Chicago Fine Art Fairs and Craft Shows

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, Riverside, Skokie, Oak Brook, Batavia, Geneva, Northbrook, LaGrange, and more!

We hope you will attend some of these fine art events where you'll find the most interesting shopping left in America. These shows feature artwork designed and made by American artists, handmade one-of-a-kind work "not available in a mall near you."

Interested in more info on art fairs, craft shows and art events? Visit the ArtFairCalendar.com blog, ArtFairInsiders.com

Paintings by Leslie Emery of Madison, WI

2019

 

APRIL

Featured Show:
One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale (sponsored listing)

April 26-28*
Chicago

One of a Kind Spring Show
The Merchandise Mart
7th floor
Adults $12

The fourth annual One of a Kind Spring Show offer 3 days of unique shopping from 300 talented makers. Shoppers will find a wide range of price points and media/categories including accessories, bath & body, ceramics, fashion, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet, home, jewelry, kids, metal, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture and wood.

In addition to great food and entertainment, special Spring-oriented programming will round out the one-of-a-kind experience!

For more info: www.oneofakindshowchicago.com

April 12-14
Villa Park

Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Held at The Odeum
Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
350 Exhibitors
Admission $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, Children under 10 are Free

April 26-28*
Chicago

2nd Annual One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale
Held in Chicago's Merchandise Mart
Fri 11am - 8pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 10am - 5pm
300 Artists

For more info: www.oneofakindshowchicago.com

April 27 & 28*
Deerfield

North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair
2100 Half Day Road, Rte 22
Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 11am - 5pm
60 Artists

For more info: www.nsuc.org

 

MAY

May 4 & 5*
Elmhurst

23rd Annual Art in Wilder Park
Wilder Park, 175 South Prospect
10am - 5pm
125 artists

For more info: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com

May 5*
Chicago

MADE
Chicago's Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop
401 North Morgan
11am - 5pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

May 11*
Park Ridge

29th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure
Hodges Park, 101 South Courtland, Prospect & Vine 
9am - 5pm
60+ Artists

May 18*
Oak Park

What's Blooming on Harrison
Arts District on Harrison between Highland & Taylor
10am - 7pm
90 Artists

Over the years, this family-oriented May event has highlighted the District through artist demonstrations, live music, dance performances and an art fair featuring selected guest artists and local crafts people.

For more info: oakparkartsdistrict.com

May 18 & 19*
Riverside

Riverside Arts Weekend
Guthrie Park in Downtown Riverside
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
70 artists in all media

A cultural weekend in this national historic landmark community, 10 miles west of Chicago, where you'll find art, well-known musicians, a fashion show and art projects for all ages. Spend your weekend with us on our tree-lined historic streets. City living at its best!

For more info: RiversideArtsWeekend.org

May 18 & 19*
Village of Palos Park

"Love the Park" Fine Arts Fair
Village Green at 8901 West 123rd St. in Palos Park
Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, Noon - 5pm
35+ Artists

May 19*
Woodstock

51st Annual Fair Diddley
Woodstock Square, Opera House, & other historic monuments
10am - 4pm
300 Exhibitors

For more info: www.mhrl.org

May 25 & 26*
Barrington, Illinois

10th Annual Barrington Art Festival
Cook & Station Streets in Downtown Barrington
10am - 5pm
130 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

May 25 & 26*
St. Charles Downtown

21st Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show
Riverside Ave. between Route 64/Main Street & Illinois Ave.
Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 5pm
100 Exhibitors

Held in 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.

For more info: www.downtownstcharles.org

May 25 & 26*
Schaumburg

32nd Annual Prairie Arts Festival
Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 201 Schaumburg Court
10 am - 5 pm
150+ Exhibitors

 

JUNE

June is the absolutely best month of the year to attend art festivals in the Chicago area. Do not miss these fine events.

Featured show: Gold Coast Art Fair
(sponsored listing)

June 1 & 2*
Chicago
Grant Park's Butler Field
South Lakeshore Drive & East Monroe Street
Saturday & Sunday
10am - 6pm
300 artists

Celebrate the summer season with an art-filled experience at the 61st annual Gold Coast Art Fair. Take in the art action with incredible demonstrations by artists, live music, and interactive art projects.

