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Regional Art Shows
Fairs, Festivals
and Events
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa and Illinois
Regional Art Shows
Fairs, Festivals
and Events
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa and Illinois
MidwestArt Fairs
2013-2014 Fall & Spring Preview Show Guide2013-2014 Fall & Spring Preview Show Guide
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FALL 2013-2014 PREVIEWVol. 24 No.2 Midwest Art FairsMidwest Art Fairs Copyright © ISSN 1060-3107,ISBN 9781-882975-65-5 is published twice annually(February and August) by New North Publishing.
Contact: Midwest Art FairsPO Box 72Pepin, Wisconsin 54759
715-442-2022 - 715-442-3027 FaxE-mail: [email protected]
Publishers: James W. Schiller & Carol L. InderiedenPrinting: La Crosse Graphics, Inc.
Welcome to Midwest Art Fairs. Now in its thirty-seventh year of publication, Midwest Art Fairs continues to provide consumersand exhibitors with the most current, up-to-date, and compre-hensive information about art and craft fairs in the UpperMidwest. Midwest Art Fairs also features a resource guide to arts-related businesses, organizations, and educational institutions.This section of the directory presents services available to con-sumers throughout the region.
Midwest Art Fairs is published twice a year, each February andAugust. All information contained in the directory is provided byindependent promoters of events. Acceptance of classified listingsand advertising does not reflect an endorsement of these prod-ucts, promoters, services or events by Midwest Art Fairs or itsemployees.
We recommend that exhibitors check with promoters or spon-sors of events to confirm dates, locations, and other terms listedin Midwest Art Fairs, since information may be subject to change.Please contact sponsors directly for entry forms and applicationguidelines.
If you would like to list your event, service or organization in the 2014 Annual issue (available in February), please fill out andreturn the appropriate form on pg. 60 by November 15, 2013. Formore information about fairs and festivals check our website at www.midwestartfairs.com.
CONTENTSARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS Listings By DateSeptember–December 2013 9–40January –December 2014 Preview 40–502014 Calendar 51
ARTS RESOURCESArts Organizations, Arts Education 52Digital Printing, Framing 52–53Galleries, Shops & Retail 53Professional Services, Credit Card Acceptance 54Equipment Sales & Rental 54Art & Craft Materials & Suppliers 54–55Ceramics, Beads, Fibers & Textiles 55Index 56–59Advertising Rates & Form 60
Bob Carls, the artist who created the piece featured onthe cover of this issue of Midwest Art Fairs, has beenworking with wood for over 23 years. His carved andturned-wood vessels can be found in the permanent col-lection of the Minnesota State Historical Society and incorporate and private collections worldwide. Intriguedwith the strong, graphic quality of laminated wood, Carlsoften combines industrial grade plywood with natural,organic materials both on and off the lathe to create hisunique, functional and decorative pieces.
Carls' and his wife, Amy Sharpe, also own and operateRipple River Gallery & Woodturning Studio near Aitkin,Minnesota. The gallery features their own work as well as the work of over 50 other contemporary craft and fineartists. For more information about Bob Carls and theRipple River Gallery, go to www.ripplerivergallery.com.Each year Carls also participates in the Crossing BordersStudio Tour on Lake Superior's North Shore. For moreinformation about this fall's art tour see www.crossing-bordersstudiotour.com.
On the Cover: Figured Walnut Bowl, Birdseye Maple,Maple Plywood, Mixed Hardwoods & Veneers, Bob Carls.Cover Photo: Bob Carls. Bottom Photo: Amy Sharpe.
Bob Carls
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Antioch Chamberof Commerce& Industry, 882 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: [email protected]
AntiochILLINOIS
Visit our website at www.AntiochChamber.org for applications.
2014Summer &FallArt&Craft Fairs
Antioch’s Fall Arts&Crafts Faire Sept. 7–8, 2013 & Sept. 6–7, 2014
Antioch’s Summer Arts & Crafts FaireJune 14–15, 2014
WestRidge Mall
2013 Show Dates
Fall Art, Craft & Home ShowOctober 5, 2013
Holiday Art, Craft & Home ShowNovember 9, 2013
Christmas Art,Craft & Home ShowDecember 7, 2013
Show Schedule
WestRidge Mall2001 Lincoln Ave. W.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537For more information contact:Jeannie Nicholson-Anderson
(218) [email protected]
ST MICHAEL–ALBERTVILLEWOMEN OF TODAY
CRAFT SHOWS
FALL CRAFT SHOWNovember 23, 2013
SPRING CRAFT SHOWAND BUSINESS EXPO
March 15, 2014
Held at theSt. Michael–AlbertvilleMiddle School West(same location, new name)
For More Information:800-340-9817www.stmawt.org
Mcgregor-MarquetteChamber of Commerce
www.mcgreg-marq.org
800-896-0910
38th Fall Art &Craft Festival
October 5–6, 2013
21st Leaf Arts &Crafts Festival
October 12–13, 2013
35th Spring Arts & Craft FestivalMay 24–26, 2014
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Har Mar Mall
Miller Hill Mall
Eden Prairie Center
Northtown Mall
Har Mar Mall
Knollwood Mall
Eden Prairie Center
Miller Hill Mall
Har Mar Mall
Southtown Mall
Northtown Mall
Eden Prairie Center
Knollwood Mall
Har Mar Mall
Knollwood Mall
Northtown Mall
Southtown Mall
Knollwood Mall
Southtown Mall
Eden Prairie CenterNorthtown MallHar Mar MallKnollwood MallEden Prairie CenterMiller Hill MallNorthtown MallSouthtown MallHar Mar MallMiller Hill MallEden Prairie CenterNorthtown MallHar Mar MallEden Prairie CenterNorthtown MallMiller Hill MallEden Prairie CenterMiller Hill MallHar Mar Mall
Lifestyle Show
Lifestyle Show
Modern Living
Modern Living
Modern Living
Modern Living
Home & Lifestyle
Modern Living
Modern Living
Modern Living
Home & Gift Show
Holiday Gift Show
Modern Living
Holiday Gift Show
Holiday Gift Show
Christmas Gift Show
Holiday Gift Show
Christmas Gift Show
Christmas Gift Show
September 5–8
September 13–15
September 19–22
September 26–29
October 3–6
October 10–13
October 17–20
October 18–20
October 24–27
October 25–27
November 1–3
November 7–10
November 14–17
November 21–24
November 26–Dec 1
November 27–Dec 1
December 5–8
December 13–26
December 14–26
Modern LivingModern LivingLifestyle ShowBetter Living ShowValetines ShowMinnesota LivingMinnesota LivingMinnesota LivingLifestyle ShowLifestyle ShowMinnesota LivingMinnesota LivingLifestyle ShowHome & ModernEaster Gift ShowModern Living ShowMothers Day GiftMothers Day GiftModern Living Show
January 9–12January 16–19January 23–26January 30–Feb 2February 6–9February 14–16February 20–23February 27–Mar 2March 6–9March 14–16March 20–23March 27–30April 3–6April 10–13April 16–19April 25–27May 1–4May 9–11May 15–18
2013 FALL SHOWS
September–December
2014 SPRING
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BOAT/RV SHOWS HOME SHOWS ART FAIRSHOLIDAY SHOWS LEISURE SHOWS SPORTS SHOWS
For more information call 612.418.4374 or email us [email protected] or check out our website uniques-shows.com
1769 Lexington Avenue, Suite 319, Roseville, MN 55113
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32nd ANNUAL TOURCANTERBURY PARK
Shakopee, MNMarch 28, 29, 30, 2014Attendance: 13,000-17,000
RALSTON ARENARalston, NE
April 4, 5, 6, 2014Attendance: 11,000-13,000
THE ODEUMVilla Park, IL
April 11, 12, 13, 2014Attendance: 11,000
FRIDAY 11AM TO 9 PMSATURDAY 9 AM TO 6 PMSUNDAY 10 AM TO 5 PM
31st ANNUAL TOURSIOUX FALLS
CONVENTION CENTERSioux Falls, SD
October 25, 26, 27, 2013Attendance: 17,000-20,000
WISCONSIN STATEFAIR PARKWest Allis, WI
November 1, 2, 3, 2013Attendance: 15,000-20,000
RALSTON ARENAOmaha, NE
November 7, 8, 9, 10, 2013Attendance: 18,000-20,000
CANTERBURY PARKShakopee, MN
November 14, 15, 16, 17, 2013Attendance: 26,000-30,000
THE ODEUMVilla Park, IL
November 21, 22, 23, 24, 2013Attendance: 18,000-24,000
THURSDAY 11 AM TO 9 PM(Omaha, Shakopee, & Villa Park)
FRIDAY 11AM TO 9 PMSATURDAY 9 AM TO 7 PMSUNDAY 10 AM TO 5 PM
2014 2013
2013 Craft Show Dates November 2, 2013
40th Annual Clara City Fall Arts & Craft
2014 Craft Show DatesApril 5, 2014
28th Annual Clara City Spring Show
May 3, 201426th Annual Alexandria Spring Show
July 3–5, 201423rd Annual Spicer 4th of July
November 1, 201441st Annual Clara City Fall Arts & Craft
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39 Years of Organizing and Promoting Shows
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Briggs Motley & Associates LLC
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www.briggsmotley.com
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13th OKTOBERFEST AUTUMN DAYS CRAFT SHOW
October 5–6, 2013
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Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Show Dates
March 29–April 13Braemar Golf Course
Club House
October 5–13Fairgrounds
Rochester, Minnesota
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MidwestArt Fairs
Your regional guideto over 1,200 art &craft shows inMinnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois,Iowa, North Dakota,& South Dakota.All the informationyou need to planyour 2011 & 2012show schedule.PO Box 72
Pepin, WI 54759715-442-2022
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Mount Pleasant, IA
August 29 – Sept. 2Old Threshers ReunionHOURS: 9 am – 8 pmADMISSION: $20DEADLINE: March 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $250 per boothEXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 50,000Celebration of rural heritage of themidwest steam engines, antiquetractors, horses, gasoline engines. Larry Anderson, Midwest Old Threshers405 E. Threshers Rd, Mt Pleasant, IA [email protected]
Burnsville, MN
August 30 – Sept. 1Gingerbread Shows Presents:Labor Day Weekend Show Burnsville CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread ShowsPO Box 224, Stillwater, MN 55082651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Orion, IL
August 30 – Sept. 1Orion Fall FestivalCentral ParkHOURS: Fri. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat. 9am – 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 am – 6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $50-$65EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 5,000-7,000Arts and crafts, carnival rides,parade, free entertainment, food.Byron Carlson, Orion Fall FestivalPO Box 81, Orion, IL [email protected]
McGregor, MN
August 30 – Sept. 1Wild Rice DaysDowntown McGregor, MNHOURS: Fri. TBA, Sat. 10 am – 5pm, Sun. TBAADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 14, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 8,400. Parade, arts,crafts, food, demos, entertainment. Denny Smith19509 Driftwood St, McGregor, MN [email protected]
Nekoosa, WI
August 31Lake Arrowhead Craft Show1196 Apache LaneHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade craftsENTRY FEE: $40EXHIBITORS: 123ATTENDANCE: 1,500Refreshments and food on-site.Handicapped parking.Pamela Koeshall, Lake Arrowhead1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457
Prairie du Sac, WI
August 31Sauk Prairie Today’s WomenInc. Arts & Craft FairMarion ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: April 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 40,000. 39th WIState Cow Chip Throw. Includes aparade, entertainment and food.Sauk Prairie Today’s Women, Inc.PO Box 143, Prairie du Sac, WI [email protected]
Green Lake, WI
August 31 – Sept. 1Jazzin’ Up The LinksInternational Jazz & WineFestivalTuscumbia Country ClubHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: $40 daily to the festival DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Must be handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $100 includes both daysEXHIBITORS: First YearATTENDANCE: First YearInternational Jazz & Wine Festivalon the grounds of TuscumbiaCountry Club. Craft beer & Winetasting, international jazz mus-cians, featuring Count BasieOrchestra, Yellow Jacket andHiroshima. Car show and fire-works. Great food and drink andgreat family entertainment. John Geils & Anna CurtisJazzin’ Up The Links Jazz & Wine Festival680 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54941920-294-3234 - 800-294-3381920-294-3381 - [email protected]@yahoo.comjazzinupthelinks.com
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FAIRSFESTIVALS&EVENTSInformation is provided by fairorganizers on a standard form.
Admission: Gate PriceDeadline: Entry deadline.Conditions: Conditions forartist participation. Juriedfairs are limited to artistsselected by sponsors. Fairsmay have special limitations.
Media: Acceptable media.
Entry Fee: Artist’s entryfee/booth fee.
Exhibitors: Number ofexhibitors.
Attendance: Approx. publicattendance last year held.
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Sioux City, IA
August 31 – Sept. 120th Annual ArtSplashRiverside ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: $5, 11 & under: FREEDEADLINE: 4/30/2013 - apply ZAPPCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Must be handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $265 + $25 feeEXHIBITORS: 85ATTENDANCE: 35,000. Set inRiverside Park, $6,250 in awards. Erin Webber-Dreeszen, Sioux City Art Ctr225 Nebraska St, Sioux City , IA 51106712-279-6272 ext. 232www.siouxcityartcenter.org/artsplash
Danbury, WI
August 31 – Sept. 1Voyager Village Arts & Crafts ShowVoyager Village Community CtrHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 9–3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: 15% of sales - $75 feeEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 9,000. Food, usedbook sales, parking. No pets please.Nancy Lahner, Voyager Village POA28851 Kilkare Rd, Danbury, WI [email protected]
Kenosha, WI
August 31 – Sept. 2Bristol Renaissance FaireI-94 at Illinois-Wisconsin BorderHOURS: 10 am – 7 pmADMISSION: $9.50 child; $18.95 adultDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open - no buy/sellENTRY FEE: VariesEXHIBITORS: 175ATTENDANCE: Approx. 200,000Julia Romanski, Marketplace Director12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142847-395-7773 [email protected]
Frankfort, IL
August 31 – Sept. 2Frankfort Fall FestivalHistoric Downtown Frankfort, ILHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted ENTRY FEE: $475EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 225,000. On thestreets of quaint, historic down-town Frankfort. Rain or Shine!Karen Blake123 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL 60423www.frankfortfallfestival.info
Schaumburg, IL
August 31 – Sept. 2SeptemberfestRobert O. Atcher MunicipalCenter groundsHOURS: Craft show hours: Sat. 10am – 5 pm, Sun. & Mon. 9 – 5 pm.ADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 10, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcraftedENTRY FEE: $315 or $630 booth fee +$5 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 260ATTENDANCE: 250,000An outdoor festival featuring anarts & crafts show, carnival, enter-tainment on 3 stages, Taste ofSchaumburg, Roxane Benvenuti, Village of Schaumburg201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193847-923-3605rbenvenuti@ci.schaumburg.il.uswww.septemberfest.org
Freeport, IL
September 1Art in the ParkKrape ParkHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 28, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45 for StephensonCounty Residents; $60 for Non-residentsEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 5,000Ron Schneider, Freeport Park DistrictPO Box 417, Freeport, IL [email protected] Caddell121 N. Harlem, Freeport 61032815-235-9755info@freeportartmuseum.orgwww.freeportparkdistrict.org
Iowa’s Largest Quality Arts & Crafts ShowsCallahan Promotions, Inc. 2013 Show Schedule
Callahan Promotions, Inc. PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563-652-4529)
Des Moines – Iowa State Fairgrounds – 300 ExhibitorsSept. 27-29, November 15-17 – Attendance 11,000–15,000Council Bluffs – Mid-America Center – 150 ExhibitorsOctober 5-6, December 7-8 – Attendance 5,500–7,000
Coralville/Iowa City – Marriott Conference Center –150 ExhibitorsSept. 8, Nov. 9-10 – Attendance 3,000–5,000
Dubuque – Grand River Center – 100 ExhibitorsSaturday, November 23 – Attendance 3,000Cedar Falls – UNI-Dome – 250 ExhibitorsOctober 26-27 – Attendance 8,000–9,000
2014 Spring Dates: Des Moines, Feb. 21-23, Council Bluffs, March 8-9Coralville, April 13, Dubuque, March 29
Order Your NextSubscription to MidwestArt Fairs Online at
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Lake Forest, IL
September 1–2Art Fair on the SquareMarket SquareHOURS: 10 am – 5 pm both daysADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 28, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts and crafts.ENTRY FEE: $395EXHIBITORS: 180ATTENDANCE: 30,000“Art Fair on the Square” is theDeer Path Art League’s signatureannual event and our gift to thecommunity attracting visitors fromChicago, Milwaukee and over 22suburban communities, Deer Path Art League 400 E Illinois RdLake Forest, IL 60045847-234-3743 - 847-234-3761 [email protected]@deerpathartleague.orgwww.deerpathartleague.org
Sheldon, IA
September 2Sheldon Celebration DaysCity Park HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $35 + $10 elec. hook-upATTENDANCE: Over 10,000Sheldon Celebration Days, LaborDay. Free admission. Crafters wel-come. Shanelle MatusSheldon Chamber & Development Corp.PO Box 276, Sheldon, IA [email protected]
Medford, MN
September 2Gingerbread Shows Presents:Labor Day Weekend ShowMedford Outlet CenterHOURS: 10 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Shows651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Milwaukee, WI
September 4Westown Farmer’s MarketZeidler Union SquareHOURS: 10 am – 3 pm WednesdaysADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: Varies $30 per dayEXHIBITORS: 60 on averageATTENDANCE: 1,500Downtown Milwaukee’s largestand oldest open-air market.Features vendors selling Wisconsingrown produce, handmade art,prepared food and lunch items.Marissa MillerWestown Association633 W. Wisconsin, Suite 409Milwaukee, WI [email protected]
Maple Grove, MN
September 4Black Forest Boutique16515 Bass Lake RoadHOURS: Sept. 4 – November 10thevery Mon–Thu 9 am – 7 pm,Fri–Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $40 + 17% commissionEXHIBITORS: 80Black Forest Boutique celebrating19 years. Unique items from 80local artists. Check facebook fortimes and events. Pat AldrittBlack Forest Boutique16399 Bass Lake RoadMaple Grove, MN [email protected]
Northfield, MN
September 6–7Northfield Arena Show DuringDefeat of Jesse James DaysHwy 9 South, One block fromRodeo, Northfield, MNHOURS: Fri. 9 am – 8 pm, Sat. 9am – 5:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 85ATTENDANCE: Excellent28th annual. Beautiful remodeledarena. Majority of crafters havemarked their calendars for 2013.Great sales. Register early. Freeshuttle bus service to front doorevery 30 minutes.Walt or Sharon CaskeyFour Star PromotionsPO Box 240233Apple Valley, MN 55124952-435-6531
Ely, MN
September 6–8Harvest Moon FestivalWhite Side ParkHOURS: Fri. Noon – 6 pm, Sat. 10am – 5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by vendor.ENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 15,000125 art and craft exhibitors, demon-strations, food, musical entertain-ment, farmers market.Ellen Cashman,Ely Chamber of Commerce1600 E. Sheridan St.Ely, MN [email protected]
Maplewood, MN
September 6–8Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleMaplewood MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 8 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread ShowsPO Box 224Stillwater, MN 55082651-457-8980651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Sun Prairie, WI
September 7Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest100-200 block Main StreetHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: freeDEADLINE: May 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $70 - $140EXHIBITORS: 35ATTENDANCE: 1500-2000100 & 200 blocks of main streetare closed to traffic and exhibitorswill have a smooth and level pave-ment to set up boothsDaniel CalliesSun Prairie Downtown BusinessImprovement District238 E Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590608-825-1515eddiesalehouse@yahoo.comwww.downtownsunprairie.com
Galesburg, IL
September 7Art in the ParkStandish Park ArboretumHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: July 19th, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted itemsENTRY FEE: $50 booth fee/$10 Juryfee (2 separate checks)EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 3,50027th annual Art in the Park finearts and fine crafts fair. Musicalentertainment, children’s craft areaand food court are also part of fair.Heather Norman & Lynn MillerGalesburg Civic Art Center114 E. Main St., Galesburg, IL [email protected]
Waukesha, WI
September 7Waukesha Art FestHistoric DowntownHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art and fine craft. ENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 1,000-3,000Juried fine art show, live music,local restaurants, Milwaukee Artmuseum, children’s activity areaand silent auction all located inHistoric downtown Waukesha, aGibson Guitar Town.Chuck Wickler, Waukesha Art Fest1170 Downing Dr.Waukesha, WI [email protected]
Chilton, WI
September 7Crafty Apple FestCalumet & Park StreetsHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 15, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Open - No flea market orresale.ENTRY FEE: $70, $85 with elec.EXHIBITORS: 115ATTENDANCE: 3,000+Live music, kid’s area, microbrewed beer, large food court,apple pie contest, apple-relatedfoods and events.Tammy PethanChilton Chamber of CommecePO Box 122, Chilton, WI [email protected]@chiltonwi.comwww.chiltonchamber.com
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Green Bay, WI
September 7Art HarvestGreen Bay Botanical GardenHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60-$160EXHIBITORS: 32ATTENDANCE: 1,000-2,000Plant sales and displays. Food,entertainment, and refreshments.Lisa Borley, 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay,WI 54303 - [email protected]
Cedar Falls, IA
September 7ARTapalooza on MainMain StreetHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: See websiteCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 4,500-5,000Jan Andersen, Cedar Falls CommunityMain Street, 206 Main St., Ste. B, CedarFalls, IA 50613, [email protected]
River Falls, WI
September 7Art on the KinniWhite Pathway, Heritage Park &Veteran’s ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No crafts, kits, resale.ENTRY FEE: $90 + $10 jury fee EXHIBITORS: 60 max.ATTENDANCE: 4,740 - 18th annual.Steve Preisler, River Falls Community ArtsBase, 439 W Maple St, Ste. 109River Falls, WI 54022715-425-77530 home - 608-698-6508 [email protected]
Osceola, WI
September 7Millpond Arts & Crafts FairMillpond ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 50-60ATTENDANCE: 1,200-1,500Courtney Sprecher, Osceola Main Street &Chamber, PO 251, Osceola, WI [email protected]
Sioux Falls, SD
September 7Sidewalk Arts FestivalDowntown Sioux Falls, SDHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 10, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $245, food booths $300+EXHIBITORS: 250ATTENDANCE: 40,000+ 49th annual. Kaia Mogen, The Visual Arts Center at theWashington Pavilion301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104605-731-2348sidewalkarts@washingtonpavilion.orgwww.washingtonpavilion.org
Excelsior, MN
September 7Apple DayDowntown Excelsior, MNHOURS: 8 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 30, 2013CONDITIONS: Open MEDIA: Antiques, crafts, farm pro-duce, collectible. whimsical art.ENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 10,000Laura Hotvet, Excelsior-Lake MinnetonkaChamber, PO Box 32, Excelsior, MN 55331952-474-6461, [email protected], www.excel-sior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com
Antioch, IL
September 7–8Antioch’s Fall Arts & Craft FaireAntioch, ILHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Contact SponsorAntioch Chamber of Commerce882 Main St, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Geneva, IL
September 7–8Festival of the Vine Arts &Crafts ShowDowntown Geneva, ILHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted.ENTRY FEE: $175EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 75,000 - 3-dayFlavorFare and Wine Tasting event.Ellen Townsley, Geneva Chamber 8 S. Third St, Geneva, IL 60134630-232-6060etownsley@genevachamber.comwww.genevachamber.com
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October 12–13, 2013Sat. 11 am - 5 pmSun. 11 am - 3 pm
First 100 visitors get a freewine glass and tote bag!
Available for purchase: Art. Wine. Food.
