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 with any art show during the Covid-19 epidemic before you go to make sure the show is still taking place. We will try to post any cancelations that we hear about. It may be impossible for us to stay on top of every cancelation so please double check before you go.
2021
JANUARY
January 1 - February 15* - virtual
St. Louis, Missouri
Our virtual show is always open
The Greater St. Louis Holiday Arts Expo
100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.stlouisartschamberofcommerce.org
January 25* - canceled
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
MARCH
March 7 & 8 - canceled
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 2-4* - canceled due to construction
St. Louis, Missouri
We will be back in 2022
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
April 4* - on sabbatical in 2021
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
Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 11am-4pm
120 Exhibitors
For more information: www.plainsimplemag.com
April 16-18* - canceled
St. Paul, Minnesota
American Craft Council Show
St. Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Blvd.
Friday, 10am-8pm
Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
225 Exhibitors
A fine event presented by the American Craft Council.
For more info: www.craftcouncil.org
MAY
Featured Show: 12th Annual Barrington Art Festival
(sponsored listing)
May 29 & 30*
Barrington, Illinois
Cook and Station Streets in downtown Barrington
Saturday & Sunday; 10am-5pm
130 artists
Free and open to the public, the Barrington Art Festival will showcase the work of more than 130-juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats. Live music, kid-friendly activities, such as the graffiti wall, and epicurean delights also will be available for visitors to enjoy.
For more info: www.amdurproductions.com
This page is not complete for 2021 beyond this point.
Please check back again for the correct dates!
All updated shows will have an asterisk* after the date.
May 1-3
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/art-annual
May 2
Sunset Hills, Missouri
Sunset Hills Makers Market
Watson Trail Park, 12450 West Watson Road (St. Louis)
10am-6pm
75 Artists
For more info: www.sunset-hills.com
May 2 & 3
Johnson Creek, Milford, Lake Mills & Cambridge, Wisconsin
Clay Collective Spring Pottery Tour
10am-5pm
24 Potters
Enjoy this driving tour in southeast Wisconsin, to 7 production potteries, with a total of 24 potters this year, exhibiting 8 different styles of pottery.
Learn more: www.theclaycollective.org
May 8-10
North of the Twin Cities, Minnesota
28th 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
Friday, 6pm-10pm
Saturday, 10am-8pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
150 Exhibitors
For more info: www.laumeiersculpturepark.org
May 15-17
Belleville, Illinois
18th Annual Art on the Square
Downtown on the Square
Friday, 5pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
100 + Exhibitors
May 15-17
Washington, Missouri
39th Annual Art Fair and Winefest
Historical Downtown Washington
Friday, 5pm-8pm; Saturday, 12am-8pm; Sunday, 12am-4pm
50 Exhibitors
For more info: https://z-m-www.facebook.com/events/2446347708954996/
May 16
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 16 & 17
Springfield, Illinois
58th 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 23
Lafayette, Indiana
Round the Fountain Art Fair
The Historic Tippecanoe County Courthouse Square
9am-4:30pm
90 Exhibitors
Learn more: http://www.roundthefountain.org
May 23 & 24
Barrington, Illinois
11th Annual Barrington Art Festival
Station Streets in downtown Barrington
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
130 Exhibitors
Learn more: https://amdurproductions.com/event/
May 30 & 31
Hubertus, Wisconsin
Holy Hill Art & Farm Market Festival
4958 Hwy 167 Hubertus
9am-4pm
250 Artists
JUNE
Featured Show:
Des Moines Arts Festival (sponsored listing)
June 26-28
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 5-7
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.prairievillageshops.com
June 5-7
Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Arts Fair - formerly Art & Air, Webster Groves Outdoor Arts Fair
Intersection of Lockwood & Bompart
Fri, 6pm-10pm; Sat, 11am-9pm; Sun, 11am-5pm
105+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.webster-arts.org
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 5-7
Omaha, Nebraska
46th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Mike Fahey Drive between 10th & 14th Streets
135 Exhibitors
Artists' Market: Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Browse and buy the artwork of 135 juried artists from across the country. Selected from among hundreds of applicants, the artists represent over 25 states in the U.S.
World Music Pavilion Stage: Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am - 4pm. Musical presentations for visitors of all ages in a fun, comfortable and convenient atmosphere
Children's Fair & Family Stage: Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Discover hands-on activities at the Children's Fair, including a kids-only art shopping area for children 3 to 10.
TasteFest: Plenty of food, snacks, and treats from our many food stands: seafood, pizza, gyros, hot dogs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, German-roasted almonds and more.