Go for a spin on the Spin Art machine to create a masterpiece of spiraled and splashes of paint. Savor the summer sun and Chicago’s stunning skyline in the city’s iconic Grant Park.

Enjoy a beer, fabulous food, and live music in one of our three Food, Music & Beer Oases!

For more info: https://amdurproductions.com/event/

June 1 & 2*
Chicago

72nd Annual 57th Street Art Fair
Hyde Park neighborhood, vicinity of William H Ray Elementary, 5631 S. Kimbark
Saturday 11am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm
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 mai ntains 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.

For more info: http://www.57thstreetartfair.org

June 1 & 2*
Sycamore

Northern Illinois Art Show
DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn, 133 West State Street
Saturday, 9am - 5pm; Sunday, 9am - 4pm
80 Exhibitors

June 8 & 9*
Hinsdale

46th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
Burlington Park, 30 East Chicago Avenue
10am - 5pm
130 Artists

June 8 & 9*
Chicago

45th Annual Wells Street Art Festival
On N. Wells Street, between North Avenue and Division
Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 9 pm
250+ Artists

Chicago's Old Town Art Fair

June 8 & 9*
Chicago

70th Annual Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle Historic District
Main Entry Gate - Lincoln Ave. at Wisconsin
Saturday 10am - 7pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm
Suggested donation of $10 per person; children enter free
250 Exhibitors

The Old Town Art Fair is a juried fine art fair with 250 nationally acclaimed artists, a garden walk, live music, a food court and a children’s corner.  Artwork includes 2D and 3D mixed media, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and works in metal, stone and wood.  Come see why the Old Town Art Fair has been voted #1 Art Fair in the country for the 4^th consecutive year!

For more info: www.oldtownartfair.com

June 8 & 9*
Arlington Heights, Illinois

17th Annual Promenade of Art Arlington Heights
held in Downtown Arlington Heights
10am - 5pm
135 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

June 15 & 16*
Evanston

48th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Main Street Station Shopping District - Downtown Evanston
Presented by the Evanston Festival Theatre
10am - 4pm
375 artists

June 22 & 23*
Naperville

Naperville Woman's Club 60th Art Fair
Naperville Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.
10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.napervillewomansclub.org

June 22 & 23*
Highland Park, Illinois

21st Annual Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts
Downtown Highland Park
10am - 5pm
125 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

June 22 & 23*
Winnetka

Art in the Village Fine Art Fair
Downtown Winnetka in Hubbard Woods Park
Sponsored by the North Shore Art League
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm
80+ Exhibitors

For more info: www.northshoreartleague.org

June 22 & 23*
Evanston

Fountain Square Artisan SummerFest
Sherman Avenue & Church Street
Saturday, 10am-9pm
Sunday, 10am-6pm
150 Exhibitors

June 22 & 23*
Bartlett

Global Arts Festival
Bartlett Park, North Ave.& Eastern St.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Free Admission
65 Exhibitors

Juried fine art festival returns to the beautiful shaded Bartlett Park.

June 28-30*
Chicago

11th Annual Millennium Art Festival
Michigan Avenue & Lake Street, Downtown Chicago
Friday 11am-6pm/Saturday 10am-6pm/Sunday 10am-5pm
130 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

 

JULY

July 5-7*
Glencoe, Illinois

9th Annual Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Esplanade at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Friday Members only Preview Party, 4pm - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

July 13 & 14*
Chicago, Illinois

6th Annual Southport Art Festival
Southport Avenue from Waveland to Byron
Saturday, 10am - 7pm; Sunday, 10am - 5pm
130 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

July 19 & 20*
Chicago

4th Annual Artfest Michigan Avenue
Pioneer Court at the base of the Chicago Tribune Tower
10am - 5pm
65 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

July 20 & 21*
Lake Zurich

Arts at the Lake
Paulus Park, 200 South Rand Road
Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
60 Artists

For more info: www.dwevents.org

July 27 & 28*
Geneva

15th Annual Geneva Fine Arts Fair
Downtown Geneva, 8 S. Third Street
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm
Street parking
Free admission
175 Exhibitors

This event takes place on the streets of Geneva, a nice small town in western Chicagoland. Quality of the work exhibited is very high, containing a good balance of fine art and contemporary craft.