For more information visit www.ci.chisago.mn.us
Sponsored by Chisago City Economic Development Authorityand the Chisago Lakes Area Rotary
Chisago City’s Art Festivalin it’s 3rd Year at beautiful
Ojiketa Regional Park27500 Kirby Avenue
Wausau, WI
September 7–8Art in the ParkMarathon ParkHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Jan. 1 & March 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts & crafts. No buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: Regular Booth: $190 byJan. 1, 2013. $210 by March 1, 2013,$235 after March 1, 2013 Half andDouble Booths also available.Screening fee: $25EXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 35,00038th Annual art and fine craftshow. A part of “Wausau’sArtrageous Weekend” celebration.Held indoors at beautifulMarathon Park in the historicExhibition Bldg and East GateHall. Lee Ann Schulz, Show Chair & JillViergutz, Exhibitor CoordinatorWisconsin Valley Art Association3206 Seymour LnWausau, WI 54401715-581-1484 Show info715-573-0101 Exhibitor [email protected]
Palatine, IL
September 7–8Art Affair Around the SquareTowne Square in PalatineHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $25 Jury Fee $115 BoothEXHIBITORS: 30 to 40Palatine Jaycees are proud to part-ner with members of the Palatineart community to present a juriedarts festival celebrating the worksof 50 artisans.Palatine Jaycees Art Fair CommitteePO Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517847-604-0288jayceeartfair@yahoo.comwww.palatinejaycees.org/
Greendale, WI
September 7–831st Annual Harvest Festivalof Arts & CraftsTrimborn FarmHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: March 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $150 + $20 for add’lvehicle.EXHIBITORS: 110ATTENDANCE: 3,500-4,500Jeff Kollath, Milwaukee Co Historical Soc910 N. Old World 3rd St.Milwaukee, WI 53203414-273-8288jkollath@milwaukeehistory.netwww.milwaukeehistory.net
Boone, IA
September 7–8Pufferbilly Days Craft FairDowntown Boone, IAHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 23, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted. ENTRY FEE: $125-$250 outdoorsEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 10,000. Craft fair cel-ebrating Boone’s railroad heritage.Emily McColloch, Boone Area Chamber 903 Story St, Boone, IA [email protected]
Rice , MN
September 7–8Old Creamery Arts & Craft ShowOld Creamery CafeHOURS: Sat. 8–6 pm, Sun. 8–5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: May 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: 75% Handmade & OpenENTRY FEE: $140EXHIBITORS: 160ATTENDANCE: 30,000. Looking forunique demonstrators. 17th annual.Mark K. Larson, Old Creamery CafeBox 176, Rice, MN 56367320-393-4100www.oldcreameryartsandcrafts.com
St. Peter, MN
September 7–8Rock Bend Folk FestivalMinnesota Square ParkHOURS: Sat. 12– 10 pm, Sun. 12–6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $40EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 10,000Dawn DevensPO Box 222, Saint Peter, MN 56082www.rockbend.org
Northfield, MN
September 7–8Gingerbread Shows Presents:30th Outdoor Craft Show Central Park, Northfield, MNHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Wausau, WI
September 7–8Wausau Festival of ArtsDowntown Wausau, WIHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art only. Majority ofwork must be original.ENTRY FEE: $160-$210 + $40 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 40,000 approx.Family art area with hands-on artproject and silent auction.Wausau Festival of ArtsPO Box 1763, Wausau, WI [email protected]
Little Falls, MN
September 7–8Little Falls Arts & Crafts FairDowntown Little Falls, MNHOURS: Sat. 8–6 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: March 15, 2013 forreturning vendors; April 5, 2013for new vendorsCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $220 for single space(double available)EXHIBITORS: 550+ATTENDANCE: 100,00041st annual. One of the largestcraft fairs in the upper Midwest.Also held in conjunction are anantique and collectibles show, mar-ketplace, antique auto show andfarmer’s market.Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce200 NW 1st St, Little Falls, MN 56345320-632-5155artsandcrafts@littlefallsmnchamber.comwww.littlefallsmnchamber.com
Northfield, MN
September 7–8Arts Guild Fine Arts FestivalBanks of the Cannon RiverHOURS: 10 am – 5 pm rain or shine.ADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: TBA, check website.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts and crafts. Noresale or manufactured items.EXHIBITORS: 65ATTENDANCE: 150,000Since 1978 the Northfield ArtsGuild hosts a riverfront arts festi-val, held in conjunction with theannual Defeat of Jesse James Days.Laura SchenckNorthfield Arts Guild304 Division StNorthfield, MN 55057507-645-8877office@northfieldartsguild.orgwww.northfieldartsguild.org
Mantorville, MN
September 7–8Marigold DaysRiverside Park & DowntownHOURS: 8 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Must have MN salestax number.MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $70EXHIBITORS: 200-250ATTENDANCE: 20,000Antiques, flea market, parade,Fireman’s breakfast and dance,flower and quilt show, food andentertainment.Ron Ruport, Mantorville Restoration AssnPO Box 202, Mantorville, MN [email protected]
Grand Detour, IL
September 8Grand Detour Arts FestivalJohn Deere Historic SiteHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: May 20, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts.ENTRY FEE: $60, $75 late EXHIBITORS: 50-60ATTENDANCE: 2,500-3,000Held on the grounds of the JohnDeere historic site in the quaintvillage of Grand Detour. Livemusic, adult and student art, foodvendors, John Deere museum,blacksmith and gift shop open.Peg RenneGrand Detour Arts Festival CommitteePO Box 46Dixon, IL 61021815-652-8663www.thenextpictureshow.com
Coralville, IA
September 8Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts& Crafts ShowMarriott Conference CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $125EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 3,000-3,500New show for this date. Center ispart of the Marriot Hotel and isjust off I-80.Tom CallahanCallahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
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Fridley, MN
September 8Art at Rice CreekBanfill-Locke Center for the ArtsHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: July 12, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried. Space limited.MEDIA: Original fine arts and crafts.ENTRY FEE: $40 by deadline; $50 lateATTENDANCE: 900-1,000. Music,performance, arts activities. Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts6666 East River Rd, Fridley, MN 55432763-574-1850 - 763-502-6946 [email protected]
Milwaukee, WI
September 845th Annual Mount MaryCollege Starving Artists’ ShowMount Mary College CampusHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: March 1, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200+ATTENDANCE: 9,000Helle La Plant, Mount Mary College2900 N. Menomonee River PkwyMilwaukee, WI [email protected]
Murphysboro, IL
September 12–14Appletime Arts & Crafts FairDowntown Murphysboro, ILHOURS: Thu., Fri. & Sat. 10–9 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $50 before 7/30, $80 lateEXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 45,000Murphysboro Apple FestivalPO Box 606, Murphysboro, IL 62966618-684-3200applefestival@murphysboro.comwww.murphysboro.com
Waconia, MN
Sept. 12 – October 619th Fall Heart & HomeBoutique In the Country BarnHOURS: Thu–Fri. 9 am – 6 pm, Sat.9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 12 pm – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open to handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: Excellent. Gifts dis-played around antiques and oldfurniture. Well established show.June Rosckes, 6730 Co Rd 10 NWaconia, MN 55387 - 952-442-4084Info@heartandhomeboutique.comwww.heartandhomeboutique.com
Bismarck, ND
September 13–14Downtowners 40th AnnualStreet FairDowntown Bismarck, NDHOURS: Fri. 10–8 pm, Sat. 9–6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $165 + $25 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 180ATTENDANCE: 45,000. Dawn Kopp, Downtown Business AssnPO Box 521, Bismarck, ND 58502-0521701-223-1958getit@downtownbismarck.comwww.downtownbismarck.com
Independence, MN
September 13–14Heritage FestPioneer Creek ParkHOURS: Fri 3–11:30 pm, Sat 9–4:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $30-$40, $50 food EXHIBITORS: 40-100 ATTENDANCE: 500 - 1000 Toni Hirsch, City of Independence1920 Co Rd 90, Independence, MN 55359763-479-0513, 763-479-0527, [email protected]@ci.independence.mn.us independence.govoffice.com
Hutchinson, MN
September 13–1439th Annual Hutchinson Arts & Crafts FestivalLibrary SquareHOURS: Fri. 10–6 pm, Sat. 9–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 3/30/2013 early dead-line, 8/10/13 generalCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $175 early bird, $205general, after 8/10 $225 + $25 non-refundable application fee. EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 10,000-15,000Charming downtown park setting.Angela BrandelHutchinson Area Chamber2 Main Street SouthHutchinson, MN 55350320-234-0786, 320-587-5252800-572-6689angela@explorehutchinson.comwww.explorehutchinson.com/arts.htm
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ELEVENTH ANNUAL
BonduelFounders DayDowntown Bonduel
Sat., September 21, 20139:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arts & CraftsEntertainment5K Run/Walk
FoodChidren’s Bouncer
Public Safety Open HousesBonduel Archives Open House
For vendor information contact Barb Wickman at 715-758-2450
or visit www.villageofbonduel.com
Located 20 minutes west of Green Bay off Hwy 29 at exit 234, 45 minutes
north of Appleton on Hwy 47.
Albert Lea, MN
September 13–15Northbridge Mall Fall Craft ShowNorthbridge MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Sept. 6, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $70EXHIBITORS: 18Val Otterson, Northbridge Mall2510 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN [email protected]
Wisconsin Dells, WI
September 13–15Wo-Zha-Wa Days Art FairDowntown Bowman ParkHOURS: Fri noon – 5 pm, Sat 9 am– 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 3:30 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: March 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No buy/sell or food items.ENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 100,000Wisconsin Dell’s largest festival. 45years. City-wide event drawing100,000 people to this numberone midwest tourist destination.Wisconsin Dells Art AssociationPO Box 183, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53940
Dubuque, IA
September 13–15Dubuque Riverfest & Craft ShowWashington ParkHOURS: 10 am – 8 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60ATTENDANCE: 10,000Donna or Ginny Ginter2342 Cherry St, Dubuque, IA 52001563-583-8535
La Crosse, WI
September 13–15Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleValley View MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 9 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Shows651-457-8980651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Isanti, MN
September 13–15Fall Festival in the ReserveWild GalleriesHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. 9am – 5 pm, Sun. 11 am – 4 pmDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted ENTRY FEE: $125EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: Over 22,000 dailytraffic on State Hwy 65 , extensive-ly advertised. A celebration of Fallby Midwest’s top artisans andcraftsmen and women. Nestled ina beautiful wildlife area located ona convenient busy state hwy. foodand daily entertainment, afterhours entertainment for the artists.a must see and do show.Dale Lessard, Wild Galleries27114 Hwy 65 NE, Isanti, MN [email protected]
Duluth, MN
September 13–15Lifestyle ShowMiller Hill MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique [email protected]
Alexandria, MN
September 13–15Carlos Creek Grape Stomp &Fall FestivalCarlos Creek WineryHOURS: Fri. 12 pm – 7 pm, DweebsConcert 7 pm – 11:30 pm, Sat. 10am – 7 pm, Sun. 12 pm – 4 pmADMISSION: $3-$5DEADLINE: June 1, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine art, craft, marketplace& food vendors.ENTRY FEE: $200-$300EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 16,00013th annual. Minnesota’s largestgrape stomp! Over 16,000 peopleattended last year’s event andexhibitors reported record-settingsales. Three stages featuring a vari-ety of live entertainers and over200 grape stomping teams. Plentyof on-site parking plus shuttlesfrom all Alexandria hotels.Michelle BaillyCarlos Creek Winery6693 Co. Rd. 34 NWAlexandria, MN 56308320-846-5443michelle@carloscreekwinery.comwww.carloscreekwinery.com
Berlin , WI
September 14Whooping Crane FestivalBerlin Conservaton ClubHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: July 1st, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: 25.00EXHIBITORS: 25-35ATTENDANCE: 400Whooping Crane Festival cele-brates and supports the ongoingefforts to save the endangeredWhooping Crane from extinction. Jana LoodOperation Migration - USA427 Virginia PlaceWheeling, IL [email protected]
Waconia, MN
September 1452nd Annual Nickle Dickle DayCity Square ParkHOURS: 8 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 9, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $95 til deadline $110after 8/09/13 EXHIBITORS: 130ATTENDANCE: 15-20,000Family fun, small town festival!Car Show, Fun Runs, 3 on 3 basket-ball tournament, food, games, livemusic, shopping, and 130 arts &craft booths!Kellie Sites209 South Vine StreetWaconia, MN 55387952-442-5812ksites@destinationwaconia.orgwww.destinationwaconia.org
Pequot Lakes, MN
September 14Taste of PequotTrailside ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted ENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 85ATTENDANCE: 450019th Annual event to promote thelocal tastes (restaurants), textures(crafters), and sounds (musicians),of the area.Jenna Crawford & Mary EngstromBrainerd Lakes ChamberPO Box 208Pequot Lakes, MN [email protected]@explorebrainerdlakes.comwww.pequotlakes.com
Walker, MN
September 14Ethnic FestDowntown Walker, MNHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $8 button donationDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must offer multi-culturalcrafts and/or food.ENTRY FEE: $75 craft, $150 foodEXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 2,000. Three outdoorstages of multi-cultural entertain-ment, food and craft vendors.Parade at 11:00 am. Food and craftslocated throughout the city.Cindy WannarkaLeech Lake Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1089, Walker, MN [email protected]
New London, WI
September 14Cheese & Sausage Fall Family FestW. North Water St.HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 125+ATTENDANCE: 4,500+Craft and food vendors, cheese andsausage samples, live Christianmusic stage, kids games and enter-tainment. Endless family fun.Laurie ShawNew London Area Chamber of Commerce420 N. Shawano St.New London, WI [email protected]
Winona, MN
September 14Pickwick Mill DayPickwick MillHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 6ATTENDANCE: 500Free tours of mill circa 1856. Food, great entertainment andmuch more.Opal FitchPickwick Mill26421 Co Rd 7Winona, MN 55987507-452-9658
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Springfield, IL
September 14–158th Annual Art Spectacular at the CarillonWashington ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free, Kid’s Place $1.25per childDEADLINE: March 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art and fine craft.Original artwork.ENTRY FEE: $165 + $35 application feeEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 6,500Best ranked fine art fair inSpringfield, IL in 2010 Art FairSourceBook. Held outside on thelawn of beautiful Washington Parkin an art-loving, art buying com-munity. Preview sale, PatronBucks, demonstrations, music,kid’s art sale and activities, food,silent auction basket raffle.Extensive advertising, great artisthospitality and amenities.Application available 11/15/2012.Barbara Walker, Rees Carillon Society &Springfield Park Dist.4101 W. ILES Ave. - Apt. 115Springfield, IL [email protected]
Cannon Falls, MN
September 14–15Frog Creek Pottery HarvestFestivalFrog Creek PotteryHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 24ATTENDANCE: Excellent. 9th annual.Lisa Dolezal, Frog Creek Pottery32336 40th Ave, Cannon Falls, MN [email protected]
Jefferson, WI
September 14–15Gemuetlichkeit DaysJefferson Fair ParkHOURS: Sat. 11–8 pm, Sun. 1–6 pmADMISSION: $10DEADLINE: 9/1/2013 or until full.CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 1,500. Huge parade.Music, dancing, food, & more.Debbie Meinel, Gemuetlichkeit Days536 E. Racine St, Jefferson, WI 53549920-674-6124 - [email protected]
Brookfield, WI
September 14–15Hidden River Art FestivalSharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsHOURS: Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 11 – 4ADMISSION: $5 - $7DEADLINE: April 1, 2012CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts & crafts.ENTRY FEE: Call for detailsEXHIBITORS: 80+ATTENDANCE: 3,000. Food, artsactivities, gallery, park-like setting.Anna Helgeson, Sharon Lynne WilsonCenter for the Arts19805 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045262-373-5023ahelgeson@wilson-center.comwww.wilson-center.com
Edina, MN
September 14–15Fall into the Arts FestivalCentennial Lakes ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $235EXHIBITORS: 240ATTENDANCE: 10,000-20,000Edina Crime Prevention Fund7499 France Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435952-833-9589 - [email protected]
Soldiers Grove, WI
September 14–15Driftless Area Art FestivalBeauford T. Anderson ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until full CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcraftedENTRY FEE: $100-$175EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 5,500Celebrating the visual, performingand culinary arts of the DrifltessArea, featuring painting, photogra-phy, woodworking, ceramics, fiber,sculpture, jewelry, live music andlocal foods.Jerry and Liz Quebe, CommunityDevelopment Alternatives, Inc.43495 Trout Creek RoadSoldiers Grove, WI 54655608-624-3600info@driftlessareaartfestival.comwww.driftlessareaartfestival.com
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This event draws over 150-175 of the region’s top vendors and thousands of the season’s first shoppers. Junior League Duluth
is committed to promoting a safe, nurturing environment to the women and children of the community
Application Deadline: October 1, 2013For more information, visit www.juniorleagueduluth.org
November 23–24, 2013
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Marshfield, WI
September 14–15Maple Fall FestWildwood Park & ZooHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Must be handmade!EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 23,000A celebration of fall, handmadearts and crafts, pancake breakfastboth days. Maple demos, mapleproducts. Fun for the whole family.Jina Wolf, Marshfield CVBPO Box 868, Marshfield, WI 54449800-422-4541jina@visitmarshfieldwi.comwww.visitmarshfieldwi.com
Rockford, IL
September 14–15Greenwich Village Art FairRockford Art MuseumHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: April 30, 2013 (late dead-line of May 15)CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $225 + $30 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 7,000A juried fine art fair featuring theworks of 125 artists from across thenation along with children’s activi-ties, a gourmet marketplace andlive music.Nancy Sauer, Rockford Art Museum711 N Main StRockford, IL 61103815-972-2870nsauer@rockfordartmuseum.orgwww.rockfordartmuseum.org
Elk River, MN
September 14–15Elk River Arena’s 16th AnnualFall Arts & Crafts ShowElk River ArenaHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 10–2 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Limit some categories suchas jewelry.ENTRY FEE: $50-$75. Tables, chairs,elec. extraEXHIBITORS: 80+ATTENDANCE: 500-1,000A popular kick-off to the holidayseason! Many repeat vendors.Original handcrafted vendorsalways welcome.Laura Estby, Elk River Arena1000 School StreetElk River, MN [email protected]
Maple Grove, MN
September 14–15Maple Grove Autumn ArtsFestivalShoppes at Arbor LakesHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 11–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 1, 2013 - early birdspecial rate 4/1/13CONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $125, early bird $85EXHIBITORS: 50-70ATTENDANCE: 5,000 approx. week-end. Beautiful outdoor setting withnew event signage. Festivalincludes music, other arts, enter-tainment, special activities, familytent and food vendors. Maple GroveArts CouncilPO Box 2009, Maple Grove, MN 55311763-494-5984maplegrovearts@aol.comwww.maplegroveartscouncil.org
St. Croix Falls, WI
September 14–15Grape Stomp and Rib FestivalDancing Dragonfly Winery2013 2120th Ave, St. Croix Falls, WIHOURS: Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun.Noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Any items that have to dowith cooking or food.ATTENDANCE: First YearIt’s a celebration of the harvest andall things food. There will be winetastings as well as great food andmusic throughout the weekend.Shannon Donaghue, Dancing DragonflyWinery, 2013 2120th AvenueSt. Croix Falls, WI 54024715-483-9463shannon@dancingdragonflywinery.comwww.dancingdragonflywinery.com/1st-annual-grape-stomp-rib-festival.html
McHenry, IL
September 15Country Meadows Wine &CraftsVeterans Memorial Park HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 6, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $90EXHIBITORS: 130+ATTENDANCE: 2,000-3,000Crafts, wine tasting, farmer’s mar-ket and vendors. Exhibit at bothArts & Crafts in the Park andCountry Meadows Wine & Craftsfor $70 each.Jane Manny, McHenry Area Chamber 1257 N. Green St, McHenry, IL [email protected]
Woodstock, IL
September 15Harvestfair & Fair in theSquareDowntown SquareHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 4, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade crafts only (jew-elry booths are filled).ENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 50-60Old-fashioned harvest fest with fid-dler, banjo, guitar contest and craftshow in the square. Old time craftdemos, children’s activities, pump-kin carving, food and live enter-tainment.Phyllis Close, Off Square Music1511 Ginny LaneWoodstock, IL 60098815-334-0718www.offsquaremusic.org
West Des Moines, IA
September 15Historic Valley Junction FallArt MarketHistoric Valley Junction 5th StreetHOURS: 11 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: July 15th, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100 + $25 Jury FeeEXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 3,000-5,000Performing artists and hands-onart activities for children. Sixsquare blocks of specialty stores,art galleries, antique shops, fash-ion boutiques, hair salons, servicebusinesses, and restaurants. Visitour website for more informationand a complete calendar of events.Katie RooneyHistoric Valley Junction Foundation137 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA [email protected]
Decatur, IL
September 19–20Arts in Central ParkCentral ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $85EXHIBITORS: 80 approx.ATTENDANCE: 3,000. All fine artsmedia eligible to apply. Stella CarnahanDecatur Area Arts Council125 N. Water St, Decatur, IL [email protected]
Eden Prairie, MN
September 19–22Modern Living ShowEden Prairie CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Picture required of exhibitor’sbooth. We are looking for higherend, quality exhibitors.Dan Spear, Unique Shows1769 Lexington Ave N #319Roseville, MN [email protected]
Wabasha, MN
Sept. 20 – Oct. 20Grandpa’s Barn BoutiqueDowntown Wabasha, MNHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: FreeEXHIBITORS: 80+ATTENDANCE: 5,000-10,000Well established boutique held inbeautiful downtown Wabasha. Ashow for all seasons. Unique giftscreated by the area’s finest artistsand crafters. A favorite of vendors.Sandy GerkenWabasha Chamber of Commerce137 W Main St, Wabasha, MN 55981651-565-4158 - [email protected]
Guttenberg, IA
September 20–2122nd Annual GermanfestRiver Park DriveHOURS: Fri. 3–7 pm, Sat. 9–7 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Open - 1st time ven-dors submit photos.MEDIA: Total inventory of craftersmust be 80% handmade. NEW:Separate section for direct-salesvendors.ENTRY FEE: $25 refunded when you set-up.EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 1,500+Small town comes alive with this23rd annual celebration on thebanks of the Mississippi River.Overnight security. Applicationavailable on website.Michelle Geuder511 N. 3rd St.Guttenberg, IA 52052563-581-6149germanfest@hotmail.comwww.germanfestinguttenberg.com
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Bloomington, MN
September 20–22Fall Arts, Crafts & Gift ShowSouthtown MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafted items. No flea market.ENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 40+Heart PromotionsMary Lee Olson1791 So. Frontage Rd #113Hastings, MN 55033651-438-3815
Duluth, MN
September 20–22Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleMiller Hill MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 7 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Shows651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Grand Rapids, MN
September 21Goods from the WoodsUpNorth Arts & Crafts ShowIRA Civic CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free AdmissionDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcraftedENTRY FEE: $98 to July 15, $125 afterEXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 2,000. 10th annual.Special focus on forest materials. Gary Winget, True North Woods26 E Exchange St #405, St Paul, MN [email protected]
Hubertus, WI
September 21Holy Hill Arts & Crafts FairHoly Hill GroundsHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: April 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcraftedENTRY FEE: $150 single, $350 doubleEXHIBITORS: 245ATTENDANCE: 8,000 - 10,000Therese Jasinski, Carmelite Friars of HolyHill, 1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033262-966-7172 - [email protected]
St. Germain, WI
September 2153rd Annual ColoramaSt. Germain Community ParkHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 12, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items only.ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 3,000-5,000Craft fair includes a farmer’s mar-ket, wine tasting, food & more.Anne Small, Saint Germain Chamber PO Box 155, Saint Germain, WI 54558715-477-2205 - [email protected]
Jefferson, IA
September 21Red Barn Home & Craft ShowGreene County FairgroundsHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2 DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45 + $5 electricityBarb Walker & Jason CervenyGreene Co. Chamber & Development220 N. Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA [email protected]@greenecountyiowa.comwww.greenecountyiowa.com
Crandon, WI
September 21Art in the SquareCourthouse SquareHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 10, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 125+ATTENDANCE: 3,000-5,000Melinda Otto, Forest County Chamber 116 S. Lake Ave, Crandon, WI 54520715-478-3450director@visitforestcounty.comwww.visitforestcounty.com
Willmar, MN
