual Craft Fair and Extravaganza
Osage Center, 1625 N. Kingshighway &
The Show Me Center, 1333 N. Sprigg Street
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
350 Exhibitors

For more info: www.capearts.org

 

November 27* 
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin

Holiday Gift, Art, & Craft Show
Resch Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive
8am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.holidaygiftandcraftshow.com

 

DECEMBER

 

December 5 & 6
Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines HoliDaze Market
Iowa Events Center, Hy-Vee Hall, 730 3rd Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
80 Exhibitors

For more info: www.festivalpromoters.com

 

December 11* 
Appleton, Wisconsin

Holiday Gift, Art, & Craft Show
Fox Cities Expo Center, 355 West Lawrence Street
8am-5pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.holidaygiftandcraftshow.com

 

2022

 

JANUARY

 

 

January 25
Waukesha (Milwaukee), Wisconsin

Artworks: Studio Clearance Sale
Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road
Round Arena Building in front of the Expo Center
10am - 4pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artworksmadison.com 

 

FEBRUARY

 

February 1-15
St. Louis, Missouri

The Greater St. Louis Holiday Arts Expo
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.stlouisartschamberofcommerce.org

 

MARCH

 

 

March 7 & 8
South Bend, Indiana

For the Love of Art
Presented by Kozmo Events
Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph St.
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
Over 70 Artists

Cabin fever starts to really set in this time of the year. Let us help you out on that with this classy event in a beautiful facility in downtown South Bend. Here's what you'll find:

• Artists who are just as eager as you to get out of the studio to meet you to show their newest work
• Live local music
• Fine food and local wineries

Expect an exciting array of over 70 fine artists in a variety of mediums from across the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana and Michigan in a first-class facility in the downtown.

For more info: www.fortheloveofartfair.com

 

March 13
Waukesha (Milwaukee), Wisconsin

Artworks: Studio Clearance Sale
Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road
Round Arena Building in front of the Expo Center
10am-4pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artworksmadison.com

 

APRIL

April 4 & 5 

Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park
Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park
West St. Louis County, 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO
Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
130 Exhibitors

For more info: www.gslaa.org, www.artfairatqueenypark.com

Paintings by Mary Johnston

 

April 4
Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point Festival of the Arts
SentryWorld, 601 Michigan Ave N
10am-4pm
60 Artists

 

April 16 & 17 
Shipshewana, Indiana

Plain & Simple Garage Sale Craft Show
345 S. Van Buren Street. Misc Building at the flea Market
Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 11am-4pm
120 Exhibitors

For more information: www.plainsimplemag.com

 

April 16-18
St. Paul, Minnesota

American Craft Council Show
St. Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Blvd.
Fri., 10am-8pm, Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-5pm
225 Exhibitors

A fine event presented by the American Craft Council.

For more info: www.craftcouncil.org

 

MAY

 

 

 

May 1
Sunset Hills, Missouri

Sunset Hills Makers Market  
Watson Trail Park, 12450 West Watson Road (St. Louis)
10am-5pm
75 Artists

For more info: www.sunset-hills.com

 

May 1 & 2
Johnson Creek, Milford, Lake Mills & Cambridge, Wisconsin

Clay Collective Spring Pottery Tour
10am-5pm
11 Potters

Enjoy this driving tour in southeast Wisconsin, to 7 production potteries, with a total of 11 potters this year, exhibiting 19 different styles of pottery.

Learn more: www.theclaycollective.org

 

May 1-3
Kansas City, Missouri

Brookside Art Annual
Brookside, 63rd & Brookside Blvd.
Fri., 5pm-9pm
Sat., 10am-9pm
Sun., 11am-5pm
180+ Artists

For more info: www.brooksidekc.org

 

May 7-9
North of the Twin Cities, Minnesota

29th Annual St. Croix Pottery Studio Tour & Sale
7 locations in the Upper Saint Croix River Valley
Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
57 guest potters

For more info: www.minnesotapotters.com

 

May 7-9
St. Louis, Missouri

Laumeier Sculpture Park 34th Annual Art Fair
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Road
Fri., 6pm-10pm; Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun., 10am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.laumeiersculpturepark.org

May 14-16
Belleville, Illinois

20th Annual Art on the Square
Downtown on the Square
Friday, 5pm-10pm
Saturday, 10am-8pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 + Exhibitors

