Art Festivals are in full swing again this summer. They’re a great way to inspire the creative side of your kids and find that special piece for your home at the same time.
June 4-5, 10am-4pm
Annual Fine Arts Festival
Oak Brook: 630-655-2090
Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Rd. Features paintings,
ceramics, hand-woven textiles, mosaics, pastels, stained glass,
jewelry and photography. Free.
June 4-5, 10am-5pm
Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts
Deerfield
On Park Avenue, east of Metra station.
June 4-5, 10am-5pm
Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival
Buffalo Grove: 847-926-4300
Buffalo Grove Town Center, Lake Cook Rd. & Rte 83 (McHenry Rd.).
June 5, 10am-4pm
Good Old Summertime Art Fair
Kenosha, WI: 262-654-0065
Civic Center Park, 900 57th St.
June 11-12, 10am-5pm
The 13th Annual Promenade of Art Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights: 847-926-4300
Downtown at 121 W. Campbell & Vail.
June 11-12,10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
Monument Square Art Festival
Racine, WI
Main Street, between 5th & 6th Sts.
June 11-12
Lake Geneva Paint-In
Lake Geneva, WI, downtown
June 11-12, 10am-5pm
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
Hinsdale: 630-323-3952
Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., between Garfield & Washington Sts.
June 11-12, 10am-6pm
Old Town Art Fair
Chicago: 312-337-1938
Old Town Triangle District, Lincoln Ave. & Wisconsin St.
June 11-12, 10am-10pm
Wells Street Art Festival
Chicago: 312-591-6106
North Wells between North Ave. and Division.
June 12, noon-5pm
Art in the Park-Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village: 847-437-9494
Village on the Green, 1001 Wellington Ave. Featuring beautiful
artwork, talented performers and creative activities. Includes juried
fine arts, children’s art exhibit, open air studio, entertainment, food
& wine, silent auction. Free.
June 17-18, Fri. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm
College Hill Arts Festival
Cedar Falls, IA: 319-277-4972
College Hill, 23rd & College St.
June 18, 10am-4pm
21st Annual Arts Festival
Grayslake: 847-223-6888
Downtown, Whitney St.
June 18-19, 10am-4pm
Cantigny Art in Bloom
Wheaton: 630-668-5161
Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd.
June 18-19
Algonquin’s Art on Fox
Algonquin: 847-658-2700
Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St.
June 18-19, 10am-9pm
Custer Fair
Evanston
Main Street Shopping District, 600 Main St. The art, entertainment
and food are diverse, and the event is free to the public.
June 18-19, 10am-6pm
Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park
Chicago: 847-926-4300
Grant Park’s Butler Field at Lake Shore Dr. and Monroe St. One of the
oldest and most well attended American art festivals. It features
more than 300 artists from around the world. Free.
June 18-19, 10am-5pm
Artists on the Bluff
Lake Bluff
Village Green, Route 176 and Sheridan Rd.
June 24-26
Logan Square Art Festival
Chicago
By Illinois Centennial Monument. Arts, music, food and drink.
June 25-26, 10am-5pm
The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Arts
Highland Park: 847-926-4300
Downtown, Sheridan Rd. & Park Ave.
June 25-26, 10am-5pm
Art Fest-Bartlett
Bartlett: 630-372-4152
Bartlett Park, 102. N. Eastern.
July 2-3, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Glencoe: 847-926-4300
Esplanade in the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd.
July 8-10
Millennium Art Festival
Chicago: 847-926-4300
Lake St. at Michigan Ave. Hours: Fri. 11am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm,
Sun. 10am-5pm.
July 9-10, 10am-5pm
Naperville Woman’s Club Juried Art Fair
Naperville: 630-209-1246
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.
July 16-17, noon-10pm
Southport Art Festival
Chicago
3700 N. Southport. Eccentric mix of the culinary, visual, and performing arts showcasing local artisans, area restaurants and Chicago’s favorite entertainers. $5 donation.
July 16-17, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
Art In The Park
Northbrook
Village Green Park, Meadow and Shermer Rds. More than 70 artists, music, food and children’s activities. Free. Steps from the Northbrook Metra. Ample parking.
July 16-17, noon-7pm
Ethnic Arts Festival
Evanston: 847-448-8260
Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St.
July 23-24
Geneva Fine Arts Fair
Geneva: 630-232-6060
Downtown, Third St.
July 23-24, 10am-5pm
North Shore Festival of Art at Old Orchard
Skokie: 847-926-4300
Westfield Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center.
July 30-31
Glenview Summer Art Fair
Glenview: 847-724-4007
Lyons School grounds at Lake St. & Waukegan Rd.
July 30-31, 10am-5pm
Glencoe Festival of Art
Glencoe: 847-926-4300
Downtown, Green Bay Rd. & Park Ave.
Aug. 6-7
Art and Soul on the Fox
Elgin: 847-741-7375
DuPage Court, S. Grove Ave & Spring St.
Aug. 6-7
David Adler Cultural Center’s Festival of the Arts
Libertyville: 847-367-0707
Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Hours Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.
Aug. 6-7, 11am-6pm
Lakeshore Arts Festival
Evanston: 847-448-8260
Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. & Church St.
Aug. 6-7, 10am-6pm
Art at the Glen Town Center
Glenview: 847-926-4300
The Glen Town Center, 1800 Patriot Blvd.
Aug. 13-14, Sat. 10-5pm; Sun. 10-4pm
Art in the Park
Lake Geneva, WI: 262-249-7988
Flat Iron Park at Center and Wrigley St.
Aug 13-14, 10am-5pm
Lincolnshire Art Festival
Lincolnshire: 847-926-4300
Village Green, Milwaukee Ave & Old Half Day Rd.
Aug. 15-16
Huntley Art Fest
Huntley: 414-897-1908
Historical District, corner of Church & Main St.
Aug. 17-18, noon-7pm
West Loop Art Fest
Chicago
800 N. Washington. Amazing lineup of nearly 100 talented artists in one of the city’s hottest emerging neighborhoods. High-end art, rocking music, and local food and craft vendors. $5 suggested donation.
Aug. 20-21, Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 9am-5pm
Oak Park Ave-Lake Arts and Crafts Show
Oak Park: 847-991-4748
Scoville Park, 800 W Lake St. Artists & crafts artists fill historic Scoville Park with work they themselves created. Explore an enticing array ranging from glassworks, paintings, pottery, jewelry, and art wear to photography, graphics, wood arts and much more. Free admission.
Aug 20-21
Fall Festival of Fine Art
Oak Brook
Oakbrook Center. Fine art media.
Aug. 27-28
Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts
Glen Ellyn: 630-790-9180
Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Rd.
Aug 27-28, 11am-7pm
Bucktown Arts Fest
Chicago: 312-409-8305
Senior Citizens Park, 2200 N. Oakley at Lyndale.
Aug. 27-28, 10am-6pm
Port Clinton Art Festival
Highland Park: 847-926-4300
Port Clinton Square, Central, 1st & 2nd Sts.
Sept. 3-4
Third Ward Art Festival
Milwaukee, WI
In Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee’s arts and fashion district.
Sept 10-11, 10am-5pm
Arts in the Park-Palatine
Palatine: 847-392-2848
Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Rd. Enjoy musical arts and create works of art. Live entertainment. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn about acting and participate in visual arts projects. Adapted art equipment available. Free, but requires registration at NWSRA, 3000 W. Central Rd., Rolling Meadows, or at the park the day of the event. Free.
Sept. 30, Oct.1-2
Art & Big Fork Festival
Evanston: downtown