September 21Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee!Downtown Willmar, MNHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art and craft.ENTRY FEE: $60 tent, $80 our tentEXHIBITORS: 45ATTENDANCE: 3,500. 16th annualHands-on activities, demos, liveentertainment, food, free coffee.Janet Olney, Willmar Area Arts CouncilPO Box 165, Willmar, MN 56201320 231-8560 - [email protected]
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Waukesha, WI
September 21Apple Harvest FestivalRetzer Nature CenterHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5 per carloadDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must meet 2 or 3 conditionslisted below.ENTRY FEE: $50, $25 demonstratorsEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 5,000. Arts/craftsmust meet 2 out of 3 of these con-ditions: nature theme, naturalmaterials, heritage skills.Larry KaschtRetzer Nature Center, Waukesha Co ParksS.14 W. 28167 Madison St.Waukesha, WI 53188262-896-8007retzer@waukeshacounty.govwww.waukeshacountyparks.com
Clintonville, WI
September 21Fall FrenzyDowntown on MainHOURS: 10 am – 3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $25 single, $40 doubleEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 2,000-3,000Family event with crafters, artists,lots of food and our new chickencook-off contest. We also havemany Amish foods and craftsalong with farmers market items.Sandy YaegerClintonville Chamber of Commerce1 S. Main St, Clintonville, WI 54929715-823-4606cvlchmbr@frontiernet.netwww.clintonvillewichamber.com
Hayward, WI
September 2129th Annual Hayward FallFestivalDowntown Main StreetHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: 9/1/2013 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade only. Nobuy/sell or imported items.ENTRY FEE: $90EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 8,000-9,000Live music, trail run, bike tour,kid’s activities, scarecrow contest,harvest recipe baking contest, icecream social, self-guided color tour,wine and microbrew garden, food.Lynell Swenson, Hayward Area Chamber PO Box 726, Hayward, WI 54843715-634-8662lynell@haywardareachamber.comwww.haywardareachamber.com
Macomb, IL
September 21Gazebo Art FestivalChandler ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 20, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 500Tamara Parker, Macomb Area Convention& Visitors Bureau201 S. LafayetteMacomb, IL [email protected]
Duluth, MN
September 2129th Annual Fall FestivalChester Bowl ParkHOURS: 9:30 am – 4:30 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $50 10x10EXHIBITORS: 110ATTENDANCE: 10,000 in 2012Crafts, farmer’s market and enter-tainment in one of Duluth’s mostpopular parks. Well organized andsuccessful history. Application onwebsite.Thom StormDuluth Parks & Rec. Dept.1801 E. Skyline Dr.Duluth, MN [email protected]
Bonduel, WI
September 21Bonduel Founder’s DayDowntown Bonduel, WIHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No adult items. No alcohol.ENTRY FEE: $10 before July. $15 after.Arts and crafts, food, entertain-ment, bouncer for the kids, 5Krun/walk, Theda Star and or EagleIII Helicopters, Bonduel ArchivesOpen House, special events at areabusinesses.Barbara WickmanVillage of Bonduel/Founders DayPO Box 382Bonduel, WI [email protected]
Park Falls, WI
September 21Ruffed Grouse Fall FestivalHome Grown MarketTriangle Park & DowntownHOURS: 9 am – 2 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Open MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $10 10x10EXHIBITORS: 25ATTENDANCE: 500. Showcase yourhomegrown or handmade prod-ucts. This could be a craft, pro-duce, decorative items, honey,jams, jellies, eggs, etc.Tammy CaseyPark Falls Area Chamber of Commerce400 4th Ave S, Park Falls, WI 54552877-762-2703 - [email protected]
La Crescent, MN
September 21Applefest Arts & Crafts FairElementary SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items.Commercial items separate location.ENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 5,000Held in conjunction with theLaCrescent Applefest. Also a carshow, flea market, and food onsite. Applications available onlineor by calling.Eileen KrenzLa Crescent Chamber of Commerce109 S. Walnut St, Suite BLa Crescent, MN 55947507-895-2800 - [email protected]
Lakeville, MN
September 21–22Lakeville Art FestivalLakeville Area Art CenterHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 1st, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $150 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 60-75ATTENDANCE: 6,000 +Artist benefits include: cashawards, easy load-in load-out, freeparking, exceptional artist hospital-ity, 24-hour grounds security,6000+ attendees, food and enter-tainment.Lakeville Area Arts CenterPO Box 835, Lakeville, MN 55044952-985-4640www.lakevilleartfestival.org
Davenport, IA
September 21–22RiverssanceLindsay ParkHOURS: Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10am – 4 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: March 11, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $170 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 90-100ATTENDANCE: 15,000Riverssance is the premier finearts festival in the Quad Cities,showcasing 100 of the top artistsfrom throughout America.Carolyn Krueger, MidCoast Fine Arts 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA [email protected]
Dwight, IL
September 21–22Dwight Harvest Days Arts &Crafts ShowDowntown Dwight, ILHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by crafter.ENTRY FEE: $60 10x10 EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 5,000Part of Dwight’s 34th annual threeday town celebration featuring thecraft show and separate flea mar-ket/commercial items, live enter-tainment, parade, car show, 5K runand band competition. Outdoorshow on paved street. Home of theBassett Waddle - Basset Houndslead the parade. New applicationswill be sent in Jan. & Feb. andposted on website. See website fornew contact person.Linda Rosenbaum, Dwight Crafts Guild214 Andrew Ave, Dwight, IL 60420815-584-1727www.dwightharvestdays.org
Marine On St. Croix, MN
September 21–2240th Annual Marine Art FairHwy 95 at Co. Rd. 4HOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: April 15, 2013 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade items. No drugor weapon paraphernalia.ENTRY FEE: $170+EXHIBITORS: 175City of Marine on St. CroixPO Box 250Marine on St Croix, MN 55047651-433-3636marineonstcroix.org/artfairmarine.govoffice.com
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St. Croix Falls, WI
September 21–22Fall Harvest FestivalChateau St. Croix WineryHOURS: Sat. 11–7 pm, Sun. 11–5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 24, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50 base fee.EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 6,000. Come cele-brate the harvest at the 17th centurystyle Chateau St. Croix Winery. Ourlargest event of the year! Grapestomp, live music, entertainment,food & award-winning wines.Lonnie Segelstrom1998A State Rd 87, St. Croix Falls, WI [email protected]
Park Forest, IL
September 21–2258th Park Forest Art FairDowntown Park Forest, ILHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 29, 2013 jury dead-line, July 27, 2013 reg. deadline.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts.ENTRY FEE: $175 + $35 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,000. 58thannual fine arts fair. Village-hostedmusic fest all day Saturday, festfavorite Patchouli on Sunday, foodvendors, many children’s art activi-ties. Artist-friendly fair with break-fast and dinner for artists. Prizesand sitters. Application on website.Janet Muchnik, Tall Grass Arts Association367 Artists Walk, PO Box 776Park Forest, IL 60466, 708-748-3377 708-748-5123 Home, 708-439-2424 [email protected]@sbcglobal.netwww.tallgrassarts.org
La Crescent, MN
September 21–22Applefest Flea MarketElementary School PlaygroundHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Open MEDIA: No pornography, weaponsor illegal items.ENTRY FEE: $40 20x30, $60 20x50EXHIBITORS: 20ATTENDANCE: 5,000Held in conjunction with theApplefest Arts & Crafts Fair. Foodvendors and car show on site. Eileen Krenz, La Crescent Chamber ofCommerce, 109 S. Walnut St, Suite BLa Crescent, MN 55947507-895-2800 - [email protected]
Ames, IA
September 22Octagon Art FestivalMain StreetHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art by artist.ENTRY FEE: $100+$15 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 14,000+43rd annual festival held outdoors.Fourth Sunday of Sept. in the cul-tural district of downtown Ames.Booths on pavement. Each boothspace 12x12 ft. Double booth optionalso offered. Live entertainment,local cuisine, four cash boothawards for outstandingartwork/booth display. Artistsrequired to send in entry formalong with digital images.Heather Johnson, Octagon Center for theArts, 427 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA [email protected]
Menomonee Falls, WI
September 2245th Cheery Cherry Fall FairVillage ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $4 donationDEADLINE: April 27, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried. Pictures ofbooth required.MEDIA: Handcrafted. No resale.ENTRY FEE: $125 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,000Taxes included in above.Froedtert Health Community MemorialHospital & Volunteers in Partnership withCommunity Memorial Hospital W180 N8085 Town Hall RdMenomonee Falls, WI 53051262-257-3300www.froedterthealth.org
Horicon, WI
September 22Autumn Art on the MarshDischer Park800 North Cedar StreetHOURS: 10 am to 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until full & Sept. 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $50 for 10 x 10, $75 for10 x 15, Inside and OutsideEXHIBITORS: 144ATTENDANCE: 1000Nestled next the the famousHoricon Marsh. Shop, Eat, EnjoyMusic and Relax!Horicon Chamber of CommercePO Box 23, Horicon, WI [email protected]
Warrens, WI
September 27–2941st Annual WarrensCranberry FestVillage Streets, Lawns, ParksHOURS: 7 am – 6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: May 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Separate areas for buy/sell,flea, farm and antiques.ENTRY FEE: $325 10x10EXHIBITORS: 650-850ATTENDANCE: 120,000. Three milesof booth frontage art/craft show,flea/farm market, cranberry marshtours, parade on Sunday, contests,entertainment and more.Kim or CarolynWarrens Cranberry Festival Inc.PO Box 146, Warrens, WI 54666608-378-4200 ext. [email protected]
Des Moines, IA
September 27–29Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowIowa State FairgroundsHOURS: Fri. 5 – 8 pm, Sat. 9 am – 5pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $6DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $225EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 10,000-12,000. Iowa’slargest show. Fantastic facility. Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Mankato, MN
September 27–29Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleRiver Hills MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread ShowsPO Box 224, Stillwater, MN 55082651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Blaine, MN
September 27–29Modern Living ShowNorthtown MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Virginia, MN
September 283rd Annual Oktoberfest CraftShowHoly Spirit Catholic ChurchHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $35 Outside, $40 mainlevel inside, $20 lower level insideEXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 250-500. Craft Show,old fashioned kids carnival, Bingo,Bake Sale, Mass, OktoberfestThemed Dinner with live music.Jenni Smith, Holy Spirit Catholic Church306 S 2nd St, Virginia, MN 55792218-248-8067jennijohnsonsmith@yahoo.comcathparvami.weconnect.com/
Princeton, MN
September 28Princeton Fall Chili FestRum River Dr between 1st Street& 2nd Street N., Princeton, MNHOURS: Noon – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 29, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $40, after Aug. 29 $60EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 3,500Fun family event that includeschili/salsa tasting, car show, BMXbike show, local entertainment,kids games & inflatables.Mary ChapmanPrinceton Area Chamber of Commerce705 2nd Street N, Princeton, MN [email protected]
Siren, WI
September 28SIREN HARVESTFEST Hand-Crafted Artisans &Crafters ShowCrooked Lake ParkHOURS: 10:30 am – 3:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 6, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 500-1,0004th Annual Artisans & CraftersShow is a key part of Siren’s majorfall festival, HARVESTFEST.Excellent location in beautiful lake-side park on main thoroughfare.Christine MoellerSiren Chamber of Commerce Inc.PO Box 57, Siren, WI [email protected]
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Crosslake , MN
September 28Crosslake DaysVacant Lot, County Road 66HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmDEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $60 - 10’x10’ spaceEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 4500. Chili cook off,classic car and motorcycle show,local bazaars, and kids day.Cindy Mogeto & Mary EngstromBrainerd Lakes ChamberPO Box 208, Crosslake, MN [email protected]@explorebrainerdlakes.comwww.crosslake.com
Crivitz, WI
September 28Crivitz Fall Harvest FestivalCrivitz High SchoolHOURS: 8:30 am – 2 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 31, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 1,500. Well attendedcraft show. Refreshments sold.Crivitz Business AssnPO Box 202, Crivitz, WI 54114715-854-2891
Forest Lake, MN
September 28Arts & Crafts at the TrackRunning Aces RacetrackHOURS: 10 am – 6 pmADMISSION: Free - non perishablefood items for foodshelfDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $75 + $10 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200+ATTENDANCE: Excellent. 1st annualpremier art and craft show. Food,music, crafts for everyone. Elaine Engelking3835 323rd Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN [email protected]
Andover, MN
September 28Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowAndover Community CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 500-2,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft [email protected], www.ccshows.com
Minocqua, WI
September 28Prime Choice Craft ShowTorpy ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $125, $200 two, $300three spaces (online registration),+ $25 elec.EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 10,000The largest festival of the season inthe Minocqua area. Located in theheart of Minocqua in beautifulTorpy Park. 49th Annual Beef-A-Rama celebration. Live music, chil-dren’s activities and the famousParade of Beef provide a festiveatmosphere. To protect the integri-ty of the show and enhance thevariety, entries will be selected onthe handmade quality, uniquenessand diversity. The number of simi-lar crafts will be regulated.Beth WetzlerMinocqua Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1006Minocqua, WI [email protected]
Green Lake, WI
September 28–29Harvest FestDowntown Green Lake550 Mill StreetGreen Lake, WIHOURS: 10 am – 4 pm Sat. & Sun.ADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 30, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $95EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 10,000This two-day fall festival has beengoing on for 25 years. It welcomesthousands of people each day to allof downtown Green Lake. Craftersare spread over three locations cre-ating a seek-and-discover experi-ence for attendees. Combined withfood, entertainment, and a 500+car show, Harvest Fest is the placeto be this fall!Taylor ClarkGreen Lake Area chamberPO Box 337Green Lake, WI [email protected]
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44th AnnualJuried FineArt Show
“One of Wisconsin’s Best”August 16–17, 2014Saturday & Sunday10:00 am – 5:00 pm- Over 130 Artists
- Numerous Awardsand Amenities
- Application Deadline:Feb. 28th via ZAPP
- Outdoors Rain or Shine
Event Detailsand more information:
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Fort Ransom, ND
September 28–29Sheyenne Valley Arts & CraftsFestivalFort Ransom, NDHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $2 adult, $1 - 6-14, preschool free.DEADLINE: May 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $100-$175EXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 7,000-12,000Over 150 vendors, local and region-al artists, unique demonstrations,entertainment, art show, foodcourt, family fun.Vicki Busta, Sheyenne Valley Arts & CraftsAssn, PO Box 21, Fort Ransom, ND [email protected]
Custer, SD
September 28–29Buffalo Roundup Arts FestivalCuster State ParkState Game LodgeHOURS: Sat. 9–6:30 pm, Sun. 9–5 pmADMISSION: Free but Park EntranceLicense requiredDEADLINE: August 31, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $200 2 daysEXHIBITORS: 135-160ATTENDANCE: 10,000-15,000 Sat. &Sun. 20th annual arts festival onSat. & Sun. includes the 24thannual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-off and 2nd annual Dutch OvenCook-off, and the 48th BuffaloRoundup on Friday, Sept. 27th.Custer State Park13389 US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730888-875-0001 - [email protected]
Peoria, IL
September 28–2951st Annual Peoria Art GuildFine Art FairGateway Building at Riverfront HOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: TBADEADLINE: March 13, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 40,000Awarding $10,000 in cash prizes.Our fair is artist friendly and wellorganized with 450 devoted volun-teers. Historic riverfront park loca-tion, live music, kid’s art festival,community activities and more.Special Events CoordinatorPeoria Art Guild203 Harrison St, Peoria, IL 61602309-637-2787artfair@peoriaartguild.orgwww.peoriaartguild.org
Barrington, IL
September 28–29Art in the BarnGood Shepherd Hospital GroundsHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5 adults, 12 & under freeDEADLINE: April 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original, fine art quality byexhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $85 outdoors, $100indoor + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 175ATTENDANCE: 6,00039th year of showcasing fine art ina unique country setting.Kerin MontgomeryAuxiliary of Good Shepherd Hospital450 W Highway 22, Barrington, IL 60010847-842-4496artinthebarn@comcast.netwww.artinthebarn-barrington.org
Afton, MN
September 28–29Afton Art FairTown Square & Afton BlvdsHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 23rd - $20 latefee after August 23rdCONDITIONS: applications arereviewed for quality and we limitamounts of same type of vendors MEDIA: Fine art & traditional crafts.ENTRY FEE: Artist $155 - FoodVendors $250 - Business $175EXHIBITORS: 90ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,000Fine art and traditional crafts inpicturesque setting. Food, specialtyand business vendors, musicincluding jazz, folk & swing.Deb Larson, Afton Area Business AssnPO Box 102, Afton, MN [email protected]
Hudson, WI
September 28–29Spirit of the St. Croix ArtFestivalLakefront ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 11–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: July 1, or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted.ENTRY FEE: $145EXHIBITORS: 85ATTENDANCE: 2,000. Live perform-ers and acoustic music on thebanks of the scenic St. Croix River.Family event with food, interactiveart activities and demonstrations.Vanessa LaFleur, Hudson Area Chamberof Commerce & Tourism Bureau502 Second Street, Hudson, WI [email protected]
St. Joseph, MN
September 29Millstream Arts FestivalDowntown St. Joseph, MNHOURS: 11 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free, food shelf dona-tion requested.DEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Visual artsENTRY FEE: $85 + $10 jury fee, $45author fee.ATTENDANCE: 6,000-8,000+Outdoor juried art show held onlast Sunday in Sept. on Main Streetin downtown St. Joseph. Festiveenvironment with wide variety ofart, music, dance, food and hands-on art activities for children. $10 ofbooth fee will help fund an artscholarship.Mary NiedenfuerMillstream Arts FestivalPO Box 448, Saint Joseph, MN 56374millstream@millstreamartsfestival.orgwww.millstreamartsfestival.org
Bloomington, MN
September 29–30Wholesale Trade ShowRamada Mall of AmericaHOURS: Sun. 11–6 pm, Mon. 10–3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 2, 2013CONDITIONS: Contact show sponsors.MEDIA: Contact show sponsors.EXHIBITORS: 65ATTENDANCE: 1,800Wholesale gem, jewelry, sale andtrade show. Tax license requiredfor admission.Margaret HopsonGem & Lapidary WholesalersPO Box 98, Flora, MS [email protected]
Milwaukee, WI
October 2Westown Farmer’s MarketZeidler Union SquareHOURS: 10 am – 3 pm WednesdaysADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: Varies $30 per dayEXHIBITORS: 60 on averageATTENDANCE: 1,500Downtown Milwaukee’s largestand oldest open-air market.Features over 60 vendors sellingWisconsin grown produce, hand-made art, prepared food and lunchitems.Marissa MillerWestown Association633 W. Wisconsin, Suite 409Milwaukee, WI [email protected]
St. Louis Park, MN
October 3–6Modern Living ShowKnollwood MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Bayfield, WI
October 4–6Bayfield Apple FestivalDowntown Bayfield, WIHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $325 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 60,00052nd annual apple harvest festivalwith apple vendors, arts and crafts,food, live music, parade.Bayfield Chamber & Visitor BureauPO Box 138, Bayfield, WI 54814715-779-3335 - [email protected]
Burnsville, MN
October 4–6Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleBurnsville CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Lake City, MN
October 5Johnny Appleseed FestivalLincoln High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade arts and crafts.ENTRY FEE: $45EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 5,000 festival wknd.Arts and crafts, art+music ramble,book sale, farmer’s market, applepie sales, kids activities.Lake City Chamber of Commerce101 West Center St., Lake City, MN [email protected]
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Swanville, MN
October 5St. John’s Catholic Church Art& Craft FairSwanville High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $30EXHIBITORS: 70+29th year, bake sale, church raffle,cake walk, lunch served all day.Charee PelzerSt. John’s Catholic Church6732 Balcony RdSwanville, MN 56382320-573-4271
Hastings, MN
October 5Fall Arts, Crafts & Gift ShowHastings ArmoryHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafted items. No fleamarket.ENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50+Mary Lee Olson, Heart Promotions1791 So. Frontage Rd #113Hastings, MN 55033651-438-3815
Windom, MN
October 536th Annual Craft ShowWindom Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $1DEADLINE: September 14, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $40-$60EXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 500+ Many uniqueholiday items and original crafts.Delicious lunch available at show.Damon Weinandt, Windom Area Chamber 303 9th St., Windom, MN 56101507-831-2752 - [email protected]
Oakdale, MN
October 5Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowProm Center WoodburyHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 2:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $89 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft [email protected] - www.ccshows.com
South St. Paul, MN
October 5On the Road AgainSouthview BoulevardHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free - $6 wristband forpurchasing food & beverageDEADLINE: 9/25/2013 or until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $15 ($20 after 9/25)EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 12,000. Booya, pet-ting zoo, flea mkt, car show, food.Steve Mankowski, On The Road Again8052 Cleadis Ave E., Inver Grove Heights,MN 55076, 651-457-2774 - 651-457-2154
Fergus Falls, MN
October 5Fall Art, Craft & Home ShowWestRidge MallHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50, $65, $75, $85, $100EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 1,000-1,200Jeannie Nicholson-AndersonWestRidge Mall Merchant’s Association218-739-4439jeannieanderson@westridgemallff.comwww.westridgemallff.com
Minneapolis, MN
October 5Gustavus Adolphus Art & Craft ShowGustavus Adolphus LutheranChurch, Minneapolis, MNHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $35-$55EXHIBITORS: 40-50ATTENDANCE: 300-400. Indoor andoutdoor. Raffle. A popular show inthe northeast Minneapolis art dis-trict known for the wide variety ofcrafts and good food.Mary Larson, Gustavus Adolphus Church1509 - 27th Ave. NEMinneapolis, MN [email protected]
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Stone Lake, WI
October 5Stone Lake Cranberry FestivalDowntown Stone Lake, WIHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free - $5 to ParkDEADLINE: September 15, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $130EXHIBITORS: 350ATTENDANCE: 35,000. Marsh tours,crafts, food, parade and music.Bruce GilletteStone Lake Cranberry FestivalPO Box 73, Stone Lake, WI 54876715-865-3378 - 715-865-3302thelastfrontier@centurytel.netwww.stonelakecranberryfestival.com
Rochester, MN
October 5–13Northwoods BoutiqueRochester FairgroundsHOURS: Mon–Fri 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Must send photos.Juried & Invitational.MEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Moraal, 5622 Glen AveMinnetonka, MN 55345952-934-8422, [email protected]
Mount Horeb, WI
October 5–632nd Fall Heritage FestivalDowntown Main StreetHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 10–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $95-$120EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 10,000Artists and crafters, farmer’s mar-ket, buggy rides and more. Melissa Theisen, Mt Horeb Area Chamber 300 E Main St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572608-437-5914 - [email protected] - [email protected]
Amana, IA
October 5–613th Annual OktoberfestAutumn Days Craft ShowAmana RV ParkHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 10–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade. No imports.Richard Thimsen, C & R ProductionsPO Box 261, Marion, IA [email protected]
Eagle River, WI
October 5–6Cranberry FestVilas County FairgroundsHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 9–3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: March 1, 2013 or until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by seller.ENTRY FEE: $225-$275EXHIBITORS: 325ATTENDANCE: 40,000+Celebrating the cranberry harvest.Fitness events, entertainment, craftauction, marsh and winery tours,fresh cranberry and craisin sales,cranberry foods, farmer’s market,antique market and much more.Kim Emerson, Events CoordinatorEagle River Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1917, Eagle River, WI [email protected]
Fulton County, IL
October 5–6Spoon River Valley ScenicDrive Fall Festival15 Villages in Fulton CountyHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $50 non-food, $100 food+ village set-up feeEXHIBITORS: 650+ATTENDANCE: 100,000+ Self-guideddriving tour over 100 miles of thescenic Spoon River Valley. Fifteenvillages offer antiques, crafts, food,flea markets, historical sites, enter-tainment, and much more. Lisa Tunney, Spoon River Scenic Drive Assn14867 E. Hoffman Rd, Lewistown, IL [email protected]
Farmington, IL
October 5–69th Annual Crafters CornerOld School CenterHOURS: Sat & Sun 8 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted only. No buy/sell,imports, kits, heat transfer, screenprinting, commercial or antiques.ENTRY FEE: $70 10x10 indoors, $5012x12 outdoorsEXHIBITORS: 45ATTENDANCE: 4,000. Part of the46th Spoon River Valley ScenicDrive. Two consecutive weekendsalso Oct. 12-13. Choose one or bothweekends. Easy load-in and out.Chris Beaty, Conrad Enterprises940 S. First Ave., Canton, IL 61520309-647-0400conradent@sbcglobal.netwww.conradenterprises.com