For more info: https://www.summerarts.org/
June 6 & 7
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
June 11-14
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
June 13
Bloomington, Indiana
Arts Fair on the Square
Monroe Co. Courthouse Square, 100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
10am-5pm
110 Artists
June 13 & 14
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 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
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*
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 20 & 21
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 26-28
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 26-28* - canceled
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 27 & 28
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.WayzataArtExperience.com
June 27 & 28
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
June 27 & 28
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso Art Festival
Lafayette St & Indiana Ave
10am-5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.amdurproductions.com
July
Featured Show: Whitefish Bay Art Fest
(sponsored listing) 
July 11 & 12
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Silver Spring Drive
Saturday & Sunday
10am-5pm
200 exhibitors
This new festival will take place in the downtown area along a vibrant tree-lined street with popular cafés, boutiques, and salons, showcasing the work of 100 juried artists in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, wood and furniture.
Fun activities including color creations, art fest bingo and spin art will be available for children, making it the perfect festival for art enthusiasts of all ages. There will also be live music. Guests can enjoy lunch alfresco, among great restaurants within the festival footprint!
For more info: amdurproductions.com/
July 10-12
Washington, Missouri
39th Annual Art Fair and Winefest
Historical Downtown Washington
Fri, 5pm-8pm; Sat, 12am-8pm; Sun, 12am-4pm
50 Exhibitors
For more info: www.facebook.com/downtownwashmo
July 11 & 12
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
401 East Silver Spring Drive
10am-5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.amdurproductions.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 11 & 12
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
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 11 & 12
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Three Rivers Festival: Art in the Park
Freimann Square
Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
100+ Exhibitors
July 18
Edgerton, Wisconsin
Edgerton Clay Day & Art Fair
Central Park on North Main St
9am-4pm
20 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 25 & 26
Appleton, Wisconsin
60th 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
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
110 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 & 2
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Powderhorn Art Fair
Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Avenue S
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
180 Exhibitors
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 2
Janesville, Wisconsin
62nd Annual Tallman Arts Festival
Rock County Historical Society, 440 N. Jackson Street
10am-5pm
100+ Artists
August 6-9
Nappanee, Indiana
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
Amish Acres Historic Farm, 1600 West Market Street
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-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*
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 8 & 9
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
46th Annual Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
Plaza outside Fiserv Forum
10am-5pm
150 Exhibitors
For more info: www.MorningGloryArtFair.com
August 8 & 9
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
40th Annual Art in the Park
Flat Iron Park, Center Street just South of Main
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
80+ Exhibitors
August 15
Syracuse, Indiana
Oakwood Fine Art Festival
Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road
10am-3pm
30+ Exhibitors
August 15 & 16
Washington, Illinois
Washington Fine Arts Festival
Washington Park, 820 Lincoln Street
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
60 Exhibitors
For more info: www.washingtonparkdistrict.com
August 15 & 16
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 17 & 18
Michigan City, Indiana
39th 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
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
Wildwood, Missouri
Celebrate Wildwood
The Wildwood Town Center
221 Plaza Drive
9am-8pm
75+ Exhibitors
August 26 & 29
Fort Wayne, Indiana
4th Annual Kekionga Plein Air Event
Held on the Fort Wayne Arts Campus
Times will be posted as they become available
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 28-30
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Midwest Salute to the Arts
Moody Park on Langacre Drive
Fri 6pm-10pm
Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 11am-5pm
100 Exhibitors
August 28-30
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:
59th Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair (sponsored listing)
September 25 & 26*
Peoria, Illinois
Peoria Riverfront Park, 200 NE Water Street
Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
130 Artists
$5 Admission; $7 weekend pass; 12 years & under free
Free parking
It's our 59th anniversary for bringing original art to central Illinois, and we want you to be a part of the celebration!
The fair showcases 130 nationally-recognized artists who love Peoria. Original works of art include jewelry, painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, mixed media and more. Also expect an interactive Community mural, a Kids Art Festival, and musical performances with our scenic riverfront as a backdrop. Food and wine, exceptional palate-pleasers from some of Peoria's favorites.
Peoria is home to world-class medical facilities, world headquarters of Caterpillar, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants/bars and an active arts community. Expect big city amenities with Midwestern charm.