May 15
Marion, Iowa - (Cedar Rapids area)

Marion Arts Festival
Uptown City Square Park, 1000 7th Avenue
9am-5pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.marionartsfestival.com

May 15 & 16
Indianapolis, Indiana

OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair
Indianapolis Art Center, 820 East 67th Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
150 Exhibitors

For more info: www.indplsartcenter.org

 

May 15 & 16
Springfield, Illinois

59th Old Capitol Art Fair
around the Old Capitol Building, downtown
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
165 Exhibitors

Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, be here. 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 21-23
Washington, Missouri

40th Annual Art Fair and Winefest
Historical Downtown Washington
Fri., 5pm-8pm; Sat., 12am-8pm; Sun., 12am-4pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.z-m-www.facebook.com

May 29
Lafayette, Indiana

Round the Fountain Art Fair
The Historic Tippecanoe County Courthouse Square
9am-4:30pm
90 Exhibitors

Learn more: www.roundthefountain.org

 

JUNE

Featured Show:
Des Moines Arts Festival (sponsored listing)

June 25-27
Des Moines, Iowa
Western Gateway Park
Downtown around the John & Mary Papajohn Sculpture Park
Friday & Saturday, 11am-10pm,
Sunday, 11am-5pm
180 Artist Booths

The Des Moines Arts Festival^® presented by Nationwide features the nation’s top professional artists and emerging Iowa artists in a juried exhibition of artwork in a variety of mediums. Providing guests with the unique opportunity to meet artists from around the world and purchase their artwork, the Festival is a signature event for the Des Moines community.

A gallery of artwork from current and past exhibiting artists is available by clicking on this Artist Gallery. The festival mission remains unwavering — Impact Lives through the Arts —  as they cultivate, educate and engage their audience toward a heightened appreciation of visual and other forms of art while enhancing a sense of pride in the Des Moines community.

Come for the fine visual art, come for the performing arts, join in the music and dancing in the Creative Zone, attend the Interrobang Film Festival. Spend the weekend in Des Moines. We hope you'll make this an annual event for you and your friends.

Learn more about this destination art fair and in 2020 don't miss the Virtual Art Fair: desmoinesartsfestival.org

 

June 4-6
Prairie Village, Kansas

Prairie Village Art Show
The Village Shopping Center, 71st Street & Mission Road
Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-4pm
100 Exhibitors

Expect visual fine arts and crafts, literary, performing, children's interactive arts as well as two stages.

For more info: www.shopsofprairievillage.com

 

June 4-6
Webster Groves, Missouri 

Webster Arts Fair
Held on the grounds of the Eden Theological Seminary
Fri, 6pm-10pm; Sat, 11am-9pm; Sun, 11am-5pm
105+ Exhibitors

For more info: www.webster-arts.org 

 

June 4-6
Omaha, Nebraska

47th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Mike Fahey Drive between 10th & 14th Streets
135 Exhibitors

2021 Update: This year may be unusual BUT we are still committed to bringing the arts to Omaha AND making sure that OSAF stays front of mind in our community. We have created exciting programs that will leave everyone anxious to mark their calendars for a full Omaha Summer Arts Festival in 2022.

Artists' Market: Visit our artists’ gallery on www.summerarts.org from Mid-May through Mid-June. Artists may also sign up for Booth Central on June 5 & 6 where they may interact and chat (or even video chat) directly with customers.

Artist Promotion & Support: After promptly refunding all fees and offering all virtual participation options for free in 2020, OSAF invited all artists that were invited to the 2019 or 2020 shows to participate for FREE in 2021 virtual events as well.

Local Artists’ Mural Cubes: OSAF commissioned 22 local mural artists to create 8 foot x 8 foot mural that will be displayed in groups as giant mural cubes throughout downtown Omaha from Mid-May through Mid-June.

Youth Art: OSAF is continuing our 26 year tradition by hosting this year’s Young Artist Exhibition online. Middle School and High Schools artists are able to build their resumes, showcase their work and compete for awards. 

Performing Arts: The Festival is supporting local performing artists by booking a series of eight small pop-up concerts to be held near Mural Cubes throughout early June as well as a June 5^th live stream concert event.