Nekoosa, WI
October 5–6Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin FestNekoosa Business ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $85EXHIBITORS: 217ATTENDANCE: 20,000. A fun out-door family event for people of allages. Event continues to growevery year. Great venue for crafters.Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin FestPO Box 252, Nekoosa, WI 54457715-323-4533nekoosagiantpumpkinfest@yahoo.comwww.nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com
East Grand Forks, MN
October 5–6East Grand Forks Arts & Crafts FairCivic Center & VFW ArenaHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: March 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $80-$110EXHIBITORS: 180ATTENDANCE: 5,000The EGF Craft Council organizes acraft fair each October. All pro-ceeds go to promote fine arts andarts education in the community.Lorraine O’Shea, East Grand Forks Arts &Crafts CouncilPO Box 622, East Grand Forks, MN [email protected]/egfcraftcouncil
Knox County, IL
October 5–6Knox County Scenic DriveEight Locations Knox County, ILHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Some restrictions varyby location.MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25-$150EXHIBITORS: 400+ATTENDANCE: 50,000Annual fall festival celebratingrural heritage in West CentralIllinois. Self-guided driving tour,arts and crafts, antiques, food, his-toric sites and demonstrations. Afamily event.Jeralyn Wood, Knox County Scenic Drive2163 E. Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401309-343-2485jwood@visitgalesburg.comwww.knoxcountyscenicdrive.com
Stillwater, MN
October 5–6Fall Colors Fine Art & JazzFestivalLowell ParkHOURS: Sat. & Sun. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $195-$225EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 10,000Fine art, incredible jazz and deli-cious food combined with a beauti-ful landscape to make this eventone of the premier FINE art eventsof the year.Dolly ParkerGreater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce200 Chestnut St. E. Ste. 204Stillwater, MN 55082651-439-4001dolly@greaterstillwaterchamber.comwww.stillwaterrivertownartfestival.com
Maple Grove, MN
October 5–6Skyline Art CrawlMaple Grove Government CenterHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 12–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: July 15th, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $70EXHIBITORS: 25ATTENDANCE: HundredsGrassroots event designed to pro-vide unique opportunities to localartists, and cultural enrichment tothe community.Tracy Griffin, Skyline Art Crawl420 Ford Road #121St Louis Park, MN [email protected]
Oregon, IL
October 5–6Autumn on ParadeDowntown Oregon, ILHOURS: Sat. 8–5 pm, Sun. 9–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Sept. 21, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade, homemade, or homegrown.ENTRY FEE: $125 for Ogle Co. resi-dents, $175 for non-residentsEXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 5,000. Car show, trac-tor show, food court, parade, 5krace, old English fair, fun zone,duck dash, handicap parking, craftshow, farmer’s market.Laury EdlundPO Box 234, Oregon, IL [email protected]
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Council Bluffs, IA
October 5–6Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowMid-America CenterHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $185EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 6,500-7,000. Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
McGregor, IA
October 5–638th Fall Art & Craft FestivalTriangle ParkHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market. ENTRY FEE: $75, $65 2nd, $100indoor, $35 2 paid vendor referrals.EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Carolyn Gallagher, McGregor-MarquetteChamber, 146 Main St., PO Box 105McGregor, IA 52157800-896-0910mcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.comwww.mcgreg-marq.org
Greenville, WI
October 6Greenville 39th Annual Fall Craft FairLions Park, Hwy 76 & 96HOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: 8/31/2013 or until full.MEDIA: Homemade or homegrownarts, crafts, produce, bakery. Nobuy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $35 until 3/31/13, $45after 3/31/13EXHIBITORS: 250ATTENDANCE: 3,000+Arts, crafts, produce, bakery -inside and outside, rain or shine. Sandy McMonagleGreenville Lioness ClubPO Box 181, Greenville, WI 54942920-757-5661lionesscraftfair@yahoo.comwww.greenvillelioness.org
Roseville, MN
October 10–13Modern Living ShowHar Mar MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
New Brighton, MN
October 10–19Holly-Day BoutiqueFamily Service CenterHOURS: Weekdays 9:30 am – 8 pm,Sat 9:30–5 pm, Sun 11–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open - no food concessions.ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 100. 38th year.Carrie Staples, 13908 Lake Dr., ForestLake, MN 55025 - [email protected]
Egg Harbor, WI
October 11–13Pumpkin Patch on Market St.Downtown Egg Harbor, WIHOURS: Fri. set–up 10 am – 7 pm,Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 1st, 2012CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 35 - 45ATTENDANCE: 20,000. Arts, Crafts& Gift Show, music and food.Clarence Scherer, Pumpkin Patch on MktSt, PO Box 108, Egg Harbor, WI 54209920-868-3010 - [email protected]
Blaine, MN
October 11–13Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleNorthtown MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Highland, IL
October 11–13Highland Art in the ParkLindendale ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pm,Fri. Private showing 6–9 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 14, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine arts.ENTRY FEE: $200EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 9,000.World-class artin a beautiful hometown atmos-phere only 35 miles from St. Louis.Great food and entertainment.Lynnette SchuepbachHighland Arts Council907 Main St., Highland, IL 62249618-654-4727lynnette@highlandartscouncil.orgwww.HighlandArtsCouncil.org
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Maple Grove, MN
October 12Fall Craft ShowMaple Grove Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $65-$75EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: Very Good. Crafters,food, candy, swimming, skating,kid’s playground, door prizes.Erin CarneyMaple Grove Women of TodayPO Box 1482, Maple Grove, MN [email protected]
Jordan, MN
October 129th Annual Jordan ECFE Craft and Gift BoutiqueJordan High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: No judging or pre-selectionMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45-$55EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 700-9009th Annual Craft and GiftBoutique. All types of crafts andhome based businesses.Concession stand all day, childrenactivities and silent auction. FreeAdmission and Free Parking!Beth Johnson, Jordan ECFE815 Sunset DriveJordan, MN [email protected]
Brainerd, MN
October 12Fall Arts & Craft FestivalBrainerd High SchoolHOURS: 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 25, 2013 oruntil fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor orfamily member. No imports, kitsor food.ENTRY FEE: $75-$155EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 8,000-10,000150+ artists and crafters with quali-ty handmade items. Free admis-sion. Refreshments available.Mary T. MillerISD #181 Community Education12149 Knollwood DriveBaxter, MN [email protected]
Antigo, WI
October 127th Annual OktoberfestLanglade County FairgroundsHOURS: Sat. 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 2, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 30-40ATTENDANCE: 1,500Dust off your accordion, put onyour lederhosen, and come “RollOut the Barrel” as theAntigo/Langlade Co. Chamber ofCommerce presents the 7thAnnual Oktoberfest. Join us forsome German-themed fun.Oktoberfest will take place rain orshine. Our event includes Germanfood, refreshing drinks and musicfor your pleasure. Crafter registra-tion forms are available by callingor sending email.Jesse EngelmannAntigo/Langlade County Ambassadors1005 S. Superior St, Antigo, WI 54409715-623-4134 - [email protected]
Stillwater, MN
October 12Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowStillwater Armory HOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Heavily advertised with news andblack signs and EDDMRon Guarneri, Carousel Craft [email protected]
Omro, WI
October 12OktoberfestDowntown & Scott ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: October 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 25ATTENDANCE: 1,000Craft fair, kid’s activities, polkabands, authentic German food andbeverage.Omro Area Chamber of Commerce130 W. Larrabee StOmro, WI 54963920-685-6960 x 23www.omrochamber.org
Three Lakes, WI
October 12Pumpkin FestThree Lakes High SchoolHOURS: 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Donation to food pantryDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade crafts. ENTRY FEE: $100 + $25 elec./2booths $175EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 10,000+All crafters indoors. Farmer’s mar-ket outdoors. Homemade food andSally’s freshly baked homemadecinnamon rolls.Cindy Starke, Three Lakes Fire Dept. Aux.PO Box 573, Three Lakes, WI [email protected]
New Ulm, MN
October 12Oktoberfest & More Arts &Crafts ShowDowntown New Ulm, MNHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 9/28/2013 or until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine Arts & Crafts. No kits,molds, manufactured or imports.ENTRY FEE: $25 fee. We encourage asmall number of demonstratingartists to participate also, contactus by 9/1/13 if interested.EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 2,000 - 6,000Live music, brewery & wineryevents, food. Art show in excellentlocation - downtown lot near ourfamous Glockenspiel. Full day offamily-fun activities.Barbara Marti, New Ulm RetailDevelopment Corporation1 North Minnesota St., Box 384New Ulm, MN [email protected]
Belvidere, IL
October 12–1328th Annual Fall DiddleyBoone Co. FairgroundsHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: $6 - 12 and overDEADLINE: February 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.No buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $350EXHIBITORS: 350+ATTENDANCE: 20,000. Well organ-ized, highly advertised show fea-turing artists from several states.Nancy Schroeder, Mental Health ResourceLeaque for McHenry Co.PO Box 204, McHenry, IL [email protected]
Red Wing, MN
October 12–13Fall Festival of the ArtsHistoric downtown Red WingHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 10–4:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 3, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $165 + $15 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 97ATTENDANCE: 10,000+Fine art festival that includes avariety of media, foods, children’sarea and musical entertainment.Art must be handcrafted by theexhibitor, no kits.Deborah WasmundRed Wing Arts Association418 Levee StreetRed Wing, MN [email protected]@rwarts.orgwww.redwingartsassociation.org
Egg Harbor, WI
October 12–13Pumpkin Patch FestivaleHarbor View ParkHOURS: 9 am – 6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 6, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade or produced byexhibitors. No buy/sell or imports.ENTRY FEE: $100 10x10EXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 50,000Egg Harbor’s fall celebration.Activities include carnival rides,inflatable bouncers, silent auction,face painting, kid’s storytelling andmusician and over 70 craft booths.Live music both days.Egg Harbor Business AssociationPO Box 33, Egg Harbor, WI 54209920-868-3717vacation@eggharbordoorcounty.orgwww.eggharbordoorcounty.org
Fulton County, IL
October 12–13Spoon River Valley ScenicDrive Fall Festival15 Villages in Fulton CountyHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $50 non-food, $100 food+ village set-up feeEXHIBITORS: 650+ATTENDANCE: 100,000+ Self-guideddriving tour over 100 miles of thescenic Spoon River Valley. Lisa TunneySpoon River Scenic Drive Assoc.14867 E. Hoffman Rd, Lewistown, IL [email protected]
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Galena, IL
October 12–13Galena Country FairGrant ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: $2 donationDEADLINE: March 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade arts & crafts. No buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $225EXHIBITORS: 157ATTENDANCE: 10,000-12,000Live entertainment both days inwine garden. Raffle, silent auction,farmer’s markets, kid’s games.Shuttle service to/from Grant Park.Ron SmithJo Daviess Co. Country Fair Charities, Inc.PO 6394, Galena, IL 61036815-777-0817info@galenacountryfair.orgwww.galenacountryfair.org
Aberdeen, SD
October 12–13Fall Arts & Crafts ShowLakewood MallHOURS: Sat. 10–7 pm, Sun. 12–6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Juried. Picturerequired of exhibitor’s booth.MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60 EXHIBITORS: 60. Well attended.Karla Spear, Lakewood Mall3315 6th Ave SE, Ste. 69Aberdeen, SD [email protected]
Chisago City, MN
October 12–13Ojiketa Art Blitz27500 Kirby Ave.HOURS: Sat. 11–5 pm, Sun. 11–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullENTRY FEE: $35, $45, $55EXHIBITORS: 3rd YearATTENDANCE: 600. First 100 freewineglass and tote bag each day!Art, food, wine, music and beauti-ful Ojiketa Park.Doris Zacho, City of ChisagoPO Box 611, Chisago City, MN [email protected]
Farmington, IL
October 12–139th Annual Crafters CornerOld School CenterHOURS: Sat. & Sun. 8 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried - send photosMEDIA: No buy/sell, imports, kits,heat transfers, screenprinting,commercial or antiques.ENTRY FEE: $50 outdoors, $70 insideEXHIBITORS: 45ATTENDANCE: 4,000 Chris Beaty, Conrad Enterprises940 S. First Ave., Canton, IL 61520309-647-0400conradent@sbcglobal.netwww.conradenterprises.com
Knox County, IL
October 12–13Knox County Scenic DriveEight Locations Knox County, ILHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Some restrictions vary MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25-$150EXHIBITORS: 400+ATTENDANCE: 50,000Jeralyn Wood, Knox County Scenic Drive2163 E. Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401309-343-2485jwood@visitgalesburg.comwww.knoxcountyscenicdrive.com
McGregor, IA
October 12–1321st Leaf Arts & Crafts FestivalTriangle ParkHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea mkt. Quality arts.ENTRY FEE: $75, $65 2nd, $100 in,$35 off 2 paid vendor referrals.EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Carolyn Gallagher, McGregor-MarquetteChamber of Commerce800-896-0910 - [email protected]
Medford, WI
October 13Simek Rec Center Arts, Crafts& Collectibles FairSimek Recreation CenterHOURS: 9:30 am – 3:30 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 1,000+ Exhibitor set-up 6-9 am Sun. Show is indoorswith a full concession stand.Billie Hartwig, Medford Youth Hockey AssnPO Box 302, Medford, WI 54451715-748-6655 - [email protected]
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KNOX COUNTY
SCENIC DRIVE
Join the Fun!First Two Weekends
in October
Each of the stops on your tour produces its own event so expect to be entertained!
Enjoy Historic Sites ◆ Live EntertainmentMuseums ◆ Handcrafted Items ◆ Flea MarketsHands-On Opportunities ◆ Scarecrow Contest
Antiques ◆ Demonstrations ◆ DisplaysCountry Cooking ◆ Living History
Plan to spend a day or twoon this self-guided drivingtour of towns and rural areasin Knox County, Illinois.
October 5–6 and12–13, 2013
You’ll have a weekend that’s far from ordinary!For a brochure, map, or vendor information contact:
For vendor information contact Jeralyn Wood309-343-2485 or e-mail: [email protected]
www.knoxcountyscenicdrive.com
Edina, MN
October 16–27Candleberry on the LakesHughes Pavilion-Centennial HOURS: Mon–Fri 9 am – 8:30 pm,Sat 9– 6 pm, Sun 9 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 10/1/2013 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25 + variable commissionEXHIBITORS: 90+ATTENDANCE: Excellent. Held in abeautiful building on the lake fea-turing handcrafted items, homedecor, antiques/vintage and food.Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
Eden Prairie, MN
October 17–20Home & Lifestyle ShowEden Prairie CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Minot, ND
October 18–19Artfest 2013State Fair Center - FFA HallHOURS: Fri. Premiere Night 7 pm –10 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Fri. $35-$30, Sat. $2under 12 freeDEADLINE: August 24, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No kits or patterns.ENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: up to 60ATTENDANCE: 3,000. 34th year. Anindoor festival with an upscalePremiere Night with live music,hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails.Featuring regional artists’ work.Nancy F. Walter, Taube Museum of Art2 North Main, Minot, ND [email protected]
St. Cloud, MN
October 18–20Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleCrossroads CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Bloomington, MN
October 18–20Fall Arts, Crafts & Gift ShowSouthtown MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafted items. No flea market.ENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 40+Mary Lee Olson, Heart Promotions1791 So. Frontage Rd #113Hastings, MN 55033651-438-3815
Blaine, MN
October 18–20Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowNational Sports CenterHOURS: Fri. 12 – 7 pm, Sat. 9 am –5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $220EXHIBITORS: 140ATTENDANCE: 3,500-4,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
New Berlin, WI
October 19Fall Harvest Art & Craft FairRonald Reagan ElementarySchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $45, $50 or $55EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 1,10031st Annual Event. Quality arts andcrafts. Bake sale, food sales andmore. All proceeds donated backto area communities.Linda Arend, New Berlin Junior Woman’sClub, 4138 S. Regal Manor Ct, New Berlin,WI 53151 - [email protected],org
Chetek, WI
October 1917th Annual Indian Head Art& Craft FairChetek High School GymHOURS: 9:30 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45 indoors. All firsttime entries must submit photos.Wisconsin Indian Head Country, Inc.PO Box 628, Chetek, WI 54728715-924-2970 Local - 800-826-6966
Menomonee Falls, WI
October 19A Community AffairMenomonee Falls HighHOURS: 9 am – 4:30 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $90EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: Great. 31st annual.Arts, crafts, antiques and col-lectibles. All proceeds to charity.Jeanne Verbsky, Community LeaguePO Box 973, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052414-581-0352cleague@communityleague.comwww.communityleague.com
Blaine, MN
October 1922nd Annual Blaine Swimming& Diving Fall Arts & Crafts FairBlaine High School Field HouseHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $65 10x10EXHIBITORS: 155ATTENDANCE: 1,500This is our team’s largest fundrais-er. Discount is offered for multiplespaces. We permit a small portionof our spaces for non-handcrafteditems. Very successful and wellattended show.Christine Kuecker, Blaine Swimming andDiving Booster Club17137 Owatonna St NEHam Lake, MN [email protected]/CraftFair.php
Deerwood, MN
October 1928th Annual Oktoberfest Arts& Crafts FairRuttger’s Bay Lake LodgeHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $119 & $129EXHIBITORS: 160ATTENDANCE: 5,000Art fair, food and beverages,German entertainment. Vendorapplications available on our web-site after April 1, 2013.Ruttger’s Bay Lake LodgePO Box 400Deerwood, MN [email protected]
Wisconsin Dells, WI
October 19–20La Crosse StreetWisconsin Dells festival siteHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–2 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade. No imports orbuy/sell. Photos required.ENTRY FEE: $75 10x12EXHIBITORS: 115ATTENDANCE: 14,000. A celebrationof autumn. Micro brew tasting,events and contest for kids andfamilies. Great food, free liveentertainment, and much more.Julia RandlesWisconsin Dells Festivals, Inc.PO Box 390, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965608-254-7180 ext. [email protected]
Fargo, ND
October 19–20The Big One Art & Craft FairFargo Civic CenterHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade items only. Nobuy/sell or commercial.ENTRY FEE: $90-$130EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,00025th annual show. Largest indoorevent in area.Stacy or Lisa FrankThe Big One Art & Craft Fair LLCPO Box 1276, Minot, ND [email protected]
Ottumwa, IA
October 19–20Bridge View Center - CivicCenter - Craft ShowBridge View Center - Civic CenterHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–3 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted itemsonly by the vendor.ENTRY FEE: $125 EXHIBITORS: 140+ Beautiful newCivic Center, 30,000 sq foot exhib-it hall, set up Fri. noon‚ Sat. 6–9.John & Barb LawrenceCreated in Iowa, LLC409 Adams St, Floyd, IA 50435641-398-2237 - [email protected] & Dave Davison245 Daws Rd, Hiawatha IA 52233319-393-5984 - [email protected]
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Spencer, IA
October 19–20Fall Craft ShowSouthpark MallHOURS: Sat. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun.Noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 4, 2013MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $65 10x10Sheli Cheevers, Southpark Mall901 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301712-262-8700marketingsp@smunet.netwww.spencersouthparkmall.com
Sioux Falls, SD
October 25–27Autumn Festival-An Arts &Craft Affair-31st Annual TourSioux Falls Convention CenterHOURS: Fri. 11 am – 9 pm, Sat. 9am – 7 pm, Sun. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $8 adults, $7 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $450EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 17,000-20,000Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL 60002402-331-2889 - [email protected]
Maplewood, MN
October 25–27Gingerbread Shows Presents:Fall Craft Show & SaleMaplewood MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 8 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread ShowsPO Box 224, Stillwater, MN 55082651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Edina, MN
October 25–27Home & Gift ShowSouthdale CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market. Looking forhigh end, quality exhibitors.Dan Spear, Unique Shows1769 Lexington Ave N #319Roseville, MN [email protected]
Maple Grove, MN
October 26Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowMaple Grove Community CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $89 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 500-2,000Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft [email protected]
Oregon, WI
October 26Oregon Firefigher/EMT Craft Fair601 Pleasant Oak Dr, Oregon, WIHOURS: 9 am Р3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 65Over 50 vendors featuring jewelry,fabric arts, wood working, soaps,home décor, stained glass, pho-tography, toys, and much more!Peg Berman, Oregon Firefighter/EMT Assn131 Spring St, Oregon, WI [email protected]
Cedar Falls, IA
October 26–27Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowUNI-DomeHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: $6DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $225EXHIBITORS: 250ATTENDANCE: 8,000-9,00023rd year. Iowa’s 2nd largest show.Advertising done statewide. Alwaysa good buying crowd.Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Roseville, MN
October 31 – Nov. 3Home & Gift ShowHar Mar MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market. Picturerequired of exhibitor’s booth. Dan Spear, Unique [email protected]
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Waconia, MN
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2419th Holiday Heart & HomeBoutique In the Country BarnIn the Country Barn6730 Co Rd 10 N., Waconia, MNHOURS: Thurs–Fri. 9 am – 6 pm,Sat. 9– 5 pm, Sun. 12 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open to handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: ExcellentGifts displayed around antiquesand old furniture. (I do not sellantiques). Well established showand well promoted. Featured inSouthwest Metro magazine in2010 as one of the most uniqueboutiques in the area.June Rosckes, 6730 Co Rd 10 NWaconia, MN 55387952-442-4084Info@heartandhomeboutique.comwww.heartandhomeboutique.com
Minot, ND
November 1–2The Big One Art & Craft FairND State Fair CenterHOURS: Fri. 10–8 pm, Sat. 9–5 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade items only.ENTRY FEE: $100-$130EXHIBITORS: 250ATTENDANCE: 9,000-10,00038th annual - Largest show in thestate. Extremely popular andstrong Canadian traffic.Stacy or Lisa FrankThe Big One Art & Craft Fair LLCPO Box 1276, Minot, ND [email protected]
West Allis, WI
November 1–3Autumn Festival-An Arts &Craft Affair-31st Annual TourWisconsin State Fair ParkHOURS: Fri. 11 am – 9 pm, Sat. 9am – 7 pm, Sun. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $8 adults, $7 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $450EXHIBITORS: 350ATTENDANCE: 15,000-20,000Milwaukee’s premier facility closeto the downtown area.Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Clara City, MN
November 240th Annual Clara City Arts & Crafts ShowMACCRAY High School and Event CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $150 8x10EXHIBITORS: 175ATTENDANCE: ExcellentOur best show. Two buildingsfilled with crafts. Two shuttle busesevery 15 minutes. Deer huntingopener. Women spend.Janine Hubbard & Sherron TheinBriggs Motley & Associates LLC11958 21st St NE, Spicer, MN 56288320-796-5820 - [email protected]@briggsmotley.comwww.briggsmotley.com
Woodbury, MN
November 2Valley Crossing School’sFourth Annual Craft ShowValley Crossing CommunitySchool - 9900 Park CrossingHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $55 for 8x10’ booth; $45for 6x8’ booth; additional $10 forelectrical accessEXHIBITORS: +60ATTENDANCE: 800Silent auction. Proceeds used tofund additional educational oppor-tunities for the school’s students. Uyen CampbellValley Crossing Community School PTA9900 Park Crossing, Woodbury, MN [email protected]/Page/864
Byron, IL
November 222nd Annual Holiday Gift SaleByron Forest PreserveHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $35-$45EXHIBITORS: 34ATTENDANCE: 500Crafts, handmade items, holidaydecor, clothing, gifts, PamperedChef, Tupperware, Avon, Scentsyand more! Door prizes, free break-fast with Santa, concession stand.Michelle Gerke, Byron Forest PreservePO Box 1075, Byron, IL 61010815-234-8535 [email protected]
Ankeny, IA
November 2Santa’s North Pole Village Craft SaleAnkeny, IAHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade arts and crafts.ENTRY FEE: $150-$300ATTENDANCE: 5,000-10,00032nd year. 300 vendors in threebuildings, shuttle transportation. Ankeny Art Center1520 SW Ordnance RdAnkeny, IA 50023515-965-0940www.ankenyartcenter.com
Fond du Lac, WI
November 2Holiday Wonder Art & Craft ExpoFond du Lac Fairgrounds Rec CtrHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $1 adults, under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50 + $10 elec. $4 tableEXHIBITORS: 80-90ATTENDANCE: 1,000+ Juried art andcraft show, door prizes every halfhour, food concessions available.Art & Craft Expos, Fond du Lac Rec Dept85 Morningside Dr, Fond du Lac, WI [email protected]