For more info: www.emevents.com

July 27 & 28*
Glencoe, Illinois

11th Annual Glencoe Festival of Art
Green Bay Rd & Park Ave
10 am - 5 pm
130 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

July 27 & 28*
Glenview

66th Annual Glenview Summer Art Fair
Lyons School, Waukegan and Lake Ave.
11 am - 5 pm
105 Artists

AUGUST

Featured show:
Port Clinton Art Festival (sponsored listing)

August 24 & 25*
Highland Park, Illinois

600 Central Avenue
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 6pm
300 exhibitors

Port Clinton Art Festival attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 300 of the world’s most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity.

Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival. From onsite interactive art demonstrations by master artists to scavenger hunts designed for kids, the Port Clinton Art Festival truly has something for everyone.

For more info: https://amdurproductions.com/event/port-clinton-art-festival-2019/

August 3 & 4*
Elgin, Illinois

11th Annual Art & Soul on the Fox
Riverside Drive Promenade
Between Chicago St & Prairie Ave
Sat. & Sun., 10am - 5pm
75+ Exhibitors

August 3 & 4*
Glenview, Illinois

Art at the Glen
The Glen Tower Center
10am - 5pm
200 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

August 10 & 11*
Lincolnshire, Illinois

22nd Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival
Village Green Lincolnshire
10am - 5pm
120 Artists,

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

August 16-18*
Evanston, Illinois

6th Annual Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
Sherman Avenue from Clarke to Davis
Fri 4pm-Dusk; Sat 10am-Dusk; Sun 10am-5pm
150 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

August 24 & 25*
Oak Park

45th Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show
800 W. Lake Street
Saturday 11am - 7pm; Sunday, 9am - 5pm
130+ Exhibitors

For more info: www.americansocietyofartists.info

August 24 & 25*
Highland Park, Illinois

36th Annual Port Clinton Art Festival
Central Avenue - 1st & 2nd Streets
10am - 6pm
265 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

August 25 & 26*
Chicago

32nd Annual Bucktown Arts Fest
Senior Citizens Memorial Park
2300 N. Oakley Ave & 2300 W. Lyndale St.
11am - 7pm
200 Artists

 

SEPTEMBER

Featured Show: Andersonville Arts Fest
(sponsored listing)

September 21 & 22*
Chicago, Illinois

W Winona & N Clark Sts
Saturday & Sunday
10am - 5pm
100 artists

The festival features live music and great food from on-site and neighboring restaurants. Fun art activities for kids makes the Andersonville Arts Fest a destination for art enthusiasts of all ages. In 2010 the Andersonville business area was named a National Historic District because of its rich cultural and architectural history.

Andersonville Arts Fest caps off the annual Andersonville Arts Week, a celebration of artist receptions, exhibits, and displays at more than 70 businesses well-attended by the community.

For more info: https://amdurproductions.com/event/

This page is not complete for 2019 beyond this point. Please check back again for the correct dates! All updated shows will have an asterisk* after the date.

September 2 & 3
Lake Forest

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 13th Artisan Guild Fall Fair
Parking lots of Lake Forest Bank & Trust
Sunday - Monday, 10am - 5pm
45 exhibitors

Benefits local youth group C.R.O.Y.A. Live music, BBQ cookout, homemade ice cream, etc.

September 3 & 4
Lake Forest

64th Annual Art Fair on the Square
Sponsored by the Deer Path Art League
Market Square & Western Ave. next to the train station
10am - 5pm
180 Exhibitors
Free admission, free parking

For more info: www.deerpathartleague.org

September 7 & 8*
Mundelein

Mundelein Arts Festival
Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Avenue
10am - 5pm
45 Artists

For more info: www.mundeleinartsfestival.com

September 7 & 8*
LaGrange, Illinois

24th Annual West End Art Festival
Near the historic Stone Avenue Station, along Burlington Avenue between Brainard & Spring Avenues
Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
75 Artists. Free admission

For more info: www.lgba.com

September 7 & 8*
Oak Brook

Fine Art Festival at Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook Shopping Center, 100 Oakbrook Center
Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 11am - 6pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 7 & 8*
Deer Park

Deer Park Art Show
Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road
10am - 5pm
120 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 7 & 8*
Downer's Grove

43rd Downer's Grove Fine Arts Festival
Held on Main Street
10am - 5pm
50 Artists

For more info: www.downtowndg.org

September 7 & 8*
Chicago

Renegade Craft Fair
Division Street between Damen & Paulina in Wicker Park
11am - 7pm
300 Exhibitors

This event is full of DIY crafters. Expect crafty people who were traditionally rejected by the fine art fairs. Sounds like fun!