2022 Dates: June 10, 11 & 12 LIVE in downtown Omaha

For more info: www.summerarts.org or to keep in touch and receive an email reminder when our 2022 application goes lives, email Diana and dgleisberg@vgagroup.com

 

 

June 5 & 6
Hubertus, Wisconsin 

Holy Hill Art & Farm Market Festival
4958 Hwy 167 Hubertus
9am-4pm
250 Artists

 

June 5 & 6
Columbia, Missouri

60th Annual Art in the Park
Stephens Lake Park, 2001 East Broadway
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
110 Artists
Sponsored by the Columbia Art League

For more info: www.artintheparkcolumbia.org

 

June 5 & 6
Winona Lake, Indiana

20th Annual The Village at Winona Art Fair
700 Park Avenue & East Canal Street
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm
75 Artists

For more info: www.villageatwinona.com/

 

June 5 & 6
Omaha, Nebraska

Countryside Village Art Fair
Countryside Village, at 87th & Pacific Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
140 Exhibitors

Glass by Danny Polk

 

June 5-7
Edina, Minnesota

Edina Art Fair
50th & France
Presented by 50th & France Assn.
Friday & Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
280 Exhibitors

For more info: www.edinaartfair.com

 

June 10-13
Salina, Kansas 

Smoky Hill River Festival
A nationally award-winning Arts Festival, sponsored by the Salina Arts & Humanities Commission

What you will find:

• Four Rivers Craft Market Show, 50 Artists
• The Fine Art/Fine Craft Show, 75 Artists
• Commissioned large-scale art installations throughout the Festival grounds
• Entertainment from the finest in the region, nation, and beyond
• 4 stages including a Children’s Stage and Storytellers Stage

For more info: www.riverfestival.com

 

August 15
Syracuse, Indiana

Oakwood Fine Art Festival
Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road
10am-3pm
30+ Exhibitors

 

June 12 & 13 
Excelsior, Minnesota

40th Annual Excelsior Art on the Lake
Excelsior Commons Park
Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
145+ Artisans

For more info: www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com

 

June 12 & 13
Racine, Wisconsin

Monument Square Arts Fair
Racine's Monument Square
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
70 Exhibitors

For more info: www.monumentsquareartfest.com

 

June 13
Bloomington, Indiana

Arts Fair on the Square
Monroe Co. Courthouse Square, 100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
10am-5pm
100 Artists

 

June 18 & 19
Cedar Falls, Iowa

College Hill Art Festival
Held on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa
Friday, Noon-8pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm
75 Exhibitors

For more info: www.collegehillartsfestival.org

 

June 19-21
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lakefront Festival of Art
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 North Museum
Friday 10am-10pm; Saturday 10am-7pm;
Sunday 10am-5pm
180 Exhibitors

For more info: mam.org/lfoa

Lakefront Art Festival

 

June 19
Lanesboro, Minnesota

Art in the Park Fine Art Festival
Sylvan Park
202 Parkway Ave S
10am-5pm
90+ Exhibitors

There will also be live music and kid's/family art activities.
For more info: www.lanesboroarts.org

 

June 19 & 20
Lincoln, Nebraska

19th Lincoln Arts Festival
Presented by the Lincoln Arts Council
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
90+ Artists

For more info: www.artscene.org

 

June 19 & 20
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Stone Arch Bridge to Hennepin, 900 N. Michigan St.
10am-5pm
250 Exhibitors

For more info: www.stonearchbridgefestival.com

 

June 19 & 20
South Bend, Indiana

Leeper Park Art Festival
Leeper Park, 900 N. Michigan St.
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
200 Exhibitors

For more info: www.leeperparkartfair.org

 

June 19 & 20
Indianapolis, Indiana

Talbot Street Art Fair
Downtown Indianapolis, 1600 N. Talbott Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
250 Exhibitors

For more info: www.talbotstreet.org

 

June 20
Burlington, Iowa

Snake Alley Art Fair
Streets of Burlington's Heritage Hill Historic District
Presented by the Art Guild of Burlington
8am-4pm
80 exhibitors

 

June 25-27
Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Arts Festival
Western Gateway Park
Downtown at the John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
180 Artist booths

Readily acknowledged as one of the best art fairs in the country, you'll meet top visual artists and enjoy interactive arts-related activities, live music, film and performing arts.