For more info: www.peoriafineartfair.com
September 4*
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Cow Chip Arts & Crafts Fair
Held in Marion Park, Grand Ave & First St
9am-5pm
125 Exhibitors
For more info: www.riverartsinc.org
September 5
Macomb, Illinois
43rd 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 5 & 6
Bloomington, Indiana
Fourth Street Festival of Arts & Crafts
Downtown streets
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
120 Exhibitors
September 5 & 6
Sioux City, Iowa
ArtSplash
Downtown
Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
100 Exhibitors
September 5 & 6
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9th Annual Third Ward Art Festival
on Broadway from St. Paul to Menomonee
10am-5pm
160 Artists
For more info: www.amdurproductions.com
September 5 & 6*
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 11-13
Mount Vernon, Illinois
44th 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 11-13
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 12
Indianapolis, Indiana
53rd 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 12
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, 301 S Main Ave
9am-5pm
200 Exhibitors
September 12
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 12 & 13
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe
4130 W. Jefferson Blvd.
11am-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 12 & 13
Fort Wayne, Indiana
West Central Home & Garden Tour & Artsfest
West Wayne St. between Jackson & Rockhill St.
Union St. between West Berry St. & West Washington Blvd.
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm
50+ Artists & Crafters
For more info: www.westcentralhomeandgardentour.org
September 12 & 13
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 12 & 13
Springfield, Illinois
14th Annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon
Washington Park around the Botanical Gardens and the 67-bell carillon
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
50 Artists
For more info: www.carillon-rees.org
September 12 & 13
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
September 12 & 13
Barrington, Illinois
11th Annual Barrington Art Festival
Cook & Station Streets in downtown Barrington
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
130 Exhibitors
Learn more: amdurproductions.com
September 13
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mount Mary Starving Artist Show
West lawn of Mount Mary College
10am-5pm
225 Exhibitors
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 18-20
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 18-20
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 19
Reinbeck, Iowa
9th 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 19 & 20
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
Marine on St. Croix 46th Annual Art Fair
Historic Rivertown on the St. Croix River
10am-5pm
100 Artists & Craftspeople
For more info: www.marineonstcroix.org
September 19 & 20
Hubertus, Wisconsin
Holy Hill Art and Farm Market
4958 Holy Hill Road (Hwy 167 east)
9am-4pm
100+ Exhibitors
September 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
September 25-27
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 25-27
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 26
Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park Fall Festival
8045 Santa Fe Drive
200 exhibitors
For more info: www.opkansas.org
September 26
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
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 59thyear 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
September 26 & 27
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
401 East Silver Spring Drive
10am-5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.amdurproductions.com
OCTOBER
Featured Show:
Summit Art Festival (sponsored listing)
October 9, 10, & 11
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 2-3
Chillicothe, Missouri
Kelly Poling Arts Festival
Kelly Poling Arts District, 443 Locust Street
Saturday, 4am-7pm; Sunday, 9am-5pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.kpadcorp.wixsite.com
October 3 & 4
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 3 & 4
Glendale, Wisconsin
Bayshore Art & Artisan Fair
5800 North Bayshore Drive
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
75 Artists
For more information: www.amdurproductions.com
October 8-10
Bayfield, Wisconsin
59th Bayfield Apple Festival
Downtown Bayfield
10am - 5pm
150 Artists
For more info: www.bayfield.org
October 9-11
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 9-11
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 10
Fort Wayne, Indiana (5 locations)
Falling for Art - An Open Studio Event
9am-5pm
5 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 21 & 22
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
50th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
Osage Center, 1625 N. Kingshighway
The Show Me Center, 1333 N. Sprigg Street
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
300 Exhibitors
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
2022
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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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | July 27, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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.
Posted by: DKW Gallery | July 08, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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
Posted by: Jacki Bils | May 04, 2019 at 10:57 PM
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!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 02, 2019 at 12:30 PM
Hello Mike, and thanks for alerting me to that. I thought I had taken it down. It has been removed.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | October 05, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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
Posted by: Mike | October 03, 2018 at 06:38 AM
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
Posted by: Jacki Bils | June 22, 2018 at 09:57 PM
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.
Posted by: Larry Roberts | May 31, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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
Posted by: Jacki Bils | March 15, 2018 at 12:09 AM
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
Posted by: Jean Kautt | March 09, 2018 at 09:33 AM
Hugely fab!!
Posted by: Faris WILDER | June 05, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | October 26, 2016 at 11:15 PM
Please post the Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair
Posted by: Julie Dunn-Morton | October 20, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | September 14, 2016 at 04:11 PM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | September 09, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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.
Posted by: Meg Donovan | September 08, 2016 at 09:41 AM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | March 23, 2016 at 08:55 PM
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.
Posted by: Katie | March 20, 2016 at 07:12 PM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | August 13, 2015 at 12:03 PM
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
Posted by: beth zollars | August 12, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | May 17, 2015 at 09:49 PM
Wichita Kansas has a beautiful art fair each year.
Posted by: Gaynelle Lentz | May 17, 2015 at 02:37 PM
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.
Posted by: Jacki Bils | November 02, 2013 at 09:02 PM
I would like to post our craft show is that possible?
Posted by: Rita | October 28, 2013 at 07:14 AM