Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival – Evanston, IL
AUGUST 16, 2024 12PM-5PM AUGUST 17, 2024 10AM-5PM AUGUST 18, 2024 10AM-5PM
Location: 800 CHURCH ST EVANSTON, IL
The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 16-18. Join fellow art lovers in browsing thousands of original pieces from an impressive 150 juried artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, photography and so much more. Take a break at the extensive tasty foods area, try a painting class, or visit the Kids Art Zone with the little artist in your life.
Admire the creativity of 150 original artists
Enjoy free entry and nearby parking
Treat yourself at The Big Fork, a huge variety of refreshments, adult beverages, and foods from an eclectic collection of food trucks and local favorites as well as live music
Stop in the Kids Art Zone for art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
Take a live painting class at the fest!
Start clicking at our multiple selfie stations
Davis St. Metra and CTA stations just steps away
Get your steps in! This festival is accessible and easy to walk!
Port Clinton Art Festival – Highland Park, IL
AUGUST 24, 2024 10AM-5PM AUGUST 25, 2024 10AM-5PM
Location: 600 CENTRAL AVENUE HIGHLAND PARK, IL
See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from 260 of the best artists in the country. Have kids? Get creative at the Kids Art Zone with art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer, specialty coffee, tasty treats and live music. Look for Kid Friendly Art Tent & Live Art Demo stations and interact with our artists! Celebrate 41 years of art at Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park.
See the works of 260 “best of the best” artists at this historically ranked national top festival
Enjoy free entry and easy, close parking
Treat yourself to a cold beer, coffees, and tasty BBQ, Mexican, Italian ice and more
Stop in the Kids Art Zone for art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
Take a live painting class at the fest!
Steps from the Highland Park Metra station
Get your steps in! This festival is accessible and easy to walk!