For more info: desmoinesartsfestival.org

 

June 25-27
Quincy, Illinois

Q-Fest
Downtown in Washington Park
Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 11am-4pm
55 Artists

For more information: www.theqfest.com

 

June 26 & 27
Wayzata, Minnesota

17th Annual Wayzata Art Experience
Downtown, Lake Street and Broadway
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
Sponsored by Greater Wayzata Area C of C & TCF Bank
120 Exhibitors

For more info: www.artexperience.wayzatachamber.com

 

June 26 & 27
Des Moines, Iowa

ArtFest Midwest 
Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center - new location
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
250 Artists

For more info: www.artfestmidwest.com

 

June 26 & 27
Duluth, Minnesota 

51st Annual Park Point Art Fair
Park Point Recreation Area on Minnesota Avenue
10am-5pm
110 Exhibitors

For more info: www.parkpointartfair.org

 

 

JULY

 

 

July 9
Nappanee, Indiana

Nappanee Friday Fest & Art Walk
Downtown Nappanee
5pm-9pm
60 Artists

For more info: www.visitnappanee.com

 

July 10 & 11
Brookings, South Dakota

50th Annual Brookings Summer Art Festival
Pioneer Park, 6th. St./HWY 14 & 1st
Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
200 exhibitors

For more info: www.bsaf.com

 

July 10 & 11
Madison, Wisconsin

Art Fair on the Square
Presented by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Around the State Capitol
Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
400 Exhibitors

For more info: www.mmoca.org

sculpture by Dolan Geiman

 

July 10 & 11
Madison, Wisconsin

Art Fair Off the Square
Presented by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists & Craftspeople, Inc.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & on the Monona Terrace
Convention Center Esplanade
Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Wisconsin Artists

 

July 10 & 11
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Three Rivers Festival: Art in the Park
Freimann Square
Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
100+ Exhibitors

 

July 18 & 19 
Bayfield, Wisconsin 

Bayfield Festival of the Arts
Memorial Park
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
75 Exhibitors

For more info: www.bayfield.org

 

July 17 & 18
Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Cannon Falls Wine & Art Festival
Hannah's Bend Park, N. 9th Street
10am-5pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.cannonfallswineandartfestival.com

 

July 19
Neenah, Wisconsin

46th Annual Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Arts Festival
Riverside Park
100-198 N Park Ave
10am-4pm
75+ Artists

For more info: www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com

 

July 24 & 25
Appleton, Wisconsin

61st Annual Art in the Park
Held in the Historic City Park
Saturday, 9am-9pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm
200 Exhibitors

For more info: www.troutmuseum.org

 

 

July 24 & 25
Geneva, Illinois

Geneva Arts Fair 2020
Downtown, 8 South Third St.
10am-5pm
175 Exhibitors

For more info: www.emevents.com

 

July 31 & August 1
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
140 Exhibitors

For more info: loringparkartfestival.com

 

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Comments

[Laurel]

Thanks for the list, this is very informative.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello DKW Gallery, you are welcomed to post about your gallery on our Facebook page. We don't usually post about shows or events on these comments. I will leave this here for you.

[DKW Gallery]

Good morning,
My name is Deb Weiser and I am writing to ask for a small favor. I own DKW Gallery in Marion Iowa. As you know with covid the galleries have been hit pretty hard. I am trying different ways of marketing and promotions to no avail. But I am hoping that maybe with a little help I can change that. For you see I have 22 artists in our gallery, all from the area as well as all walks of life. I am putting together a little show this Saturday the 11th. We are taking the precautions for the virus small groups are only allowed at one time. An artist will give a personal tour through each room. Then out the back to the refreshments and more art that will be under tents. My favor? I am asking is to please put a post on Facebook or send an email about our little show. It would mean the world to them as it would to me. The event is posted to our Face book page DKW Gallery & Studios. Thank you for your consideration.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Elizabeth, Thanks for sending us the show up date for the Mount Mary's Starving Artists Show. I just had not gotten my updates that far into the year yet. I have updated the show.
Thank you, Jacki

[Elizabeth]

I beleive the date is not correct for for Mount Mary's Starving Artist Show in 2019. It is usually on a Sunday.

I think this list and site is very helpful. Hoping to get to a number of new to us shows this year!!