September 13*
Plainfield

Niche Handmade Fair
Held at The Sanctuary Plainfield, 24216 Lockport St.
4pm - 9pm
40 Exhibitors 

September 14 & 15*
Chicago

15th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Intersection Broadway & Belmont
Sat., 10am - 7pm
Sun., 10am - 6pm
125 Exhibitors

For more info: www.lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com

September 15 & 16
Warrenville

Art on the Prairie Fine Art & Craft Fair ~ Music Festival
City of Warrenville Complex, corner of Batavia & Butterfield
Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
50 Exhibitors

For more info: www.warrenvilleparks.org

September 14 & 15*
Chicago, Illinois

Printer's Row Art Fest
Dearborn Street from Harrison to Polk
10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 21*
Park Ridge

29th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Adventure
Hodges Park, 101 South Courtland
9am - 5pm
50 Artists

For more info: www.americansocietyofartists.info

September 21 & 22*
Naperville

34th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Along the Dupage River, Eagle Street & Jackson Avenue
10am - 5pm
135 Artists

135 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.

For more info: www.napervilleartleague.com

September 21 & 22*
South Barrington

3rd Annual Arboretum Art Festival
100 W. Higgins Road
10am - 5pm
70 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 21 & 22*
Skokie

1st North Shore Affordable Art Sale
Old Orchard Shopping Mall
10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 21 & 22*
Park Forest

64th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
Downtown Park Forest
Presented by the Tall Grass Arts Assn.
10am - 5pm
90 Exhibitors

The second-oldest juried art fair in the Chicagoland region, the fair features 90+ artists exhibiting in a range of media from painting, pastels, and photography to glass, ceramics, jewelry, and wood. Known as an exceptionally “artist friendly fair,” several of the artists have exhibited continuously for nearly four decades. Other, newer artists are returning from as far away as Florida and California.

The Village of Park Forest will host a music fest on Saturday showcasing four bands that perform jazz, pop, and blues. On Sunday, fest favorites Patchouli will perform. The fair includes many activities for young children such as an art contest, mural painting, tie dying, stories and art activities offered by the Park Forest Public Library and more.

The Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery will be open during the fair and is featuring “Explosive Expressions: the Annual Gallery Artists Exhibit.” The Gallery and the fair are open to the public, free of charge.

For additional information or a map to Park Forest, see the Tall Grass Arts Association website at www.tallgrassarts.org, its Facebook page, or call the gallery at (708) 748-3377.

Patrons at a jewelry booth in Park Forest

September 21 - 23
Glencoe

34th American Craft Exposition
Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday Preview Party:
6:30pm-9pm (tickets $175)
Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm
$15 for three-day pass
140 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

September 21-22*
Chicago, Illinois

Andersonville Arts Fest
W Winona Street & N Clark Street
10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

September 22 & 23
Barrington

Art in the Barn 
Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W Highway 22
10am - 5pm
166 Exhibitors

September 29 & 30*
Chicago

Edgewater Arts Festival
1040-1190 West Granville Ave.
El Red Line, Granville stop (wheelchair accessible)
11am - 6pm
$5 suggested donation
100+ exhibitors

Now in its 6th year, the Festival features an impressive multi-cultural and multi-generational lineup of Chicago artists and performers, and is rapidly growing into one of the city's premier artistic events. The event’s combination of welcoming and relaxed “neighborhood block party” atmosphere and “big city” caliber art sets it apart from other art shows and attracts thousands of art lovers and buyers from all over the city.

