Midwestern Summer Art Festivals and Fairs
Summer in Chicago means many things - sailing, enjoy the beach and lakefront, music festivals, street fairs, fireworks and more. While we welcome many tourists and visitors all summer long, Chicagoans also make their own plans to get out of town. CGN offers many opportunities to enjoy art on your travels -whether you are staying close to home, exploring a new neighborhood, or taking a road trip to Wisconsin, Michigan or Indiana.
Happy travels!
CHICAGO
June 7-8
• Hyde Park
67th Annual 57th Street Art Fair
57th Street in Hyde Park, Between Kenwood and Woodlawn
Saturday, 11-6; Sunday, 10-5. Admission is free. 250+ Exhibitors.
June 14-15
• Old Town
65th Annual Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle: 1763 N. North Park Ave.
Saturday and Sunday 10-6. $7 admission. 250 Exhibitors
June 21-22
• Downtown
Gold Coast Art Fair
Grant Park’s Butler Field, corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Saturday and Sunday 10-6. 350 artists
July 11-13
• Downtown
23rd Annual Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival
Downtown, Pioneer Court
435 N. Michigan Ave. in front of the Tribune Tower. Friday and Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5. 200 Artists
SUBURBS
May 10-11, June 7-8, July 12-13, August 9-10
• Grayslake
Zurko Grayslake Antique Markets
Lake County Fairgrounds. 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake
Antique markets, flea markets and specialty shows take place throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, all year long.
May 17
• Oak Park
What’s Blooming on Harrison Street Art Festival
Harrison Street, between Highland and Taylor
Saturday 10-8. 90 Artists
May 17-18
• Riverside
Riverside Arts Weekend
Central Business District: E. Quincy St., inside Goethe Park
Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4. 70 artists in all media
A cultural weekend in this national historic landmark community. Art, well-known musicians, a fashion show, art projects for all ages.
June 21-22
• Winnetka
Art in the Village Fine Art Fair
Downtown Winnetka - Lincoln & Elm. Sponsored by North Shore Art League.
Saturday 10-6; Sunday, 10-5. 80+ Exhibitors
June 28-29
• Evanston
35th Annual Evanston Fountain Square Art Festival
Sherman Ave. and Church St.
Saturday and Sunday 10-6. 225 exhibitors
July 3-6
• Crystal Lake
35th Annual Lakeside Fest
401 Country Club Rd.
Thur 4–11, Fri and Sat 12–11, Su 12-10 (Fireworks at Dusk)
Live bands, food, carnival, family activities, beverage garden. All proceeds benefit Lakeside Legacy Foundation and support the arts, historic preservation and community events and programs.
August 31-September 1
• Lake Forest
60th Annual Art Fair on the Square
Historic Market Square and Western Ave. next to train station
Sunday and Monday 10-5. 170 Exhibitors. Free admission, free parking. Sponsored by the Deer Path Art League.
MICHIGAN
July 12-13
• St. Joseph, MI
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
along Lake Michigan
July 11 kick-off party 5-9. Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5. 216 Artists
This juried fair overlooks Lake Michigan, giving you a visually enthralling vista filled with creative works of art. Run by the Krasl Art Center you will see artists in a setting they love in the heart of the art fair season.
INDIANA
August 16-17
• Michigan City, IN
33rd Annual Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival
Washington Park. 115 Lake Shore Dr.
Saturday 10-6; Sunday, 10-5. 110 Exhibitors
WISCONSIN
June 20-22
• Milwaukee, WI
Lakefront Festival of the Arts
Milwaukee Art Museum grounds. 700 N. Museum Dr.
Friday 10-10; Saturday 10-7; Sunday 10-5. 170 Exhibitors
For 50 years, the Lakefront Festival of Arts has been bringing art to life on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Started in 1963, this three-day fundraising event has evolved from a gathering of a handful of artists to a vibrant, exciting, and wide-ranging festival with something for everyone.
July 12-13
• Madison, WI
Art Fair Off the Square
Presented by Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. + on the Monona Terrace. Convention Center Esplanade.
Saturday 9-6; Sunday 10-5. 140 Wisconsin Artists
The two day art showcase includes food and unexpected, spontaneous happenings. Ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, paper-making, photography, wood, and more.