New Brighton, MN
November 2Salem Covenant Church Arts & Crafts FairSalem Covenant ChurchHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: $10 discount post-marked before Sept. 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by local artistspreferred. Limited non-handcrafteditems accepted.ENTRY FEE: $65EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Well established show! Great repu-tation and very well attended. Widevariety of handcrafted items. Foodserved in coffee house atmosphere.Bake sale and more. Money raisedfrom space rentals benefit SalemYouth Mission/CHIC Fund.Mary JacobsonSalem Covenant Church Sr. High Missions2655 5th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112651-633-9615mjacobson@salemcov.orgwww.jacobson.mary.googlepage.com
Champlin, MN
November 2Champlin Women of TodayAnnual Arts & Crafts ShowChamplin Park High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $55 (1 space) - $110 (2spaces) - $165 (3 spaces)EXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 2,000Looking for new and unique artsand crafts. Heavily advertised inpaper. Fifty signs around town and4,000 fliers sent home with stu-dents in the area.Michelle CrandallChamplin Women of Today17653 88th Ave NMaple Grove, MN [email protected] www.champlinwt.org
Sparta, WI
November 2Monroe County HistoricalSociety Art & Craft ShowSparta Senior HighHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: August 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $80 8x10 smaller boothsavailable - inquireEXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 6,000. Well advertised.Joan Cook9434 General Ave.Sparta, WI 54656608-269-3233
Cambridge, WI
November 2Cambridge Art & Crafts FairCambridge High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 91ATTENDANCE: 2,500Handmade jewelry, clothing, acces-sories, pottery, comfortable setting,great holiday shopping.Jerol RieschCambridge Friends of the Library315 Water St., Cambridge, WI 53523608-423-7005jeriand188@yahoo.comwww.cambridgelibraryfriends.org
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Hopkins, MN
November 2Fall Fiber FestivalEisenhower Community Center1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MNHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 1st or until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $55 by May 1, $60 afterEXHIBITORS: 45ATTENDANCE: 250+We are a group of like mindedfiber enthusiasts and yarn produc-ers/artisans banding together topresent the Upper Midwest FallFiber Festival. All manner of fiberand fiber products are available tosee, feel and buy at this annualevent! Alpaca, wool, angora,mohair, silk as well as garments,spinning equipment, soaps, dyesand jewelry. In addition there willbe classes for a very small fee andseveral free demonstrationsthroughout the day.We hope to see you there!Margaret LongFall Fiber Festival17585 Eagle AveLester Prairie, MN 55354-7831320-224-4204lgfsuris@broadband-mn.comwww.fallfiberfestival.com
Mediapolis, IA
November 2Mediapolis CommunityChristmas Craft Show & MoreMediapolis Community HighSchool GymHOURS: 10 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $1DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $35 - $45 - $ 55EXHIBITORS: 85+ATTENDANCE: 500+Pamela Dowell, Crafts Unique5532 205th St, Mediapolis, IA [email protected]/pages/Crafts-Unique/627871813907746
Cottage Grove, MN
November 2Holiday Arts, Crafts & Gift ShowCottage Grove ArmoryHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafted. No flea mkt.ENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50+Mary Lee Olson, Heart Promotions1791 So. Frontage Rd #113Hastings, MN 55033651-438-3815
Bloomington, MN
November 2Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowBloomington ArmoryHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Monticello, MN
November 2Monticello Women of TodayCraft ShowMonticello Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 28, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $45 + $10 (electricityoptional)EXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 600-800Monticello Women of TodayPO Box 643, Monticello, MN 55362Voicemail: 763-295-0038www.MonticelloWomenofToday.org
Frankfort, IL
November 2–3Holli-Daze Art & Craft ShowLincoln Way East High SchoolHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pm, Sun.9:30 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $3 adults, under 12 freeDEADLINE: 10/1/2013 or until full.MEDIA: Open ENTRY FEE: $100 10x10 - no tableEXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 3,200+ 40th year,held in fieldhouse at high school.Debbie ChiszarGFWC Mokena Woman’s ClubPO Box 1008, Mokena, IL [email protected]
Virginia, MN
November 2–3Holiday Art & Craft ShowThunderbird MallHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 12–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 4, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No manufactured items -handmade original art.ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 15-25Lynn Solomon, Thunderbird Mall1401 South 12th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792218-741-9228lynnsolomon@thunderbirdmall.comwww.thunderbirdmall.com
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Roseville, MN
November 2–10Peggy’s Holiday BoutiqueRoseville Skating CenterHOURS: Mon.–Fri. 10 am – 9 pm,Sat. 10 – 6 pm, Sun. 10 – 4pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: First invitations sent inFeb. final consideration throughSept. unless full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $30 - variable commis-sion, optional host shifts.EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 4,000+ 36th annual!Artist need not be present. Spacevaries by display needs. Easy set-up. Sample gourmet treats, livemusic. Excellent reputation for awell run extravaganza of originaland handcrafted items. To applysend photos, prices through emailor include a SASE if sending mail.Peggy Bonneville683 Portland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104651-484-2946peggysholidayboutique@comcast.netwww.peggysholidayboutique.com
Edina, MN
November 2–17Northwoods BoutiqueBraemar Golf Course ClubhouseHOURS: Weekdays 10 am – 8 pm,Sat. 9 – 5 pm, Sun. 11 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried & Invitational.Must send photos.MEDIA: Original handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 120+Linda Moraal, 5622 Glen Ave,Minnetonka, MN 55345952-934-8422 [email protected]
Minneapolis, MN
November 3Grace Fine Art & Craft FestivalGrace Center, 250 E. Juneau Ave.HOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 31, 2013 or until full.Request an applicationCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items only. Nokits, mass produced products, etc.ENTRY FEE: $65EXHIBITORS: 25-28ATTENDANCE: 1,500 and growing.Unique works including jewelry,pottery, mosaics, glass, wood,handmade paper cards, prints, bak-ery, candy and more.Jeanne Carbon, Grace EvangelicalLutheran Church1209 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI [email protected]
Oak Park, IL
November 339th Annual Holiday Art & Craft FairOak Park/Riverforest High SchoolHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Designed & handmade bythe exhibitor - no importsENTRY FEE: $95EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Wide variety of hand-crafted items.Lillian Vail839 S. Oak Park AveOak Park, IL [email protected]
Ham Lake, MN
November 6–17Majestic Oaks BoutiqueMajestic Oaks Golf CourseHOURS: Mon–Fri 9 am – 8:30 pm,Sat 9 – 6 pm, Sun 9 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25 + variable commissionEXHIBITORS: 90+ATTENDANCE: ExcellentA blend of handcrafted items andhome decor, antiques/vintage andfood items. Wonderful.Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
Stillwater, MN
November 6–24Applewood Hills BoutiqueApplewood Hills Golf CourseHOURS: Weekdays 9:30 am – 8 pm,Sat 9 – 6 pm, Sun 10 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $35 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 125Well established and attended fallboutique.Carrie Staples13908 Lake Dr.Forest Lake, MN [email protected]
Eden Prairie, MN
November 7–10Holiday Gift ShowEden Prairie CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique [email protected]
Ralston, NE
November 7–10Autumn Festival-An Arts &Craft Affair-31st Annual TourRalston ArenaHOURS: Thu. 11 – 9 pm, Fri. 11 – 9pm, Sat. 9 – 7 pm, Sun. 10 – 5 pmADMISSION: $8 adults, $7 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $550EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 18,000-20,000Brand new facility located in theheart of Omaha, NE. Just 2 milessouth of 72nd St. exit and I-80.Free parking!Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Rice Lake, WI
November 8–10Annual Indian Head HolidayArt & Craft FairCedar MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 7 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $65 indoorsWisconsin Indian Head Country, Inc.PO Box 628, Chetek, WI 54728715-924-2970 Local - 800-826-6966
Willmar, MN
November 8–10Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft ShowKandi MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Maplewood, MN
November 8–10Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft ShowMaplewood MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 8 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Elkhorn, WI
November 914th Annual Holiday Affair“Round Robin” Craft ShowWalworth County Fairgrounds,Monte Carlo Room, ElkhornMiddle School & Elkhorn High HOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $45.00 - 10 x 10, $40.00- 9 x 9EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 2100+14th Annual Holiday Affair “RoundRobin” Craft Show with 5 loca-tions. Each locations features ahuge variety of handcrafted itemsfrom talented artisans. The selec-tions will be incredible! Peggy FraserWalworth County Fair’s BarnyardAdventure CommitteePO Box 655, Lake Geneva, WI 53121262-723-3228 - 262-248-4655peggy@walworthcountyfair.comwww.walworthcountyfair.com
Mount Horeb, WI
November 9Holiday Craft BonanzaMount Horeb Middle SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: October 15, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $50-$75EXHIBITORS: 63ATTENDANCE: 1,000. Our kick-off tothe Holiday Season, music, bakesale, raffle, silent auction, buggyrides, Scandinavian Santa.Melissa TheisenMount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce300 E Main StreetMount Horeb, WI [email protected]@trollway.comwww.trollway.com
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Grand Rapids, MN
November 9THE Craft ShowTimber Lake Lodge & Event CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: June 1, 2013 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by vendor. ENTRY FEE: $95ATTENDANCE: 3,000Becky Markwardt1419 Fraser Dr, Grand Rapids, MN [email protected]
Brainerd, MN
November 9Holiday Arts & Craft FestivalBrainerd High SchoolHOURS: 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: 10/23/2013 or until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor orfamily. No imports, kits or food.ENTRY FEE: $75-$155EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 8,000-10,000Free admission. Refreshments.Mary T. Miller, ISD #181 Comm Ed12149 Knollwood Dr, Baxter, MN [email protected]
Fergus Falls, MN
November 9Holiday Art, Craft & Home ShowWestRidge MallHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50, $75, $100, $125EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 1,000-1,500Jeannie Nicholson-AndersonWestRidge Mall Merchant’s Association2001 Lincoln Ave W. #46Fergus Falls, MN 56537218-739-4439jeannieanderson@westridgemallff.comwww.westridgemallff.com
Medina, MN
November 9Carousel Craft Show Presents:Fall Craft & Gift ShowMedina Entertainment CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $89 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Madison, MN
November 9Norsefest Craft ShowMadison Elementary SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 2,000. Annual event.Scandinavian art fair at VFW club.Becky Watson, Madison Area Chamber207 4th Ave., Madison, MN 56256320-598-3311 - [email protected]
Hartford, WI
November 9Great Hartford Craft ExpositionHartford Union High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 110ATTENDANCE: 2,400. 29th annual.Held in conjunction with Lion’spancake day and Xmas parade.Kathy Vogelsang, Hartford Women’s Club7613 Pond Road, Hartford, WI 53027262-673-5440expo@hartfordwomensclub.orgwww.hartfordwomensclub.org
Cromwell, MN
November 9Cromwell Community Craft SaleCromwell/Wright SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 2 pmADMISSION: 50 centsDEADLINE: October 30, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $10 EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 450-550. Annualevent, opening day of deer season. Pauline Strand5870 Eagle LaneCromwell, MN 55726218-644-3713
Coralville, IA
November 9–10Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts& Crafts ShowMarriott Conference CenterHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $190EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 4,500-5,000Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
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16th Annual
Located in Historic Downtown Anoka, MNJuly 12, 2014 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pmMore than150 crafters, food, live music & lots of family fun. Juried Show. Handcrafted Items Only!
For more information call 763-421-7130 or visit www.anokariverfest.come-mail: [email protected]
ONE OF THE LARGEST SUMMER CRAFT EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES.
Nevada, IA
November 9–10ABWA Arts & Crafts Fair825 15th St., Nevada, IAHOURS: Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: July 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $75 5x8EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 3,000Jan Gammon, ABWA1441 W. 7th St.Nevada, IA [email protected]
Otsego, MN
November 9–10KCS Arts and Crafts FairKaleidoscope Charter SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $35EXHIBITORS: 62ATTENDANCE: over 100Please join us for our secondannual craft sale. We have crafters,artists and direct sellers.Paula HigginsKaleidoscope Charter School7525 Kalland Ave NE, Otsego, MN [email protected]
Shakopee, MN
November 14–17Autumn Festival-An Arts &Craft Affair-31st Annual TourCanterbury ParkHOURS: Thurs. 11 am – 9 pm, Fri. 11am – 9 pm, Sat. 9 am – 7 pm,Sun. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $9 adults, $8 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $600-$650EXHIBITORS: 430ATTENDANCE: 26,000-30,000Located in a prosperous southwestTwin Cities suburb. Free parkingpaid for by Huffman Productions.Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Wayzata, MN
Nov. 14 – Dec. 23Arts of the Holidays Show & SaleMinnetonka Center for the Arts & Ridgedale CenterHOURS: Minnetonka Center for theArts: Mon–Sat 10–4 pm, Thur until8 pm, Ridgedale Center: Mon–Sat10 am – 8 pm, Sun 12 – 6 pmDEADLINE: September 20, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original fine arts and crafts.EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: $70,000-$80,000 insales. Two locations.Bob Bowman, Mtka Center for the Arts,2240 North Shore Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391952-473-7361 [email protected]
Albert Lea, MNNovember 15–17Northbridge Mall HolidayCraft ShowNorthbridge MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: November 1, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $70EXHIBITORS: 23Val Otterson, Northbridge Mall2510 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007507-377-3185, [email protected]
Des Moines, IA
November 15–17Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowIowa State FairgroundsHOURS: Fri. 5 – 8 pm, Sat. 9 am – 5pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $6DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $250EXHIBITORS: 325ATTENDANCE: 14,000Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Duluth, MN
November 15–17Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft ShowMiller Hill MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Edina, MN
November 15–17Holiday Gift ShowSouthdale CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Forest Lake, MN
November 16Carousel Craft Show Presents:Thanksgiving Craft & Gift ShowForest Lake American LegionHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 1,000-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Shows4335 Pheasant Ridge Dr, Ste 224-141Blaine, MN [email protected]
Villa Park, IL
November 21–24Autumn Festival-An Arts &Craft Affair-31st Annual TourThe OdeumHOURS: Thurs. 11 am – 9 pm, Fri. 11 am – 9 pm, Sat. 9 am – 7 pm,Sun. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $9 adults, $8 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $600EXHIBITORS: 330ATTENDANCE: 18,000-24,000A family owned facility in a west-ern suburb of Chicago with easyaccess off the interstate. DuPageCounty’s largest expo center. Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Roseville, MN
November 21–24Holiday Gift ShowHar Mar MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique [email protected]
La Crosse, WI
November 21–24Holiday FairLa Crosse CenterHOURS: Thu–Fri Noon – 9 pm, Sat.9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by crafter. Nofood, beverages, music, retail,imports, kits, screen prints.ENTRY FEE: $175 8x10, $275 8x15EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 10,000Area’s largest craft show. 50thannual holiday fair. 125 booths witha wide variety of crafts. Santa andRudolph, door prizes hourly, con-cessions sold on site.Sue Wieman, La Crosse Center300 Harborview PlazaLa Crosse, WI 54601608-789-7411swieman@lacrossecenter.comwww.lacrossecenter.com
Eau Claire, WI
November 22–23Holidaze Arts FestivalRamada Inn Convention CenterHOURS: Fri. 3–9 pm, Sat. 9–4 pmADMISSION: $3 - 12 and under free.DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No buy/sellENTRY FEE: $150-$170EXHIBITORS: 80-100ATTENDANCE: 2,000-3,000See, touch, and fall in love withthousands of handcrafted creationsfrom regional artists.Tami Schraufnagel, Holidaze Arts Festival529 Hobart St, Eau Clarie, WI [email protected]
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Milwaukee, WI
November 22–23Winter Glory Fine Craft ShowHarley-Davidson Museum400 W Canal St (intersection of6th & Canal Streets)HOURS: Fri. 3–9 pm., Sat. 10–5 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: June 12, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine craft only No oil acrylicor watercolors.ENTRY FEE: Apply @zapplication.orgEXHIBITORS: 52ATTENDANCE: 2,000Expanding on the 39-year traditionof the August Morning Glory FineCraft Fair, the Winter Glory FineCraft Show is the can’t-miss shop-ping opportunity of the fall ‚Äî inMilwaukee’s hottest event venue.Winter Glory will showcase 52regional artists, juried to create adynamic range of gift-givingoptions including jewelry, fiber art,ceramics, photography, and wood-work. Admission is $5 and park-ing is free!Laura LivermoreWisconsin Designer Craft Council3900 W. Brown Deer Rd. #130AMilwaukee, WI [email protected],org
Bloomington, MN
November 22–24Holiday Arts, Crafts & Gift ShowSouthtown MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafted items. No fleamarket.ENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50+Mary Lee Olson, Heart Promotions1791 So. Frontage Rd #113Hastings, MN 55033651-438-3815
Blaine, MN
November 22–24Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft ShowNorthtown MallHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 8 pm, Sun. 11 am – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread ShowsPO Box 224, Stillwater, MN 55082651-457-8980 - 651-762-2625 faxwww.GingerbreadShows.com
Stillwater, MN
November 22–24Victorian Christmas at theHistoric CourthouseWashington County HistoricCourthouseHOURS: Fri 6:30 pm – 9 pm, Sat 10am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: April 26, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $150-$225EXHIBITORS: 35ATTENDANCE: 2,000. 20th anniver-sary. Live music, Santa, decora-tions, tea room, costumed vendors,high quality arts & crafts.Carolyn PhelpsWashington Co. Historic Courthouse101 West Pine St.Stillwater, MN 55082651-275-7075carolyn.phelps@co.washington.mn.uswww.co.washington.mn.us/hc
Hudson, WI
November 23Christmas Tour of Homes &Craft SaleTo Be Announced, Hudson, WIHOURS: 9 am – 5:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 1st or until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted.ENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 24+ATTENDANCE: 1,000Held in conjunction with the Tourof Homes. Tour five of Hudson’sfinest homes and the historicOctagon House decked out for theholidays! Call to reserve tickets.Craft sale and marketplace. Freeadmission.Vanessa LaFleur, Hudson Area Chamberof Commerce & Tourism Bureau502 Second St, Hudson, WI 54016715-386-8411 - [email protected]
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Princeton, WI
November 23Holiday Bounty Craft FairePrinceton Public SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: November 15, 2013CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45, $50 deluxe with elec.EXHIBITORS: 75+ Highlighted byParade of Lights (Fri.) & craft fair.Rose Wick & Mark JudasPrinceton Chamber of CommercePO Box 45, Princeton, WI 54968920-295-8850 - 920-295-6586920-229-0970 [email protected]@centurytel.netwww.princetonwi.com
Int’l Falls, MN
November 23Holiday Arts & CraftsBackus Community CenterHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $30Hoa Sobczynski, Backus Community Center900 5th St., Int’l Falls, MN [email protected]
Albertville, MN
November 23Fall Craft Show 2013St. Michael-Albertville MiddleSchool WestHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 225+ATTENDANCE: Excellent. Pleasecheck website for registration inf0.St. Michael-Albertville Women of TodayPO Box 358, St. Michael, MN [email protected]
Dubuque, IA
November 23Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowGrand River CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $85EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 3,000. 23rd annual.Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Rosemount, MN
November 23Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowRosemount Community CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $99 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 115ATTENDANCE: 1,500-2,500Heavily advertised with news andblack signs and EDDMRon GuarneriCarousel Craft Shows4335 Pheasant Ridge Dr, Ste 224-141Blaine, MN [email protected]
Sioux City, IA
November 23–24Holiday Collections Craft FairSioux City Convention CenterHOURS: Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10am – 4 pmADMISSION: $5 both daysDEADLINE: NoneMEDIA: Handcrafters only.ENTRY FEE: $140 single, $160 cornerEXHIBITORS: 160+ATTENDANCE: 5,000-7,00028th annual. Show largest in theSioux land area. Two levels of cre-ative and unique handcrafteditems. Extra move in day before 9am - 9 pm. Free parking. Lunchdelivery to booth. Hotel crafterrates.Julianne PetersonSioux City Convention Center801 4th St, Sioux City, IA [email protected]
Bismarck, ND
November 23–24The Big One Art & Craft FairBismarck Civic CenterHOURS: Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 11am – 4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade items only.ENTRY FEE: $130-$140EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,000. 4thannual show. Strong name recog-nition with other shows in state.Stacy or Lisa FrankThe Big One Art & Craft Fair LLCPO Box 1276Minot, ND [email protected]
Lockport, IL
November 23–24Christmas CrossroadsLockport East High SchoolHOURS: Sat 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sun9:30 am – 3:30 pmADMISSION: $3 adults, $2 seniors,$1 students, under 6 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original, handcrafted itemsonly.ENTRY FEE: $175 10x10EXHIBITORS: 185ATTENDANCE: 8,000-8,500Christmas Crossroads has been acrowd pleaser since its inception in1971. All proceeds from the showare used for scholarships and char-ities. Handicapped accessible. Nostrollers please.Christmas Crossroads CommitteeLockport Woman’s ClubPO Box 256Lockport, IL 60441committee@christmascrossroads.comwww.christmascrossroads.com
Duluth, MN
November 23–24Festival of TreesDuluth EntertainmentConvention Center (DECC)HOURS: Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10am – 3 pmADMISSION: See website.DEADLINE: October 1, 2013CONDITIONS: Similar items limited.MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: See website.EXHIBITORS: 150-175ATTENDANCE: 4,000+Northland’s largest holiday shop-ping event. Decorated trees for saleand auction. Famous JLD toffee.Junior League of Duluth2400 E. Superior St, Ste. 2Duluth, MN 55812218-727-0341fotvendorinfo@juniorleagueduluth.orgwww.juniorleagueduluth.org
Stevens Point, WI
November 24Tinsel TrailHoliday Inn & Convention CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted itemsENTRY FEE: $75-$100EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 3,000+Proceeds donated to community.Tinsel Trail CommitteeStevens Point Jr. Woman’s ClubPO Box 671Stevens Point, WI [email protected]
St. Louis Park, MN
Nov. 26 – Dec. 1Holiday Gift ShowKnollwood MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Picture required of exhibitor’sbooth. We are looking for higherend, quality exhibitors.Dan Spear, Unique Shows1769 Lexington Ave N #319Roseville, MN [email protected]
Blaine, MN
Nov. 27 – Dec. 1Christmas Gift ShowNorthtown MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Shows1769 Lexington Ave N #319Roseville, MN [email protected]
New Ulm, MN
November 29–30New Ulm ChristkindlmarktNew Ulm Event Center301 20th Street SouthHOURS: Fri. 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 2000+Picture yourself selling your workand shopping at this Europeaninspired Christmas Market. Hereyou will find the aroma of roastednuts, bratwurst and spiced cidersurrounded by festive holiday dec-orations and music. Guests willshop the distinctive booths show-casing regional Artists and FolkArts Craftsmen backdropped bylocal Artisan performances.Mary Jane GlaweNew Ulm Christkindlmarkt57556 County Road 21New Ulm, MN [email protected]
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Cedar Rapids, IA
November 29–3024th Annual Christmas at the DownsHawkeye Downs Expo CenterHOURS: Fri. 9–5 pm, Sat. 10–4 pmADMISSION: $3DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade. No imports.Richard Thimsen, C & R ProductionsPO Box 261, Marion, IA [email protected]
Hutchinson, MN
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1Black Friday Weekend Arts,Crafts & Gift Show 2013Hutchinson MallHOURS: Fri. 7 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. Noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100 10x10EXHIBITORS: 30ATTENDANCE: Very good!The holiday season is in full swing.This three day event is open toarts, crafts, gifts and a varied mixof products offered to consumerson one of the busiest holiday shop-ping weekends. Festive shoppingcenter.Amy Forcier, Hutchinson Mall1060 Hwy 15 SouthHutchinson, MN [email protected]
Rock Island, IL
Nov. 29 – Dec. 124th Annual Quad CityChristmas Arts & Craft FairQCCA Expo CenterHOURS: Fri. & Sat. 10 am – 5 pm,Sun. 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted only. ENTRY FEE: $110 6x9, $160 10x10,$240 10x15EXHIBITORS: 185ATTENDANCE: 10,000. Largestindoor handcrafted event in area.Easy load-in/out, three days avail-able. Advertise in newspaper, bill-boards, banners, street signs.Onsite storage. Discounted motel.Chris Beaty, Conrad Enterprises940 S. First Ave, Canton, IL 61520309-647-0400conradent@sbcglobal.netwww.conradenterprises.com