This year’s program will include:

• 100+ Chicago-based artists, selected by juried process, exhibiting original works in painting, photography, glasswork, illustration, pottery, mixed media, functional/wearable art and hand-made jewelry
• 3 stages of eclectic live music, with 20 acts and 50+ performers of jazz, reggae, blues, funk, flamenco, African drumming, rock, new age electronica, classical music, folk and choir singing
• Beer Garden with craft beers and food from Edgewater restaurants
• Young Artists’ Gallery, with artworks by students of local grade schools and high schools
• Performing artists
• Children’s Music Talent Showcase, with performances by elementary school aged kids who reside in Edgewater

For more info: edgewaterartists.com

OCTOBER

October 4-7
Chicago, Illinois

Mosaic: Albany Park Arts Festival
Twisted Hippo Brewing, 2925 West Montrose
10 Indoor Exhibitors on October 4th
                       and
Arts Popup Space, 4654 N. Kedzie Ave
20 Indoor Exhibitors on October 7th

October 6 & 7
South Barrington, Illinois

Arboretum Art Festival of South Barrington
Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road
10am - 5pm
100 Artists

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

October 31 - November 3*
Chicago, Illinois

SOFA
(Sculpture Objects Functional Art Design)
Festival Hall, Navy Pier
Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday Noon-6pm

For more info: http://www.sofaexpo.com/visit

 

NOVEMBER

November 1-4
Chicago

23rd Annual SOFA
(Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art)
Navy Pier, downtown
Friday & Saturday, 11am - 7pm; Sunday, Noon - 6pm

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.

Art glass by Chad Balster

November 2 & 3
Elmhurst

8th Annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market
Presented by Edward Jones
Wilder Mansion
211 S. Prospect Avenue
Friday, 4pm - 9pm
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
60+ Exhibitors

For more info: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com

November 9 & 10
Lake Forest

French Market Holiday Boutique
400 N. Hastings Rd Lake Forest in the CROYA student union at Lake Forest Recreation Center
Wednesday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm
30 exhibitors

Flea Market, French Bistro Cafe, music. Benefits Mothers Trust.

November 16-18
Evanston

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar
The Woman's Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Avenue
Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday Noon-4pm
60 Exhibitors

WCE Holiday Bazaar features artists who design and/or hand-make their own wares. 

November 17 - December 22*
Evanston

16th Annual Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
Held at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street
Monday-Friday, 9am - 9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am - 4pm
140 Artisans

For more info: www.evanstonartcenter.org

November 24 & 25
St. Charles

Chicago Pop Culture Con
Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center, 4051 E Main Street
Presented by Zurko Promotions
Saturday, 9am - 6pm; Sunday, 9am - 3pm
100 Artists, Writers, Publishers

For more info: www.chicagopopculturecon.com

November 27
Chicago

Holiday Market at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
6:30pm - 10pm
65 vendors

For more info: holiday-market-at-lincoln-park-zoo-tickets

November 29 - December 2
Arlington

Lamb's Farm Holiday Lights Gifts and Craft Fair
Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W Euclid Avenue
Thursday, 1pm - 9pm; Friday, 11am - 9pm
Saturday, 9am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
600 vendors

DECEMBER

Featured Show:
19th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show (sponsored listing)

Where:
The Mart
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654

When:
December 5, 10am – 8pm; December 6, 11am – 8pm
December 7, 10am - 7pm; December 8, 10am – 5pm

The 19th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that offers the ultimate holiday shopping experience including more than 600 makers from North America presenting hand-crafted and specialty items, artwork, festive food offerings from gourmet vendors, fashion shows and live music.

The One of a Kind Show is the ideal place to find truly unique gifts for the holidays, the show features a wide range of price points and media/categories including accessories, bath & body, ceramics, fashion, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet, holiday, jewelry, kids, metal, mixed media, paintings, pet products, photography, sculpture and wood. In addition to shopping directly from artists, attendees will enjoy artist demonstrations, crafting workshops, fashion shows, gourmet cafes and live music.

For more info: www.oneofakindshowchicago.com

Featured show: MADE (sponsored listing)

December 15
Chicago

401 North Morgan
Indoors at Chicago’s Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop
Sunday 11am - 5pm

A carefully-curated experience showcasing handmade, tailor made, custom made, homemade, loft made, city made, kitchen made, well made, finely made, creatively made, uniquely made, precisely made, beautifully made, perfectly made, outrageously made, delicately made, in-your-face made, and deliciously made. A day for those in search of the next great thing to come see, taste, drink, try on, wear, enjoy, fall in love with, buy and own.