Thank you!!!

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Mike, and thanks for alerting me to that. I thought I had taken it down. It has been removed.

[Mike]

This show is actually linked to a porno site June 2
Sedalia, Missouri
Queen of the Prairies Festival of the Arts
Historic Downtown Sedalia, 415 South Ohio
10am - 7pm
60 Artists

For more info: www.qpfa.org

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Larry, To list your show it must be a juried art show. We only list juried art shows. If your show is a juried art show copy and paste this link into your browser. Scroll a little way down and you will see how to get a juried show listed on our calendar.

http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html

[Larry Roberts]

I need to know how to get our “Thornville Lions Country Fair” craft show listed on your calendar. How much do you charge? You can reach me at 740-504-8639 or sideburnslarry@mail.com.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Jean, Thank you so much for sending us your 2018 show dates. I had not gotten as far as September yet in making all of my updates. Please feel free to send them in to me as soon as you know your 2019 show dates. I can then update your show right away.

Thanks again

[Jean Kautt]

Please correct our listing.
Our show is Sat/Sun Sept 1 & 2, NOT 2 & 3.

September 2 & 3
Bloomington, Indiana
Fourth Street Festival of Arts & Crafts
downtown streets
Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
120 Exhibitors

[Faris WILDER]

Hugely fab!!

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Julie, Thank you for looking over our website. While your event is probably a great event I am not able to list your event for you. We only list juried art shows. Thanks for your interest.

[Julie Dunn-Morton]

Please post the Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair

[Connie Mettler]

Never fear, Meg. We have so many Chicago and Chicago area art fairs listed that they are on their very own page, "Chicago Art Fairs." We know Chicago is the best city in the country for art fairs. Please take a look.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Meg, We do list lots of Chicago area shows. In fact, there are so many Chicago area shows that Chicago has it's own page. Have you seen it? We know that Chicago is part of the Midwest, but there are so many shows there we thought they should have their own page.

[Meg Donovan]

Just wondering why you don't you list any art shows in Chicago and the Chicago area. There are juried shows too. Chicago is also a part of the Midwest.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Katie, Thanks for your comment. I know not every show has been updated. On the Midwest page I have updated the shows down to the middle of June. There are many beyond that point that have been updated. As you scroll through the page when you come to the very first show that hasn't been updated you get this large red sign: This page is not complete for 2016 beyond this point. Please check back again for the correct dates! All updated shows on the calendar will have an asterisk* after the date This won't print red here but it is red on the page. You probably aren't aware that I personally have to find the bulk of the new show dates. Very few shows ever send them to us without us asking for them. To do that I personally have to send them an email asking them for their new dates. From those emails requesting the show dates maybe a quarter of the shows respond. I try to keep the calendar updated 6 months out. Many shows may not have even decided on their show dates beyond 6 months out. If they don't know their show dates and they don't post their new show dates then I can't update their show. I hold on to shows, like the Historic Shaw Art Fair, because it is a great show and I know they will choose their new show dates sometime soon. At this point that show is 7 months out. I will place an asterisk and update it just as soon as I get those dates. You can always contact the show and ask them for their dates, too, if you need the dates this far in advance. Thank you.

[Katie]

Many of your dates are incorrect. They say that they are on Saturday - Sunday, but the dates are actually during the week. Example - Shaw Art Fair in St. Louis is listed as being on October 4-5, which is a Tuesday-Wednesday.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Beth, to get your juried art show listed on our calendar copy and past this link: http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html There is information on this page telling you how to get your show listed with us.

[beth zollars]

Hello
we would also like our Arts Festival listed. It is juried and we would be glad to link your website from our webpage. Thank you, Beth Zollars

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Gaynelle, Thanks for letting us know about show. We don't posts shows here in the comments. However, someone from the show can request us to list the show on our Art Fair Calendar. They can go to this link and follow the directions: http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html.
All shows need to be juried, and need to link back to us. Good luck with your show.

[Gaynelle Lentz]

Wichita Kansas has a beautiful art fair each year.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Rita. We only list juried art and craft shows here on the Art Fair Calendar. If your show is juried then copy and paste the link below into your browser and follow the directions.

http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html

We look forward to working with you.

[Rita]

I would like to post our craft show is that possible?