Roseville, MN
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1Gingerbread Shows Presents:Thanksgiving Weekend CraftShow & SaleHar Mar MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: TBAEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
New Brighton, MN
Nov. 29 – Dec. 8Rice Creek BoutiqueBrightwood Hills Golf Club1975 Silver Lake Rd NWNew Brighton, MNHOURS: Mon–Fri 9:30 am – 8:30pm, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 70+ATTENDANCE: Very GoodA beautiful mix of Christmas decorand gifts, home decor and edibles.Perfect time for holiday shopping!Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
Long Prairie, MN
November 30Long Prairie Arts & Craft ShowLPGE High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $65EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: Fantastic!Great show in a beautiful schoolsetting. No steps or hallways.Wonderful attendance. Free admis-sion, parking, coffee, shoppingbags. Concession stand all day.Diane Brandes, Plus ServicesPO Box 329, Long Prairie, MN [email protected]
Anoka, MN
November 30Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowAnoka ArmoryHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Champlin, MN
November 30Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowChamplin American LegionHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Wadena, MN
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1Wadena Christmas FestivalWadena Elementary SchoolHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pmADMISSION: $1DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $45 6x10, $70 6x15EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 2,500Music, food, performers, kidsactivities, Santa and Mrs. Claus.Free carriage rides.Shirley Uselman, Wadena Area Chamber PO Box 107, Wadena, MN [email protected]
Starbuck, MN
December 2Christmas ExtravaganzaStarbuck Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 2 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25-$55EXHIBITORS: 33ATTENDANCE: 400+11th Annual held in Awareness ofDomestic Violence. Santa’sWorkshop for kids, Lots for Adults.Beth Peltier, Someplace Safe10 1st Ave SW, Glenwood, MN [email protected]
Woodbury, MN
December 4–5Gingerbread Shows PresentsWoodwinds HospitalLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Bloomington, MNDecember 4–18Gifts in the Gallery Bloomington Theatre & Art CenterHOURS: Mon.–Wed. 10 – 5pm,Thu.–Fri. 10–9pm, Sat. 9–9pm,Sunday 1–5pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 16, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: High quality, original artistcreated gift items. No food vendors.ENTRY FEE: $15 non-refundableEXHIBITORS: 50-60ATTENDANCE: 6500One-of-a-kind, artist created giftsfor the holiday season. Promotedwith Bloomington’s indoorfarmer’s market. Rachel Daly FlentjeBloomington Theatre and Art Center1800 West Old Shakopee RoadBloomington, MN 55431952-563-8570 - [email protected]
St Paul, MN
December 5–735th Annual Landmark CenterOld Fashioned Holiday BazaarLandmark CenterHOURS: Thurs. & Fri. 10 am – 8pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $4 (under 12 free)DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $200-$275EXHIBITORS: 75ATTENDANCE: 4,000. The Bazaarwill feature quality handcrafteditems. Festive music and delicioustreats will add to the enjoyment ofholiday shopping. The LandmarkCenter Holiday Bazaar will offershoppers a chance to win one ormore of 75 items, donated by eachof the exhibitors.Diane Lewis, Minnesota Landmarks75 W 5th St, Saint Paul, MN [email protected]
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Maplewood, MN
December 5–8Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft Show Maplewood MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Edina, MN
December 5–8Christmas Gift ShowSouthdale CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Fridley, MN
December 5–21A Gift For All SeasonsBanfill-Locke Center for the Arts6666 East River Rd., Fridley, MNHOURS: Tues.–Sat. 10 am – 4 pm(extended sale hours TBA)ADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: October 31, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items.ENTRY FEE: BLCA membership: $22individuals, $16 seniors (65+) pluscommission taken from BLCA.A holiday gift sale featuring thework of local artisans. Affordableart for those looking for creativegifts. Displays and sales by volun-teers and participating artists. Anelegant English-style tea to launchthe sale on Thursday, December 5from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Silent auction.Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts6666 East River Rd, Fridley, MN 55432763-574-1850 - 763-502-6946 [email protected]
Elkhart Lake, WI
December 6–15Old World Christmas MarketThe Osthoff ResortHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $6DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $700-$800EXHIBITORS: 65 exhibitors, 80 boothsATTENDANCE: 8,000The Old World Christmas Marketfeatures international and regionalartisans displaying specialty wares.Enjoy delectable German fare. Abbey Heise, The Osthoff Resort101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020800-876-3399aheise@osthoff.comwww.christmasmarketatosthoff.com
Palos Heights, IL
December 6Fall Arts, Crafts, Vendor ShowAlan B. Shepard High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No garage sale items.ENTRY FEE: $60-$100EXHIBITORS: 150+Concessions available all day, cafecan be used for overflow of craftersafter gym is full. Arts and craftsand some home party plan ven-dors, no buy/sell or garage saleitems, spaces are 10x8, cost is $60-$100, limited elec, wall & corners.Alan B. Shepard High School Gym13049 S. Ridgeland AvePalos Heights, IL 60463www.tinyurl.com/absfall2013
Mankato, MN
December 6–8GSR Fine Art FestivalMankato Civic Center (Verizon)HOURS: Fri. 11 am – 7 pm, Sat. 10am – 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: September 1, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried. Send photowith registration. MEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $200 (early bird special$190 before July 1).EXHIBITORS: 35-60ATTENDANCE: 1,400. 11th annual.Our holiday shoppers are strongart supporters. Live music.Patty Conlin & Sacha VanDeZande420 N. Minnesota AveSt. Peter, MN 56082507-934-5655info@GSRfineartfestival.comwww.GSRfineartfestival.com
St. Paul, MN
December 7Art at RamseyRamsey Junior HighHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: July 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts & crafts. Artistmust be present.ENTRY FEE: $130 + $15 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 80 + youth artistsATTENDANCE: Excellent19th annual event sponsored bySaint Paul Public SchoolsCommunity Ed and Artists’ Circle.Download call-for-entry from web-site in April or send SASE.Community Education South Office30 E. Baker St, St. Paul, MN 55107651-222-2483 - 651-238-9187651-744-5557www.artistscircle.org
Hudson, WI
December 7Hudson Holiday BoutiqueHudson High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 11/1/2013 or until fullCONDITIONS: Juried - up to 3 photoswith registration formMEDIA: Must be handcrafted. ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 2,700. Fifth year forthis craft sale that is one of thelargest in the area. Entertainment,concessions and fun!Pam Brokaw, Youth Action Hudson901 4th Street, Suite 207Hudson , WI 54016715-386-9803scvyouthcourt@comcast.netwww.youthactionhudson.org
Fergus Falls, MN
December 7Christmas Art, Craft & Home ShowWestRidge MallHOURS: 9 am – 6 pmADMISSION: Free DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50, $75, $100, $125EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 1,200-1,700Jeannie Nicholson-AndersonWestRidge Mall Merchant’s Association2001 Lincoln Ave W. #46Fergus Falls, MN 56537218-739-4439jeannieanderson@westridgemallff.comwww.westridgemallff.com
Iowa City, IA
December 7–8Holiday Thieves’ MarketIowa Memorial UnionHOURS: Sat. 10–5pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Closed October 7th, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: Jury Fee $15, Booth FeePer Booth $125EXHIBITORS: 117ATTENDANCE: 2,000. Annual indoorart exhibition and sale. In conjunc-tion with the Holiday Thieves’Market the Fine Arts Council pres-ents their annual wine tasting.Lauren Wallace, Fine Arts Council145 Iowa Memorial UnionIowa City, IA [email protected]
Minnetrista, MN
December 7–89 Friends Art ShowGale Woods Farm/ParkHOURS: Sat. 9 am – 4 pm, Sun. 9:30 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until FullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcraftedENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 20ATTENDANCE: ExcellentSmall intimate beautiful art showin its 18th year. Picturesque loca-tion at Gale Woods, a recreationarea and educational farm on thewest side of Lake Minnetonka.Large heated pavilion with easyaccess. Free parking handicapaccessible. Christmas gifting forthe hard to please. Unique items.Lois Murphy, 9 Friends Art Show5440 Three Points Blvd #522Mound, MN 55364952-472-0951 - [email protected]
Council Bluffs, IA
December 7–8Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowMid-America CenterHOURS: Sat. 9–5 pm, Sun. 9–4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $185EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 6,000-6,500. Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Andover, MN
December 7–8Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowAndover Community CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pm, Sun.10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $149EXHIBITORS: 135ATTENDANCE: 1,500-2,500+Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
St. Paul, MN
December 11Gingerbread Shows PresentsBethesda HospitalLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
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Roseville, MN
December 12–15Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft Show Har Mar MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Edina, MN
December 12–15Christmas Gift ShowSouthdale CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
St. Louis Park, MN
December 13–26Christmas Gift ShowKnollwood MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique Showswww.unique-shows.com
Brooklyn Park, MN
December 14Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowBrooklyn Park ArmoryHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $79 + $15 electricityEXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 500-1,500+Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Blaine, MN
December 14–15Carousel Craft Show Presents:Christmas Craft & Gift ShowNational Sports CenterHOURS: Sat. 9:30 am – 5 pm, Sun.10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $149EXHIBITORS: 140ATTENDANCE: 1,500-2,500Ron Guarneri, Carousel Craft Showswww.ccshows.com
Hutchinson, MN
December 14–24Holiday Marketplace 2013Hutchinson MallHOURS: Mon.–Fri. 10 am – 9 pm,Sat. 9 – 7 pm, Sun. 11 – 6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $550 10x10EXHIBITORS: 15-20ATTENDANCE: Holiday shoppersgalore! Open to vendors to capturethe holiday season market. If youare looking to grow sales this holi-day season, this is the place to be.Call today to reserve your space.Amy Forcier, Hutchinson Mall1060 Hwy 15 So, Hutchinson, MN [email protected]
St. Paul, MN
December 17–18Gingerbread Shows PresentsSt. Joseph’s HospitalLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Edina, MN
December 19–22Christmas Gift ShowSouthdale CenterHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No flea market.Dan Spear, Unique [email protected]
Blaine, MN
December 20–22Gingerbread Shows Presents:Holiday Season Craft Show Northtown MallHOURS: Mall HoursADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: ExcellentLinda Hunter, Gingerbread Showswww.GingerbreadShows.com
Spencer, IA
February 1–2Southpark Mall Winter Craft ShowHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 12–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: January 24, 2014ENTRY FEE: $65 10x10Sheli Cheevers, Southpark Mall901 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301712-262-8700marketingsp@smunet.netwww.spencersouthparkmall.com
Des Moines, IA
February 8–9Heartfest ‘A Fine Art Show’Valley West MallHOURS: Sat 10–10 pm, Sun 11–6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: December 15, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $185EXHIBITORS: 50Held in just in time for Valentine’sDay gift giving! Midwestern finecraft artists. Companion show toArtFest Midwest ‘The Other ArtShow’, Iowa’s largest fine art show.Sue Stookey, Stookey CompaniesPO Box 31083, Des Moines, IA 50310515-278-6200 - [email protected]
Des Moines, IA
February 21–23Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowIowa State FairgroundsHOURS: Fri 5–9 pm, Sat 9 – 5 pm,Sun 10 – 4 pmADMISSION: $6DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $225EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 10,000-11,000Iowa’s largest show. Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
Eagle River, WI
March 1–2Klondike DaysNorthland Pines High & Rocking W StablesHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 9–3 pmADMISSION: $15 adult, $6 childrenDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 8,000Wisconsin’s #1 winter family funfestival features lumberjack, dogweight, snowshoe competitions,chainsaw carvings, and a vintagesleigh rally to boot! Educationaland Native American program-ming along with NorthernWisconsin’s premier winter craftshow and sale.Kathy Oatman or Jane Eaton-NymanKlondike DaysBox 1166, Eagle River, WI 54521715-479-9093 (Kathy)715-479-6875 (Jane)[email protected]
Hutchinson, MN
March 7–8Spring Arts, Crafts & GiftShow 2014Hutchinson MallHOURS: Fri 10–9 pm, Sat 10–6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $75 10x10EXHIBITORS: 30ATTENDANCE: Nice spring show.Amy Forcier, Hutchinson Mall1060 Hwy 15 So, Hutchinson, MN [email protected]
Monticello, MN
March 8Monticello Women of TodayCraft ShowMonticello Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 3, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $45 (optional $10 elec.)EXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 600-800Monticello Women of TodayPO Box 643, Monticello, MN 55362Voicemail: 763-295-0038www.MonticelloWomenofToday.org
Walker, MN
March 89th Annual North CountryWomen’s ExpoNorthern Lights Event CenterHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 7, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $80 after 2/7/14 $100(space permitting)EXHIBITORS: 70-90ATTENDANCE: 400+Gina Moore, WHA Community EducationPO Box 4000, Walker, MN [email protected]
Council Bluffs, IA
March 8–9Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowMid-America CenterHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 9–4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $185EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 6,000. Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
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Green Bay, WI
March 8–9Arti GrasShopko HallHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: November 25, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $150, additional $15 forelec.EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 6,000Over 100 artists from throughoutthe country. Performing arts willbe featured highlighting a blend ofjazz, blues, classical, dance andtheater. There will be edible arts, achildren’s art area, artist demon-strators and much more!Tina Quigley & Nicki VanStratenMosaic Arts, Inc.PO Box 1344Green Bay, WI 54305-1344920-435-5220info@mosaicartsinc.orgwww.mosaicartsinc.org
Aberdeen, SD
March 8–9Spring Arts & Crafts ShowLakewood MallHOURS: Sat 10–7 pm, Sun 12–6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Juried. Picturerequired of exhibitor’s booth.MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: Well-attendedKarla SpearLakewood Mall3315 6th Ave SE, Ste. 69Aberdeen, SD [email protected]
Ham Lake, MN
March 12–23Majestic Oaks BoutiqueMajestic Oaks Golf ClubHOURS: Mon–Fri 9 am – 8:30 pm,Sat 9 – 6 pm, Sun 9 – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 90+ATTENDANCE: ExcellentA blend of handcrafted items andhome decor, antiques/vintage andfood items.Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
Albertville, MN
March 15Spring Craft Show & BusinessExpo 2014St. Michael-Albertville MiddleSchool WestHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: ExcellentPlease check our website for regis-tration information.St. Michael-Albertville Women of TodayPO Box 358St. Michael, MN [email protected]
Chippewa Falls, WI
March 2230th Annual Quality Craft SaleChippewa Falls High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $1 adultsDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade items only. ENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 75+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Popular event! Well attended bybuying public who expect qualityhandmade products created by out-standing crafts people.Pam Weyandt, CoordinatorCF Youth Wrestling Club13201 - 36th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI [email protected]
Sioux City, IA
March 22–23Spring Collections Craft FairSioux City Convention CenterHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: $4 good for both daysDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: Hand Crafters OnlyMEDIA: Handcrafted by the crafter.No party plans or buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $140 single, $160 cornerEXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 5,00028th annual Spring Show. Largestin the Siouxland area. Extra movein day. Free parking. Packagecheck. Lunch delivery to all ven-dors if interested. Hotel crafterrates offered. Buffet lunch offered.Julianne PetersonSioux City Convention Center801 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101712-279-4800 - [email protected]
Shakopee, MN
March 28–30Spring Festival, An Arts &Crafts Affair-32nd Annual TourCanterbury ParkHOURS: Fri 11 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am– 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $9 adults, $8 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $450EXHIBITORS: 430ATTENDANCE: 13,000-17,000Free parking! Extensive advertisingmakes this a popular event wellattended by the buying public.Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Dubuque, IA
March 29Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowGrand River CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 2,000Fantastic facility located along theMississippi River. The 24th yearfor this annual show.Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA [email protected]
St. Paul, MN
March 29Art at HighlandHighland Park Senior HighFieldhouseHOURS: Sat 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: December 16, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Designed and made byartist.ENTRY FEE: $105 + $15 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 50+ student artATTENDANCE: Good14th annual. Sponsored by St. PaulPublic Schools CommunityEducation, Highland Park Senior& Junior High in consultation withArtist’s Circle. Application avail-able Oct. 1, 2013 online.Tracy McMan, Artists’ Circle7213 Brittany LnInver Grove Heights, MN 55076651-238-9187 - 651-776-4913 - 651-222-2483www.artistscircle.org
Roseville, MN
March 2915th Annual Arts @ the OvalRoseville Skating CenterHOURS: Sat 10 am – 7 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 7, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Open - limited jewelry.ENTRY FEE: $65 + $10 elec. (includeshospitality for artist)EXHIBITORS: up to 30ATTENDANCE: 1,00015th annual festival of fine arts andfine craftsmanship. Early seasonarts exposition and sale with over25 juried artists presenting a vari-ety of art media.Lauren Deal, Roseville Parks & Recreation& Roseville Area Arts Council2660 Civic Center Dr.Roseville, MN 55113651-792-7006lauren.deal@ci.roseville.mn.uswww.cityofroseville.com/parks
Edina, MN
March 29 – April 13Northwoods BoutiqueBraemar Golf CourseHOURS: Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm,Mon – Fri 10 am – 8 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried & Invitational.Must send photos.MEDIA: Handmade itemsENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: Excellent. Artist neednot be present to exhibit.Linda Moraal5622 Glen AveMinnetonka, MN 55345952-934-8422 [email protected]
Bloomington, MN
March 30–31Wholesale Trade ShowRamada Mall of AmericaHOURS: Sun 11–6 pm, Mon 10–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 26, 2014CONDITIONS: Contact show spon-sors for more info.MEDIA: Contact show sponsors formore info.EXHIBITORS: 65ATTENDANCE: 1,800Wholesale gem, jewelry, sale andtrade show. Tax license requiredfor admission.Donna LangGem & Lapidary WholesalersPO Box 98Flora, MS [email protected]
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Edina, MN
April 2–13Candleberry on the LakesCentennial Lakes Park CentrumHOURS: Mon–Fri 9 am – 8:30 pm,Sat 9 am – 6pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 22, 2013CONDITIONS: JuriedENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 90+ATTENDANCE: Excellent37th year. 10,000+ postcards sent.Held in a beautiful building on thelake featuring handcrafted items,home decor, antiques/vintage andfood.Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
Omaha, NE
April 4–6Spring Festival, An Arts &Crafts Affair-32nd Annual TourRalston Sports & Event CenterHOURS: Fri 11 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am– 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $8 adults, $7 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $400EXHIBITORS: 250ATTENDANCE: 11,000Located at the brand new sportsand event center in the centralOmaha suburb of Ralston, NE.With free parking and easy accessoff I-80 at 72nd St.Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
West Bend, WI
April 5Festival of the ArtsUniversity of WI - Washington Co.HOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $35-$65EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 3,000+A celebration of the arts. Campuswide event includes juried arts &crafts fair, student artwork,farmer’s market, music, seminars,food & fun.Sue Bausch, UW-Washington County400 University Dr, West Bend, W [email protected]
Maple Grove, MN
April 5Spring Fling Craft ShowMaple Grove Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Original handmade. Nocommercial molds, stained glasskits, mass-produced or resaleitems.ENTRY FEE: $65-$75EXHIBITORS: 95ATTENDANCE: Very goodCrafters, food, candy, swimming,skating, kid’s playground, doorprizes.Erin CarneyMaple Grove Women of TodayPO Box 1482, Maple Grove, MN [email protected]
Clara City, MN
April 528th Annual Clara City SpringArts & Craft ShowClara City Sr. HighHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $85 8x10EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: Good spring show.A good target for Easter, Mother’sDay, graduation.Janine Hubbard & Sherron TheinBriggs Motley & Associates LLC11958 21st St NE, Spicer, MN 56288320-796-5820 - [email protected]@briggsmotley.comwww.briggsmotley.com
Medford, WI
April 6Simek Rec Center Arts, Crafts& Collectibles FairSimek Recreation CenterHOURS: 9:30 am – 3:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 70ATTENDANCE: 1,000+ Exhibitor set-up is from 6-9 am Sunday morn-ing. Our show is indoors with afull concession stand.Billie Hartwig, Medford Youth HockeyAssn, PO Box 302, Medford, WI [email protected]
Minot, ND
April 11–12The Spring Big One Art & Craft FairND State Fair CenterHOURS: Fri 10–7 pm, Sat 9–5 pmADMISSION: $3.00DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $120 to $130EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 5,000. 23rd Annualincludes over 250 booths showcas-ing products hand made fromacross the US. Booths with arts,crafts and baked goods that allhave a touch of being hand made.Stacy or Lisa FrankThe Big One Art & Craft Fair LLCPO Box 1276, Minot, ND [email protected]
Villa Park, IL
April 11–13Spring Festival, An Arts &Crafts Affair-32nd Annual TourThe OdeumHOURS: Fri 11 am – 9 m, Sat 9 am –6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $9 adults, $8 seniors,under 10 freeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $450EXHIBITORS: 350ATTENDANCE: 11,000-13,000Extensive advertising makes this apopular event well attended by thebuying public.Huffman Productions, Inc.PO Box 655, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Palos Heights, IL
April 12Spring Arts, Crafts, Vendor ShowAlan B. Shepard High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: $2 per personDEADLINE: March 24, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No garage sale items.ENTRY FEE: $60-$100EXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 1,500-2,000Annual event in school gym spon-sored by Band Boosters, whoadvertise and assist crafters. Off-site parking for crafters. Well-attended with wide variety of craft,art items. Many years.Kathy Lachowicz, Band Boosters13049 S. RidgelandPalos Heights, IL [email protected]
Coralville, IA
April 13Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts ShowMarriott Conference CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $110EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 2,500-3,000Civic Center is part of the MarriottHotel and located just off I-80.Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc.PO Box 849, Maquoketa, IA 52060563-652-4529 - [email protected]
Spencer, IA
April 19–20Spring Craft ShowSouthpark MallHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 12–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 11, 2014ENTRY FEE: $65 10x10Sheli Cheevers, Southpark Mall901 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301712-262-8700marketingsp@smunet.netwww.spencersouthparkmall.com
Bloomington, IL
April 26Spring Bloom Arts Festival1106 Interstate DriveHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5 - 12 & under freeDEADLINE: January 17, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: No buy/sell. Giclee mayequal 50% for 2D artists.ENTRY FEE: $150 standard booth sizeEXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 1,500Now in its 9th year, this juried fineart and craft fair attracts a buyingcrowd and high quality artists fromacross the nation. Featuring thework of one hundred artists from avariety of disciplines, the SpringBloom Festival is hosted by theMcLean County Arts Center, one ofthe Midwest’s oldest communityarts organizations.Doug JohnsonMcLean County Arts Center601 N East St, Bloomington, IL [email protected]
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Iowa City, IA
April 26–27Riverbank Art FairIowa Memorial UnionHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Closed Feb. 26, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: Jury Fee $15, Booth FeePer Booth $125EXHIBITORS: 117ATTENDANCE: 2,000. Held indoorart exhibition and sale. In con-junction with the Riverbank ArtFair the Fine Arts Council presentstheir annual wine tasting.Lauren WallaceFine Arts Council145 Iowa Memorial UnionIowa City, IA [email protected]
Deerfield, IL
April 26–27NSUC Art Fair 2014North Shore Unitarian ChurchHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 11–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 10, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100 + $25 registrationEXHIBITORS: 60-70ATTENDANCE: approx. 600 (929sales in ‘13)North Shore Unitarian Church ArtFair now in its 45th year is a juriedshow featuring 60-70 midwestartists representing an eclecticrange of high-end art media.Roger Baron, Art Fair 2014North Shore Unitarian Church2100 Half Day RdDeerfield, IL [email protected]/special-events/art-fair