MADE is 8 days before Christmas, and two weeks before New Years.

To reserve your parking spot for MADE, visit the Morgan Manufacturing SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

For more info: https://amdurproductions.com/event/

December 1 & 2
Marengo & Union

Marengo & Union Holiday Housewalk
Saturday, 9am - 4pm; Sunday, 10am - 3pm
75+ Crafters in 25+ locations

Visit Christmas-decorated period houses in historic Marengo and Union townships, and view arts and crafts available for purchase at these locations.

December 1-22
Evanston

16th Annual Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
Held at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street
Monday-Friday, 9am - 9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am - 4pm
140 Artisans

For more info: www.evanstonartcenter.org

December 5-8*
Chicago

One of a Kind Show & Sale® Chicago
The Merchandise Mart, 7th floor
Adults $12

Over 600 of North America's best artists & craftspeople. Immerse yourself in the unique shopping experience of the 18th annual One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago. From one-on-one chats with 600 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.

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 7 & 8
Lake Forest

Stirling Hall Annual Holiday Art Sale
60 East Old Mill Road
Friday, 6pm - 9pm;  Saturday, 10am - 4pm
20 Exhibitors

December 7-16
Chicago

3rd annual Holiday Pop-UP
Mill Mart, 2153 W. North Ave.
Hosted by The Weaving Mill and 1733, two companies doing small-scale manufacturing in Chicago
Opening reception Friday 5-9pm
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; Tue-Fri 2pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

December 8
Palatine

Fremd Holiday Boutique
Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road
9am - 4pm
Free admission
250 Exhibitors

December 8 & 9
Chicago

Quartersawn Pop-Up Show  - new
Gallery 1070, 1070 West Granville Avenue
Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 6pm
3 Furniture & Home Decor Makers

December 8 & 9
Chicago

Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Holstein Park Fieldhouse, 2200 N. Oakley Avenue
Noon - 5pm each day
100 Exhibitors

This show is an opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and original works of art.

December 16
Chicago

MADE
Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop
401 North Morgan
11am - 5pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

FEBRUARY

Featured Show: MADE (sponsored listing)

February 10
Chicago

Indoors, Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop
11 am to 5 pm

A one-day experience in Chicago

The February MADE Show focuses on art and gifts from the heart

MADE. It’s about the passion Makers put into what they do … and the work they make.

MADE. A different kind of show, featuring everything made by hand, by Makers and the work they love to make. From art to food, clothing to lotions, stationary to furniture …

MADE. The newest, best, quirkiest, most exciting sampling of art, food, drinks, décor, accessories, and fashion.

February is only 4 days from Valentine’s Day and only 3 days from Galentine’s Day. Parking? Book parking in advance through SpotHero.

For more info: amdurproductions.com/event/made-feb.

February 10
Chicago

MADE
Chicago's Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop
401 North Morgan
11am - 5pm
100 Exhibitors

For more info: www.amdurproductions.com

...and nearby in Michigan:

February 2*
Kalamazoo, MI

Garage Sale Art Fair
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
2900 Lake Street
9:30am - 4pm
Admission: $4.00
140 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 2 & 3
Palatine

46th Annual Kirk Spring Showcase of Arts & Crafts
Samuel A. Kirk School, 510 Plum Grove Road
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
95 Exhibitors

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Comments

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Sandra, I have no idea who puts on The Annual Mid Winter Fair in Kansas city. I have looked around but they don't seem to have a website so it is very hard to find anything out about them. Sorry I was of no help.

[sandra johnson]

Who puts on the Annual Mid Winter Fair in Kansas city on Feb 8th, 9th and 10th?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello CGward, Our website is set up to be compatible for use on cell phones. Not totally sure that is what you mean but you can view our Art Fair Calendar easily from your cell phone.

[Cgward]

U guys need an app for cell phone usage it would be a great thing for your site.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Rena, Is there an ical? What is an ical. We don't have every single Chicago area show on our calendar. If you have a hone, our calendar goes where ever you go. Our website is phone ready.