Fulton , IL
May 2–3Fulton Dutch Days FestivalDowntown Fulton , ILHOURS: Fri 11–5 pm, Sat 9–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 1, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: No flea market.ENTRY FEE: $60 arts & crafts 10x13,$100 commercial 10x13EXHIBITORS: 95ATTENDANCE: 10,000-15,00040th annual Dutch Festival on thebanks of the Mississippi River.Kayla Stanley, Dutch Days PublicityCoordinator, Fulton Dutch Days FestivalPO Box 14, Fulton, IL [email protected]
Racine, WI
May 3Lakefront Artist FairFestival ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 15, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 100+ATTENDANCE: 7,00033rd annual Lakefront Artist Fairwhere over 100 artists fromthroughout the midwest presentbeautiful works of art in a varietyof media.Rita C. LewisRacine Montessori School2317 Howe StRacine, WI [email protected]
Alexandria, MN
May 326th Annual AlexandriaSpring Arts & Craft ShowRunestone Community CenterHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $85 8x10EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: Good spring show.This is the 26th year of this show. Janine Hubbard & Sherron TheinBriggs Motley & Associates LLC11958 21st St NE, Spicer, MN 56288320-796-5820 - [email protected]@briggsmotley.comwww.briggsmotley.com
Elk River, MN
May 3–4Elk River Arena’s 24th AnnualSpring Arts & Crafts ShowElk River ArenaHOURS: Sat. 9–4 pm, Sun. 10–2 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Limit some categories suchas jewelryENTRY FEE: $50-$75. Tables, chairs,elec. extraEXHIBITORS: 80+ATTENDANCE: 500-1,000. Manyrepeat vendors! Original handcraft-ed vendors always welcome.Laura Estby, Elk River Arena1000 School Street, Elk River, MN [email protected]
West Salem, WI
May 4MayfairWest Salem High School GroundsHOURS: 10 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 7, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine arts and crafts. Noresale, imports or kits.ENTRY FEE: $35EXHIBITORS: 29ATTENDANCE: 500+9th annual festival of the arts, artfair, free children’s art activities,silent auction, performing arts,chicken Q and concessions.Proceeds support the Marie W.Heider Center for the Arts.Jane Bangsberg Heider Center Arts Board405 East Hamlin St.West Salem, WI [email protected]
Brainerd, MN
May 10Spring Arts & Craft FestivalBrainerd High SchoolHOURS: 9:30 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 4/29/2014 or until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor orfamily member. No imports, kitsor food.ENTRY FEE: $75-$155EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 4,000-6,000Mary T. MillerISD #181 Community Education12149 Knollwood DriveBaxter, MN [email protected]
Marshfield, WI
May 1151st Marshfield Art FairMarshfield High SchoolFieldhouseHOURS: 10 am – 4:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 3, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Original handmade items.ENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 113ATTENDANCE: 5,000. Marshfield’sonly juried fine art fair. Cashawards, gift certificates, free enter-tainment and children’s activities.Betsy TanenbaumNew Vision’s Gallery, Inc. 1000 N. Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449715-387-5562newvisions.gallery@frontier.comwww.newvisionsgallery.org
Dubuque, IA
May 16–18DubuqueFest Fine Arts FestivalDowntown, Washington Park & Town Clock PlazaHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 15, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original fine arts & crafts.No mass-produced items.ENTRY FEE: $110 + $15 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 8,000. 37th year.Fine art fair, live music on twostages starts Fri. at 5 pm, live per-formances 10 am-10 pm. Interactiveart exploration for all ages.Paula NeuhausDubuqueFest Fine Arts FestivalPO Box 1166, Dubuque, IA [email protected]
Marion, IA
May 1722nd Annual Marion ArtsFestivalCity Square ParkHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: January 14, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $250 + $25 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 16,000. This high cal-iber juried show draws serious artbuyers from all over eastern Iowa.Artist party and Friday set-up.Marion Arts Festival, Marion Chamber 1225 6th Ave, Marion, IA 52302319-377-6316mafdirector@marioncc.orgwww.marionartsfestival.com
Eden Prairie, MN
May 17Arts in the ParkPurgatory Creek ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 7, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 30-40ATTENDANCE: 800-1,000Shop for artwork of all types whileenjoying the beautiful scenery ofPurgatory Creek Park.Lindsey Danhauser & Nicole WhiteCity of Eden Prairie8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-949-8441, 952-949-8304, [email protected]@edenprairie.orgedenprairie.org
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Oshkosh, WI
May 17Festival of SpringPaine Art Center & GardensHOURS: 8 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 1, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $75-$100EXHIBITORS: 160ATTENDANCE: 4,000. Features thePaine’s annual plant sale and ven-dors of landscape, garden supplies,original art, crafts and retail items.Doris Peitz, Paine Art Center & Gardens1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901920-235-6903 - [email protected]
Springfield, IL
May 17–1853rd Springfield Old Capitol Art FairOld Capitol ComplexHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 PMADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Jury deadline: 11/30/2013.Booth: March 30, 2014. CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: See website for more info.ENTRY FEE: $300 single, $550 double. $25 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 35,000. Website linksto applications starting Oct. 2013. Kate Baima, 2204 Madeline Ct,Springfield, IL 62704, [email protected]
Stillwater, MN
May 17–18Rivertown Art FestivalLowell ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 11–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 9, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $200-$225EXHIBITORS: 100-150ATTENDANCE: 8,000Dolly Parker, Greater Stillwater Chamber 200 Chestnut St. E. Ste. 204Stillwater, MN 55082651-439-4001dolly@greaterstillwaterchamber.comwww.stillwaterrivertownartfestival.com
Woodstock, IL
May 1846th Annual Fair DiddleyWoodstock City SquareHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 15, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $135EXHIBITORS: 350+ATTENDANCE: 10,000. Well organ-ized, highly advertised annual show.Nancy Schroeder, Mental Health ResourceLeaque for McHenry Co.PO Box 204, McHenry, IL 60051815-385-5745 - [email protected]
McGregor, IA
May 24–2635th Spring Arts & Craft FestivalTriangle ParkHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 9–5 pm,Mon 10 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $75, $65 2nd spac, $100indoor space, $35 off for 2 paidvendor referrals.EXHIBITORS: 50+ATTENDANCE: 1,000+Carolyn Gallagher, McGregor-MarquetteChamber, 146 Main St., PO Box 105McGregor, IA 52157800-896-0910mcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.comwww.mcgreg-marq.org
Garrison, MN
May 25Garrison Art ShowGarrison VFW GroundsHOURS: 9:30 am – 4:30 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 3/1/2014, 2nd jury 4/15CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Original art.ENTRY FEE: $55 earlybird, $75 2ndjury + $5 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 2,500-4,000Erling EllisonMille Lacs Arts Council9 NW 5th Ave, Aitkin, MN [email protected]
Detroit Lakes, MN
May 30–31Street Faire at the LakesDowntown SquareHOURS: Fri 11–8 pm, Sat 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 14, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade. Nocommercial molds, stained glasskits, mass-produced or resale items.ENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 18,00014th anniversary event. Large mar-keting campaign draws shoppersfrom MN lakes area, Fargo-Moorhead and eastern ND.Street Faire at the LakesHistoric Holmes Theatre806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218-844-7469 - [email protected]
Fergus Falls, MN
June 6–7Fergus Falls SummerfestRegional Treatment Centerwith the Mighty KirkbrideHOURS: Street dance starting at 8pm, Sat 9 – 5 pm, parade at 6 pm. ADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 15, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $75. Entertainment,original art, variety of crafts, mer-chant sales, children’s activitiesand a wide variety of food choices.A park setting with plenty activi-ties, shopping and areas for visit-ing and watching performances,street dance and Kirkbride tours.Parade at 6 pm.Julie Gray, SummerfestPO Box 145, Fergus Falls, MN 56538218-731-7874juliegray3555@gmail.comwww.fergusfallssummerfest.com
Edina, MN
June 6–848th Annual Edina Art Fair50th St. and France Ave.HOURS: Fri 10 am – 7 pm, Sat 10am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 23, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Original art.ENTRY FEE: $425-$450 + $35 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 165,000+Minnesota’s top art fair in thenation and the first premiere eventof the summer. Free entertain-ment. Food and beverages. Applyonline at zapplication startingNovember 1st, 2013.50th & France Business & ProfessionalAssn, PO Box 24122, Edina, MN [email protected]
Luverne, MN
June 7Buffalo Days Arts in the ParkCity Park HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 23, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $65EXHIBITORS: 110ATTENDANCE: 2,500Jane Wildung LanphereLuverne Chamber of Commerce213 East Luverne St, Luverne, MN 56156507-283-4061 - [email protected]
St. Paul, MN
June 7St. Anthony Park Arts FestivalAlong Como Ave. from Carter toLuther PlaceHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 16, 2014ENTRY FEE: $115 booth fee, $15 entry feeEXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 5000Now in its 45th year, the festivalbrings together artists, art loversand a supportive community tobenefit our branch library.Ken Chin-PurcellSt. Anthony Park Library Association2245 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108612-564-2787 - [email protected]
Hinsdale, IL
June 7–8Hinsdale Fine Arts FestivalBurlington ParkHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 3, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine art only. No crafts ormanufactured items and/or com-ponents.ENTRY FEE: $275-$300 + $30 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 3,000. Fine arts, liveentertainment, children’s activitybooth and food located in park set-ting in the heart of historic down-town Hinsdale. 41st anniversary forreputable show.Jan AndersonHinsdale Chamber of Commerce22 E. First St, Hinsdale, IL 60521630-323-3952janet@hinsdalechamber.comwww.hinsdalechamber.com
Excelsior, MN
June 7–8Art on the LakeExcelsior CommonsHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 28, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: No crafts or buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $225 + $25 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 130-150ATTENDANCE: 11,000 per dayExceptionally beautiful and spa-cious 13 acre park on shores ofLake Minnetonka. Expansive sitewith intimate ambience. Excellenthospitality, strong organization,fabulous volunteers. Continuallyfinessing our show to benefitartists and lovers of art.Laura Hotvet, Exec. Dir., Excelsior-LakeMinnetonka Chamber of Commerce37 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331952-474-6461, director@excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.comwww.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com
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Hudson, WI
June 8Art Along the WillowWillow River State ParkHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 21, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Handmade fine arts &crafts. No mass-produced itemsexcept photos & prints.ENTRY FEE: $40 12x12EXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 500-1,000. Beautifulstate park setting, storytelling, chil-dren’s craft area, train rides, demos,and silent auction. Park sticker notrequired on this day only.Willow River Nature CenterWillow River Owls1034 Co. Rd. A, Hudson, WI [email protected]
Rockford, IL
June 8Art on the LawnRockford CollegeHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $3 - under 12 freeDEADLINE: March 14, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried & Invitational.MEDIA: Fine arts & high-end finecrafts.ENTRY FEE: $70 + $10 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 50-75Art on the Lawn is a juried eventfeaturing fine art in various media.This is NOT a craft show.Barbara Berney, Show Director402 Paris AvenueRockford, IL [email protected]
Rhinelander, WI
June 14Art on the Courthouse LawnOneida CourthouseHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: 3,000Juried art and craft fair held onhistoric Oneida Co. Courthousegrounds. Now in its 28th year thisevent is a summer staple inRhinelander.Kate Bauman & Lara ReedRhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce450 W Kemp St.Rhinelander, WI 54501715-365-7460 - [email protected]@rhinelanderchamber.comwww.rhinelanderchamber.com
St. Croix Falls, WI
June 14–15Spring FestivalDancing Dragonfly WineryHOURS: Sat. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun. Noon – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedEXHIBITORS: First YearATTENDANCE: First YearWe are celebrating the advent ofSpring with a festival. We will havegreat food and live music through-out the weekend.Shannon DonaghueDancing Dragonfly Winery2013 2120th AvenueSt. Croix Falls, WI 54024715-483-9463shannon@dancingdragonflywinery.comwww.dancingdragonflywinery.com
Antioch, IL
June 14–15Antioch’s Summer Arts &Crafts FaireHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Contact SponsorENTRY FEE: Contact SponsorArts and crafts, antiques and col-lectibles, flea market.Antioch Chamber of Commerce882 Main St, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Minneapolis, MN
June 14–15Stone Arch Bridge FestivalDowntown RiverfrontHOURS: Sat 11–7 pm, Sun 11–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $200-$425EXHIBITORS: 250+ 12 CategoriesATTENDANCE: 80,000Free art festival on Father’s Dayweekend in tradition of the StoneArch Bridge Festival on theMinneapolis riverfront. More than$150,000 in media in Twin Citiesarea, over 40 musical performanc-es. Convenient parking for artists.Drive-up day before show set-up.Overnight security.Stacy Duke, WMarketing1123 Grand Ave. #102Saint Paul, MN 55102651-398-0590stacy@weimarketing.comwww.stonearchbridgefestival.com
East Grand Forks, MN
June 14–15Grand Cities Art FestCabela’s Parking lotEast Grand Forks, MN &Downtown Grand Forks, NDHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 14, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $200EXHIBITORS: 160ATTENDANCE: 35,000Two day fine arts and fine craft fes-tival. Kid’s activities, live entertain-ment, live art demo. Located onboth sides of the scenic Red River.North Valley Arts Council2 N 3rd St., Suite CGrand Forks, ND [email protected]
Watertown, WI
June 15Watertown Art FestivalRiverside Park IslandHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 15, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine and original work byexhibiting artist.ENTRY FEE: $50 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 1,000Our 50th annual outdoor festival!Spend Father’s Day on a beautifulisland with generous exhibit space.Food concessions, children’s artpavilion, live music and over$2,000 in awards.David Pawl, Watertown Arts CouncilPO Box 545, Watertown, WI [email protected]
Hayward, WI
June 20–2165th Annual Musky FestivalDowntown Main StreetHOURS: Fri 10–6 pm, Sat 9–6 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 16, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $175EXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 35,000-40,000Family fun, live music, queenspageant, fishing contest, carnival,5K & 10K run/walk, street dancesand much, much more! Lynell SwensonHayward Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 726, Hayward, WI 54843715-634-8662lynell@haywardareachamber.comwww.haywardareachamber.com
Waupaca, WI
June 21Strawberry FestDowntown Waupaca, WIHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $100-$125EXHIBITORS: 150ATTENDANCE: 10,000. The familyfestival with vendors from acrossthe Midwest, strawberry shortcake,a children’s costume contest, liveentertainment, great food & more.Jeff Anderson & Kathy LeClairWaupaca Area Chamber of Commerce221 S. Main Street, Waupaca, WI [email protected]@waupacaareachamber.comwww.WaupacaMemories.com
Virginia, MN
June 21–22Land of Loon Ethnic Arts &Crafts FestivalOlcott ParkHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 15, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $175 single, $350 doubleEXHIBITORS: 300 crafts, 30 foodATTENDANCE: 35,000-40,000Ethnic foods, kids area, continuousentertainment.Barb/Land of Loon Ethnic Arts & CraftFestival, PO Box 565, Virginia, MN 55792218-749-5555info@landoftheloonfestival.comwww.landoftheloonfestival.com
Des Moines, IA
June 27–29Des Moines Arts FestivalWestern Gateway ParkHOURS: Fri 11 am – 10 pm, Sat 10am – 10 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: October 31, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade. ENTRY FEE: $395-$495 + $30 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 195ATTENDANCE: 200,000+One of the most respected artsevents in the country. Strong mar-keting and advertising spotlightprofessional and emerging artists. Stephen King, Des Moines Arts Festival700 Locust St., Ste 100Des Moines, IA 50309515-286-4927sking@desmoinesartsfestival.orgwww.desmoinesartsfestival.org
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Minnetonka, MN
June 28Burwell Arts and Craft FairCharles H. Burwell HouseHOURS: 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 31, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $40EXHIBITORS: 20-30ATTENDANCE: 3,000. Enjoy a loca-tion on the property of a historichome and by scenic MinnehahaCreek, near a busy road for maxi-mum visibility.Jacque Larson, City of Minnetonka14600 Minnetonka BoulevardMinnetonka, MN [email protected]
Des Moines, IA
June 28–29ArtFest Midwest ‘The OtherArt Show’Iowa State FairgroundsVaried Industries BldgHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handmade by exhibitor.ENTRY FEE: $305EXHIBITORS: 240ATTENDANCE: 30,000. 12th annual.Free admission and shuttle to andfrom downtown show. Sue Stookey, Stookey CompaniesPO Box 31083, Des Moines, IA 50310515-278-6200suestookey@att.netwww.artfestmidwest.comwww.stookeyshows.com
Duluth, MN
June 28–29Park Point Art FairPark Point Recreation AreaHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014MEDIA: Handmade by the artist nocountry crafts or kits.ENTRY FEE: $185EXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 10,000. Quality art,live music and hands-on art mak-ing workshops in a beautiful, natu-ral setting on Lake Superior.Carla TamburroPark Point Community ClubPO Box 16326, Duluth, MN 55816218-428-1916coordinator@parkpointartfair.orgwww.parkpointartfair.org
Bartlett, IL
June 28–292014 Bartlett Festival of the ArtsBartlett ParkHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $100-$150EXHIBITORS: 65ATTENDANCE: 5,000. 12th annualEntertainment on the main stageboth days, children’s art activities.Cecilia Green, Art in Bartlett118 W Bartlett Avenue #2Bartlett, IL [email protected]
Spicer, MN
July 3–523rd Annual Spicer 4th of JulyArts, Craft & Gift ShowHwy 23, Spicer, MNHOURS: Thu, Fri, Sat 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $130 12x12ATTENDANCE: ExcellentOUTDOOR CANOPYREQUIRED. Three day show run-ning Thursday through Saturday.Many community events going onduring this 4th of July celebration.There will be a flea market adjoin-ing the craft and gift area.Janine Hubbard & Sherron TheinBriggs Motley & Associates LLC11958 21st St NE, Spicer, MN 56288320-796-5820 - [email protected]@briggsmotley.comwww.briggsmotley.com
Menomonie, WI
July 4Freedom Fest 2014Wacanda ParkADMISSION: $1.00DEADLINE: June 1, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $25ATTENDANCE: 3,000Children’s inflatable, live music,Senior Bingo, tasty food from ven-dors, crafters. FreedomFest 2014ends with a spectacular Fireworksdisplay at 10PM! Dawn Michaud & Michelle DingwallGreater Menomonie Area Chamber ofCommerce, 342 E Main StreetMenomonie, WI [email protected]@menomoniechamber.orgwww.menomoniechamber.org
Monona, WI
July 4Art Fair in the ParkWinnequah ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $75EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 5,000Art fair, taste of Monona, bands,entertainment and fireworks drawthousands from the Madison area.Laurie BisbeeMonona Community Festival6304 Roselawn Ave, Monona, WI 53716608-219-5798mononacommunityfestival.com
Dixon, IL
July 533rd Annual Nuts About ArtJohn Dixon ParkHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 11, 2013CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Original art.ENTRY FEE: $65EXHIBITORS: 60-90ATTENDANCE: 2,000-3,000The show is located in tree-shadedJohn Dixon Park on Galena Ave.This show is held during thePetunia Festival which draws atten-dees from all over Illinois and sur-rounding states.Bonnie Kime, The Next Picture Show113 West First St, Dixon, IL [email protected]
Two Harbors, MN
July 11–13Two Harbors Heritage DaysDowntown Depot AreaHOURS: Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am– 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 25, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $60-$120 for three daysEXHIBITORS: 60+ATTENDANCE: 3,500+. 30+ years offestival. Be aware of strong, gustywinds. Outdoor event. Lots ofentertainment, contests, parade,car show, and crafters.Cheryl SundstromCity of Two Harbors Heritage Days522 - 1st AveTwo Harbors, MN [email protected]
St. Paul, MN
July 12Art at St. Kate’sSt. Catherine UniversityRandolph & ClevelandHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original fine arts & craftsonly. Artist must be present.ENTRY FEE: $185 + $15 jury fee (sub-ject to change).EXHIBITORS: 100ATTENDANCE: Excellent. 7th year.Download call-for-entry availableDecember 1, 2013 on website.Tracy McMan, Artists’ Circle7213 Brittany LnInver Grove Heights, MN 55076651-238-9187, 651-776-4913, 651-222-2483www.artistscircle.org
Anoka, MN
July 12Anoka Riverfest Craft FairDowntown AnokaHOURS: 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: None CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $130 10x10, $250 10x20 ATTENDANCE: 20,000+Pete TurokAnoka Area Chamber of Commerce12 Bridge SquareAnoka, MN [email protected]
Grand Rapids, MN
July 12Downtown Art FairOld Central School GroundsHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: May 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $80EXHIBITORS: 30ATTENDANCE: 1,500A celebration of art and music indowntown Grand Rapids attractingan audience from the surroundingcommunity and summer tourists.Katie MarshallMacRostie Art Center405 NW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744218-326-2697katie@macrostieartcenter.orgwww.macrostieartcenter.org
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Brookings, SD
July 12–13Brookings Summer ArtsFestivalPioneer ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–7 pm, Sun. 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original artwork and skilledcrafts, artist must be present.ENTRY FEE: $200 + $25 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 80,00043rd anniversary of South Dakota’slargest and finest two day art festi-val. 42 food booths, historic,antique and children’s areas, andfree entertainment on three stages.Beautiful park setting, free publicadmission. Trayce Meyer, BSAF, Inc.PO Box 4, Brookings, SD [email protected]
Grand Marais, MN
July 12–13Grand Marais Arts FestivalDowntown Grand Marais, MNHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 12, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine artsENTRY FEE: $100 + $35 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 76ATTENDANCE: 7,000-10,000Celebration of fine arts on thenorth shore of Lake Superior.Kjersti Vick, Grand Marais Art ColonyPO Box 626, Grand Marais, MN 55604218-387-2737events@grandmaraisartcolony.orgwww.grandmaraisartcolony.org
Madison, WI
July 12–13Art Fair on the SquareCapitol ConcourseHOURS: Sat 9–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine art and craft.Handmade objects only.ENTRY FEE: $490 + $35 jury fee in ‘13EXHIBITORS: 475ATTENDANCE: 150,000-200,000One of the Midwest’s most popularand highly regarded art fairs.Apply online at zapplication.orgNov-March. Paper applications notaccepted. Fair offers a great varietyof food and live entertainment onthree stages.Annik DupatyMadison Museum of Contemporary Art227 State St, Madison, WI [email protected]
Naperville, IL
July 12–13Naperville Woman’s Club 55th Juried Fine Art FairNaper SettlementHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handcrafted items.ENTRY FEE: $275 + $30 non-refund-able feeEXHIBITORS: 110-120ATTENDANCE: 3,000-4,500Illinois’ longest continuously run-ning art fair! Located in the heart ofNaperville, just steps away from thebeautiful Riverwalk! Over $2,500 incash prizes and ribbons. Visit zap-plication.org to apply.Roxanne Lang, Naperville Woman’s ClubPO Box 9513, Naperville, IL 60567630-209-1246naperartfair@comcast.netwww.napervillewomansclub.com
Oshkosh, WI
July 13Faire on the GreenPaine Art Center & GardensHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 1, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenENTRY FEE: $75-$100EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 10,000Oshkosh’s largest arts and craftsfestival featuring over 200 talentedartists and craftspeople fromthroughout Wisconsin.Doris Peitz, Paine Art Center & Gardens1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901920-235-6903 [email protected]
Fargo, ND
July 17–19Downtown Fargo Street FairDowntown on BroadwayHOURS: Thur–Fri 10 am – 9 pm,Sat 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted only.ENTRY FEE: See website.EXHIBITORS: 250-270ATTENDANCE: 130,000-170,000Located in the heart of beautifuldowntown Fargo. Seven blocks ofexhibiting artists. Includes freeentertainment, art demonstrations,and an eclectic food court.Hospitality area for vendors.Attracts visitors from the UpperMidwest and Canada.Jed Pahan, Downtown CommunityPartnership, 210 Broadway No, Suite 202Fargo, ND 58102, [email protected]
Eagle River, WI
July 19Artarama’s River Walk Art ShowRiverside ParkHOURS: 9 am – 3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Must be handcrafted. ENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 5,000-8,00042nd annual. Tourists and vacationhomeowners. Excellent reputationfor well-run one-day fine art show bya non-profit volunteer committee.Karen KubackiArtarama Board of DirectorsPO Box 683, Eagle River, WI [email protected]
Bemidji, MN
July 19–20Art in the ParkLibrary ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Late fee after 3/14/2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Original handmade items.No buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $75-$150 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 100-120ATTENDANCE: 5,00047th annual fine arts and craft fairsponsored by the BemidjiCommunity Art Center located onthe shores of Lake Bemidji.Lori Forshee-DonnayBemidji Community Arts Center426 Bemidji Ave. N, Bemidji, MN [email protected]
Sheboygan, WI