[rena]

Hi-
is there an ical download with all chicago land dates?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Donna, First off, I am so sorry you went to a show and it was not happening. I would like to know which show that was so I can check on it. Secondly, shows request that their event be added to our calendar months in advance. While they make sure to get their show on our calendar they rarely ever let us know that they removed, discontinued, or changed the show. I check shows 6 to 8 months out and verify the dates and other information about the show. However, if a show changes anything and they don't tell us, I don't know to make the correction on our calendar. Amdur shows usually have a live link with their shows. You could go to their website and check to see if there is a problem. I know how it is when you are all ready to go to a show and it is not there. Again, I am sorry that happened to you. We try very hard on our end to make sure our calendar is up to date.

[Donna]

Makes for the 2nd time I have tried to go to something that was listed on your art fair calendar (and 2nd by Amdur Productions) and neither panned out. Meaning there was nothing. No art fair at all at either of the two that were listed on this calendar. Does this information get validated? Or updated when it's been determined an event is no longer occurring?

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Maricela, This is a Calendar for art shows. We have nothing to do with helping people get into art shows. If you want help with that you can join Art Fair Insiders. That is a website for artists who are selling their art work for a living. Good luck.

[Maricela Dominguez]

Hi how can I become an exhibitor? I'm a crafter I make beautiful paper flowers 🌺

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Ellen, I am sorry that you went to this show only to discover that it was the following weekend. Rarely do shows send us their show dates leaving me to hunt for about 90% of the dates. I try to have the calendar updated about 6 months out. So, if a show changes their dates I have no idea once I have updated it. Thanks for using our calendar. I will try to make sure the dates are correct.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Sharon, I am sorry that the dates were wrong. I have to find 90% of these dates myself. I try to have the dates updated 6 months out. If a show changes their dates some time after that they rarely inform us of that. That is why it is always a good idea to give the website a look before you go to the show. Thanks for using our website. I will continue to try to make sure our dates are correct if at all possible.

[Ellen Robinson]

You ought to double check your calendar. Went to Old Orchard today only to find out that the annual Northshore Shore Festival of Art is next weekend, July 8 & 9. Your calendar is apparently unreliable.

[Sharon wasick]

Your information is not correct. I went to old orchard/westfield shopping center today and they do NOT have a show today. You state the dates are7/1and 7/2. It's the following weekend. Kind of annoyed since I went there and found out it was not this weekend.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Patricia. Thanks for sending your show info in to us. Show info is not posted here. If you would like to submit your show to be included on our calendar, go to our website and click the link to submit your show. We will go from there.

[Patricia MacMillan]

Wine and Art Walk

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Linda. We don't publish shows in the comment section. If you want to list your show with us go to the home page and click on Advertise your show with us in the left hand column. You will find directions on how to list your show on our calendar.

[Linda Levin]

SOAR Artisan Market

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Michael, Thanks for your comment. I have updated the Winter Boutique Arts & Crafts Fair to December 10th. I hope you have a great turn out.

[Michael Dickson]

Howdy...I noticed that your date for the Hawthorn Middle School Boutique in Vernon Hills is wrong--the date is actually December 10th, not December 5th, as listed here...thought you'd like to know.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Sheryl, Did you remember the Port Clinton Art Festival? I hope so. How was the show? Let us know.

[Sheryl]

You FORGOT the Port Clinton Art Festival. 8/29-30, 2015. 260 juried artists.

[Jacki Bils]

Hello Aaron, I can't tell you how much it would cost you to have a booth in a show. Every show has their own fees. Fees vary from show to show. You will need to contact the shows you want to show your work in. For information about the business of selling your work at art shows you might like to join us at Art Fair Insiders. Copy and paste this into your browser: www.artfairinsiders.com. Good luck

[Aaron F Ruiz]

Hi
Could you please inform me on how can I get a booth to sell my handmade merchandise. how much is it? how those this work. please inform me.

Thank you
AFR

[Jacki Bils]

Hello O Mahieu, We don't have anything to do with the shows or with their decisions on selecting artists for their shows. My suggestion is that you need to go to the website of the shows you would like to sell your work in. Look for the information on applying to their show. You should find a list of the rules you must follow and an application. Most shows have this on line. Some do not. You will just have to look around. Once you find a show you are interested in you can apply. Good luck