July 19–20Midsummer Festival of the ArtsJohn Michael Kohler Arts CenterHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 10, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: See arts festival rules.ENTRY FEE: $195 + $35 entry fee(member $175 + $35 entry fee)EXHIBITORS: 135ATTENDANCE: 20,000+Artist-focused festival providingamenities such as an Art Patronbuyers program, lunch delivery,booth sitters, $3000 in awards andan awards banquet.Amanda Salazar; Special EventsCoordinatorJohn Michael Kohler Arts Center608 New York Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081920-458-6144 ext [email protected]
Bayfield, WI
July 19–20Festival of the ArtsMemorial ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $175 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 90ATTENDANCE: 10,00052nd annual on the shores of LakeSuperior in downtown Bayfield.Bayfield Chamber & Visitor BureauPO Box 138, Bayfield, WI 54814715-779-3335 - [email protected]
Ely, MN
July 25–27Blueberry Art FestivalWhiteside ParkHOURS: Fri Noon – 7 pm, Sat 10 am– 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted by vendor.ENTRY FEE: $200EXHIBITORS: 300ATTENDANCE: 40,000Food, demonstrations, musicalentertainment, fun for the kids.Ely Chamber of CommerceEllen Cashman1600 E. Sheridan St, Ely, MN [email protected]
Geneva, IL
July 26–27Geneva Arts FairDowntown Geneva, ILHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $300 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 140ATTENDANCE: 22,000Erin MelloyGeneva Chamber of CommercePO Box 481Geneva, IL [email protected]
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Detroit Lakes, MN
July 2736th Annual Arts & Craft in the ParkCity Park HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 20, 2014CONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Original handmade items.No commercial molds, kits or resale.ENTRY FEE: $70 before 6/20, $956/21-7/26, $125 day of event.EXHIBITORS: 125ATTENDANCE: 4,00036th annual event held in beautifulshady city park, next to pavilionand mile long sugar sand beach.Arts & Crafts in the Park, Detroit LakesRegional Chamber of CommercePO Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502800-542-3992218-847-9202dlchamber@visitdetroitlakes.comwww.visitdetroitlakes.com
Appleton, WI
July 2754th Annual Art in the ParkCity Park HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine arts & crafts.ENTRY FEE: $180 + $30EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 20,000Art in the Park celebrates theextraordinary talents of some ofthe Midwest’s finest visual artists.Angie Bleck, General Mgr of OperationsThe Trout Museum of Art111 W. College Ave.Appleton, WI [email protected]
Wauwatosa, WI
August 2–3Firefly Art FairKneeland-Walker HouseHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: March 15, 2014MEDIA: Fine artENTRY FEE: $140EXHIBITORS: 90ATTENDANCE: 5,000Booths nestled in one and halfacres of Victorian gardens.Complimentary reception andbreakfast for artists. Historic exhib-it included in admission price.Janel RuzickaWauwatosa Historical Society7406 Hillcrest DriveWauwatosa, A 53213staff@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.orgwww.wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
Bismarck, ND
August 2–3Capital A’FairND State Capitol GroundsHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: April 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Open - no buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $150EXHIBITORS: 140-146ATTENDANCE: 10,000-15,000Area’s largest summer art fair.Music, great food, car show, liveentertainment, chalk artists anddemonstrations of Old Worldcrafts. The setting is the beautifulNorth Dakota state capitolgrounds.Linda Christman, Exec. DirBismarck Art & Galleries Association422 E. Front AveBismarck, ND [email protected]
Minneapolis, MN
August 2–3Loring Park Art FestivalLoring ParkHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 15, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine arts & crafts.ATTENDANCE: 25,000Wildflowers and formal gardenmake this an idyllic setting for art,food, music and entertainment.140 high quality artists circle thelarge pond.Pat Parnow, Artists for Artists4305 Elliot Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407612-203-9911info@loringparkartfestival.comwww.loringparkartfestival.com
Minneapolis, MN
August 2–3Powderhorn Art Fair 2014Powderhorn ParkHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 20, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine arts and crafts (exclud-ing traditional crafts such as can-dles, dried flowers and soaps.ENTRY FEE: $240 + $35 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 184ATTENDANCE: 30,000. Regional artfair in picturesque Minneapolispark. In collaboration with thePowderhorn Park NeighborhoodAssn. (PPNA) and the MinneapolisPark & Recreation Board.Powderhorn Art Fair821 East 35th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407612-767-3515 VM, 612-722-4817 Officewww.powderhornartfair.org
DeKalb, IL
August 3Ellwood House Art Fair & Ice Cream SocialEllwood House MuseumHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 15, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $90EXHIBITORS: 40ATTENDANCE: 2,500+ Outdoor eventon 10 acres with live municipalband concert, garden show, food,historic house tours (admission feefor tour). Applications online.Brian Reis, Ellwod House Museum509 North First Street, DeKalb, IL [email protected]
Britt, IA
August 8–10Hobo DaysMain StreetHOURS: Sat 9 am – 7 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $30 + $20 non-refund-able depositEXHIBITORS: 46ATTENDANCE: 15,000Celebrating over 100 years of thehobo. We have a parade, craftshow, entertainment, lots of food.A real fun weekend.Arlen Christensen, Britt Hobo Day Assn153 2nd St. NW, Britt, IA [email protected]
Baraboo, WI
August 950th Summer Art ClassicBaraboo Courthouse Lawn,HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeMEDIA: Fine art, fine craft (glass,fiber, jewelry, wood, paper, clay,etc.), photographyENTRY FEE: $80 booth, $15 Jury feeEXHIBITORS: 60-70ATTENDANCE: 3,000-4,000Fine Art, Fine Craft, Food,Entertainment, in a park like set-ting. Could you ask for more?Check web site for more details.Anna Bruhn, Sauk County Art AssociationPO Box 222, Baraboo, WI [email protected]
Lake Geneva, WI
August 9–10Art In The Park at LakeGeneva, WIFlat Iron ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–5 pm, Sun. 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $190 (see website)EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 5000A juried Fine art fair across fromscenic Geneva Lake in LakeGeneva, WI, showcasing 80 artists,a kids area, music and food.Karen S GulbransenGeneva Lake Art Associatin25829 - 93rd StreetSalem, WI [email protected]
Boulder Junction, WI
August 1058th Annual Musky JamboreeBoulder Junction, WIHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $80 until March 1, $95until full.EXHIBITORS: 150Musky fun run, car show, over 150art and craft booths, food, kidscasting contest, flea market, liveentertainment and more.Theresa SmithBoulder Junction Chamber of CommercePO Box 286Boulder Junction, W [email protected]
Eagle River, WI
August 13Paul Bunyan FestDowntown Eagle River, WIHOURS: Wednesday 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 3/15/2014 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by seller.ENTRY FEE: $60EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 3,000A fun-filled family event held indowntown Eagle River with chain-saw carving, musical entertain-ment, arts and crafts booth and thehuge Paul Bunyan size beef sand-wich and luncheon.Kim Emerson, Events CoordinatorEagle River Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1917, Eagle River, WI [email protected]
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Duluth, MN
August 16–17Art in Bayfront ParkBayfront Festival ParkHOURS: Sat. 10–6 pm, Sun. 10–4pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 28, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted art onlyENTRY FEE: $200EXHIBITORS: 180ATTENDANCE: 20,000+Easy load-in on pavement, privateartist lounge/bathroom, continen-tal breakfast, food delivery, boothsitting, security. Deb, Art in Bayfront Park325 S Lake Ave 1216, Duluth, MN 55802218-727-8100contact@artinbayfrontpark.comwww.artinbayfrontpark.com
Oconomowoc, WI
August 16–17Oconomowoc Festival of the ArtsFowler ParkHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: February 28, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine arts.ENTRY FEE: $190 + $30 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 130ATTENDANCE: 20,00044th annual juried fine art show.Numerous amenities and awards.Three stages of entertainment,children’s art tent. Great food. Setnext to a sparkling lake in a beauti-ful tree-lined park. Applicationsonline at zapplication.org.Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts LtdPO Box 651, Oconomowoc, WI [email protected]
Amana, IA
August 22–24WoodfestAmana Colonies RV ParkHOURS: Fri 11 am – 5 pm, Sat 10 am– 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: August 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Wood - 75% content or moreENTRY FEE: $100EXHIBITORS: 60ATTENDANCE: 5,000+Looking for all levels and types ofwood crafters. Commercial woodtool, equipment and supply com-panies are welcome.RC EichackerPO Box 114, Amana, IA [email protected]
Green Bay, WI
August 22–24ArtstreetDowntown Green Bay, WIHOURS: Fri 4 – 8 pm, (optionalsneak peek), Sat 10 am – 6 pm,Sun 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted items only. ENTRY FEE: $250, $225 Sat. & Sun.only + $35 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 80,000Performing arts featured on threestages highlighting a blend of jazz,blues, classical, dance and theater.There will be edible arts, a chil-dren’s art area, artist demonstra-tors, strolling performers & more!Tina Quigley & Nicki VanStratenMosaic Arts, Inc.PO Box 1344, Green Bay, WI 54305-1344920-435-5220info@mosaicartsinc.orgwww.mosaicartsinc.org
Mount Pleasant, IA
Aug. 28 – Sept. 1Old Threshers ReunionMount Pleasant, IAHOURS: 9 am – 8 pmADMISSION: Required 5 day admis-sion $25DEADLINE: March 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $250EXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 50,000Celebration of rural heritage of themidwest steam engines, antiquetractors, horses, gasoline engines,demonstration of their uses. Traintrolley and carousel rides. Home-cooked food.Larry Anderson, Midwest Old Threshers405 E. Threshers Rd, Mt Pleasant, IA [email protected]
Geneva, IL
September 5–7Festival of the Vine Arts & Crafts ShowDowntown Geneva, ILHOURS: Sat 10–6 pm, Sun 10–5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: June 1, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $175EXHIBITORS: 80ATTENDANCE: 75,000Part of the three day FlavorFareand wine tasting event.Ellen Townsley, Geneva Chamber 8 S. Third St, Geneva, IL 60134630-232-6060etownsley@genevachamber.comwww.genevachamber.com
Wausau, WI
September 6–7Wausau Festival of ArtsDowntown Wausau, WIHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Fine art only. Majority ofwork must be original.ENTRY FEE: $160-$210 + $40 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 120ATTENDANCE: 40,000 approx.Food stands line the streets ofdowntown Wausau. Family art area,hands-on art and silent auction.Wausau Festival of ArtsPO Box 1763, Wausau, WI [email protected]
Antioch, IL
September 6–7Antioch’s Fall Arts & Crafts FaireHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Contact SponsorAntioch Chamber of Commerce882 Main St, Antioch, IL [email protected]
Milwaukee, WI
September 746th Annual Mount MaryUniversity Starving Artists’ ShowMt Mary University CampusHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $5DEADLINE: March 1, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $120 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200+ATTENDANCE: 9,000Jessica Pelnar, Mount Mary College2900 N. Menomonee River PkwyMilwaukee, WI [email protected]
Springfield, IL
September 13–149th Annual Art Spectacular at the CarillonWashington ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: Free, Kids’ Place:$1.25/childDEADLINE: March 31, 2014CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Fine Art & Fine Craft ‚ÄìOriginal ArtworkENTRY FEE: $35 Application Fee -Space Fee $175 for 10’w x 15’dEXHIBITORS: 50ATTENDANCE: 6,500. Held outsideon the lawn of Washington Park inan art-loving, art-buying communi-ty. Preview Sale, Patron Bucks,Demonstrations, Music, Kids’ ArtSale, Kids’ Activities, Music, Food,Silent Auction, Basket Raffle.Extensive advertising, great artisthospitality and amenities all week-end. Application available on-line11/15/13. Barbara Walker, Rees Carillon Society &Springfield Park Dist.4101 W. ILES Ave. - Apt. 115Springfield, IL [email protected]
Macomb, IL
September 20Gazebo Art FestivalChandler ParkADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $50EXHIBITORS: 70Tamara Parker, Macomb Area Convention& Visitors Bureau201 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL [email protected]
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Davenport, IA
September 20–21Riverssance Festival of Fine ArtLindsay ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: $4DEADLINE: March 17, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Open, original & limitededition works.ENTRY FEE: $170 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 90-100ATTENDANCE: 15,000Riverssance is the premier finearts festival in the Quad Cities,showcasing 100 of the top artistsfrom throughout America.Christine Braden, MidCoast Fine Arts 225 E. 2nd St, Davenport, IA [email protected]
Bayfield, WI
October 3–5Bayfield Apple FestivalDowntown Bayfield, WIHOURS: 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $325 + $20 jury feeEXHIBITORS: 200ATTENDANCE: 60,00053rd annual apple harvest festivalwith apple vendors, arts and crafts,food, live music, parade.Bayfield Chamber & Visitor BureauPO Box 138Bayfield, WI [email protected]
Eagle River, WI
October 4–5Cranberry FestVilas County FairgroundsHOURS: Sat 9–4 pm, Sun 9–3 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: 3/1/2014 or until full.CONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handmade by seller.ENTRY FEE: $225-$275EXHIBITORS: 325ATTENDANCE: 40,000+Celebrating the cranberry harvest.Cranberry fitness events, entertain-ment, craft auction, marsh andwinery tours, fresh cranberry andcraisin sales, cranberry foods,farmer’s market, antique marketand much more.Kim Emerson, Events CoordinatorEagle River Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1917, Eagle River, WI [email protected]
Maple Grove, MN
October 11Fall Craft ShowMaple Grove Community CenterHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: OpenMEDIA: Original handmade. Nocommercial molds, stained glasskits, mass-produced or resale items.ENTRY FEE: $65-$75EXHIBITORS: 95ATTENDANCE: Very goodCrafters, food, candy, swimming,skating, kid’s playground, doorprizes.Erin CarneyMaple Grove Women of TodayPO Box 1482Maple Grove, MN [email protected]
Belvidere, IL
October 11–1229th Annual Fall DiddleyBoone Co. FairgroundsHOURS: Sat 9–5 pm, Sun 9–4 pmADMISSION: $6 - 12 and overDEADLINE: February 15, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handcrafted by exhibitor.No buy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $350EXHIBITORS: 350+ATTENDANCE: 20,000. Well organ-ized, highly advertised show fea-turing artists from several states.Nancy Schroeder, Mental Health ResourceLeaque for McHenry Co.PO Box 204McHenry, IL [email protected]
Galena, IL
October 11–12Galena Country FairGrant ParkHOURS: Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 10–4 pmADMISSION: $2 donationDEADLINE: March 31, 2014CONDITIONS: Juried MEDIA: Handmade arts & crafts. Nobuy/sell.ENTRY FEE: $225EXHIBITORS: 157ATTENDANCE: 10,000-12,000Live entertainment both days inwine garden. Raffle, silent auction,farmer’s markets, kid’s games.Shuttle service to/from Grant Park.Ron Smith, Jo Daviess Co. Country FairCharities, Inc.PO 6394, Galena, IL 61036815-777-0817info@galenacountryfair.orgwww.galenacountryfair.org
Clara City, MN
November 141st Annual Clara City FallArts & Craft ShowClara City Sr. High & EventCenter (formerly McCray Jr. High)HOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: $2DEADLINE: NoneCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $150 8x10EXHIBITORS: 175ATTENDANCE: ExcellentOne of the most fantastic shows inMN. Two buildings are filled withcrafts and two shuttle busses runbetween the venues. Also deerhunting opener.Janine Hubbard & Sherron TheinBriggs Motley & Associates LLC11958 21st St NE, Spicer, MN 56288320-796-5820 - [email protected]@briggsmotley.comwww.briggsmotley.com
Champlin, MN
November 1Champlin Women of TodayAnnual Arts & Crafts ShowChamplin Park High SchoolHOURS: 9 am – 4 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: OpenENTRY FEE: $55 (1 space) - $110 (2spaces) - $165 (3 spaces)EXHIBITORS: 150+ATTENDANCE: 2,000Looking for new and unique artsand crafts. Heavily advertised inpaper. Fifty signs around town and4,000 fliers sent home with stu-dents in the area.Michelle CrandallChamplin Women of Today17653 88th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN [email protected] www.champlinwt.org
Edina, MN
November 1–16Northwoods BoutiqueBraemar Golf CourseHOURS: Weekdays 10 am – 8 pm,Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: Juried & Invitational.Must send photos.MEDIA: Original handmade items. ENTRY FEE: $25 + commissionEXHIBITORS: 120+Linda Moraal5622 Glen Ave, Minnetonka, MN 55345952-934-8422 [email protected]
New Brighton, MN
Nov. 28 – Dec. 7Rice Creek BoutiqueBrightwood Hills Golf ClubHOURS: Mon–Fri 9:30 am – 8:30pm, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pmADMISSION: FreeDEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $25EXHIBITORS: 70+ATTENDANCE: Very goodA beautiful mix of Christmas decorand gifts, home decor and edibles.Perfect time for holiday shopping!Mary Swanson9420 Garrison WayEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
St. Paul, MN
December 4–636th Annual Landmark CenterOld Fashioned Holiday BazaarLandmark CenterHOURS: Thur–Fri 10 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pmADMISSION: $4 (under 12 free)DEADLINE: Until fullCONDITIONS: JuriedMEDIA: Handcrafted items onlyENTRY FEE: $225-$275EXHIBITORS: 78ATTENDANCE: 3,500The bazaar will feature qualityhandcrafted items including jewel-ry, wreaths, paintings, woven andwearable art, handmade lotions,soaps and more! Festive music anddelicious treats will add to theenjoyment of holiday shopping.The Landmark Center HolidayBazaar will offer shoppers achance to win one or more of 78items, donated by each of theexhibitors.Diane LewisMinnesota Landmarks75 W 5th StreetSaint Paul, MN [email protected]
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ORGANIZATIONSARTS RESOURCESCOMMUNITY ARTSBanfill-Locke Center for the Arts 6666 E River Rd, Fridley, MN 55432 763-574-1850 - 763-502-6946 FAX www.banfill-locke.org [email protected] Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 - 4 pm. Just onemile north of Hwy 694 on East River Road, theBanfill-Locke Center for the arts is located inthe historic Banfill Tavern built in 1847. Thenon-profit art center provides an array of acces-sible visual & literary arts programming for allages. Gallery exhibits feature emerging andestablished area artists; readings by prominentarea writers take place monthly. Visual arts andwriting classes are available year-round, for allages and abilities. A Gift Shop offers fine arts,crafts and books by local authors. Located nextto the award-winning Manomin County Park,located at the confluence of Rice Creek and theMississippi River--a scenic location for manyartistic activities and events.
Bloomington Theatre & Art Center Andrea Specht1800 W. Old Shakopee RdBloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8575 - 952-563-8576 FAX www.bloomingtonartcenter.comWe are a non-profit art center that exhibitswork by regional artists and offers classes invisual and performing arts for all ages and skilllevels, including workshops by nationallyknown artists. We also provide a high qualitytheater program. Office hours are Mon - Fri 10am to 5 pm. Classes and workshops are offeredweekdays, evenings and weekends. Artists'opportunities are available through the exhibi-tion program in the Inez Greenberg andAtrium Galleries, Rose Schneider Gift Shop,and the Gifts in the Gallery holiday sale.
Edina Art Center Diana Hedges 4701 West 64th St, Edina, MN 55435 952-903-5780 - 952-903-5781 FAX www.EdinaArtCenter.com [email protected] one mile west of Southdale, creativehome for artists working and studying paint-ing, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, andfabric arts. The Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studiosoffers computer, photography and video class-es, plu transferring old moview and vhs toDVD. The Media Arts Studios features an edit-ing suite as well as photographic facilities andcamera equipment. The facilities are availablefor rental. Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Friday9am–3:30pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm.
Festival & Event Management ProgramUniversity of Minnesota Tourism Center 433 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave. St Paul, MN 55108 - 612-624-4947 tourism.umn.edu - www.tourism.umn.eduThe Tourism Center offers a comprehensiveonline course for festival and event organizers.Participants who complete the online courseand write an event analysis earn a Certificatefrom the University of Minnesota. Check theTourism Center website for online programdates and other educational opportunities.
Grand Marais Art ColonyAmy Demmer120 W. 3rd Ave., PO Box 626Grand Marais, MN 55604218-387-2737 - [email protected]’s longest-lived artist colony dedicat-ed to nurturing creativity on the North Shore ofLake Superior since 1947; offering year-roundclasses, events, exhibits & studio access.
Minnesota Federation ofCounty Fairs Donna Speltz 28651 Co Rd 33, Utica, MN 55979 507-523-2468 www.mfcf.comPublic education and communication aboutMinnesota's 94 fairs in 87 counties.Membership directory of organizers & promot-ers of county fairs + vendors & entertainment.See listings for county fairs.
Minnesota Watercolor Society Carol Wingard, Membership Contact10427 Fawns Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-942-7019 - [email protected] The Minnesota Watercolor Society is a dynamicorganization which provides its members witha variety of events and opportunities. It has twomajor shows yearly, plus monthly newsletters,demonstrations, video rentals and a lendinglibrary. Meets during the second Thursday ofevery month at 7:00 PM at the ChristPresbyterian Church in Edina. Annual mem-bership fee is individual - $30, seniors (no cap)$25, college student $15 and family $40.
Northern Clay Center2424 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406612-339-8007www.northernclaycenter.orgA center for the ceramic arts. Programs includeeight to ten exhibitions each year of regional,national and international artists working insculptural and functional forms; classes andworkshops for all ages and stages of experi-ence; a retail shop featuring work by over 50top artists; limited studio space for professionalartists. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am–5:30 pm,Gallery Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am–6pm, Thurs 10 am - 7 pm, Sun Noon - 4 pm.
Owatonna Arts Center 435 Garden View Ln, PO Box 134 Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-0533 - [email protected] Located on the historic West Hills complex, for-mally the Minnesota State Orphanage. 1887Romanesque building is the setting for gal-leries, Performance Hall, three working stu-dios, and a sculpture garden with works byMinnesota sculptors. Gallery exhibitions withwork by local, regional and nationally recog-nized artists. Performance schedule includesfolk and chamber music. Workshops and class-es for all ages and expertise. Summer is a greattime for young people's classes.
Textile Center3000 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414 612-436-0464 www.textilecentermn.orgA national center for fiber art is on the leadingedge of innovation in fiber art. Textile Center'sgalleries, world-class library, dye lab and educa-tion programs are spurring excellence in thedevelopment of fiber artists everywhere.
DIGITAL PRINTING& PHOTO SERVICESHusom & Rose Photographics Hager City, WI 215-792-5556 - [email protected] We specialize in Giclee fine art printing forartists from Minnesota, Wisconsin andthroughout the country. We can scan almostany size of original artwork, film, or work fromhigh quality digital files. Our Ultrachromeprinters can reproduce your artwork up to44x90 inches on the highest quality fine artpaper and canvas. As professional artists weknow and understand your quality needs.
Inkdrop Arthaus1149 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303920-497-4505www.inkdroparthaus.comHigh quality fine art reproductions and fine artphotography printing services. We utilize state-of-the-art digital equipment to create the sharp,high resolution files needed to make gicleesand prints. It takes an artist to know how toproduce quality color reproductions with thistechnology. We are artists for artists. Check outour website to receive newsletters, a cataloguefile and paper swatch booklet!
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FRAMINGArtworks Art & Frame, Inc. Terry Hart CPF 345 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5000 www.artworksexcelsior.com Since 1978 Artworks Art & Frame has offeredits clients conservation and museum mountingservices, shadow box building and hand-crafteddecorative matting. Artworks has thousands ofprefinished mouldings to choose from as wellas custom frame creations including hand-carved and ornamental frames in 23k, 16k or12k gold or metal leaf done in-house to compli-ment your art. Artworks carries a large selec-tion of ready-made frames. Frame restorationservices are also available.
Elkat Inc. Frame & Matting 820 Old Salem Rd, Petersburg, IL 62675 800-677-3808 - 217-632-0233 217-632-0234 FAX www.elkatinc.com Custom cut mats. Family owned and operatedfor over 25 years. Fast turn around with com-petitive prices. We serve everyone from largecompanies to independent artists. Specialtycuts, Multiple openings, Volume discountsavailable. Full line of Crescent, Berkshire,Queen City and Bainbridge.
Gallery Service 10908 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 763-253-4153 Quality picture framing & other art relatedproducts and services, since 1982.
Your Art’s Desire Gallery of Art & Framing Ken Herren, CPF Melissa Williamson-Herren 12928 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-988-9772 www.yourartsdesiremtka.com [email protected] Committed to raising awareness and showcas-ing the art that surrounds us every day. YourArt’s Desire fuses the craft of custom framingwith a unique gallery space that represents thecreative endeavors of over 200 local artists. Thegallery boasts an eclectic mix of original worksranging from glassware, ceramics, jewelry,mosiac, art dolls, wood working, photographyand paintings. With over 40 years of collectiveexperience in custom framing and a belief thatbeautiful framing is as much about the frameras it is about the frame, we thrive on craftingrelationships through art and custom framing.Open Mon-Thurs 9am - 7pm, Fri & Sat 9am -6pm, Sun by appointment.
GALLERIESSHOPS & RETAILArt Dock Inc. DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace 394 Lake Ave S, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-1451 - 218-722-6410 www.art-dock.com [email protected] A retail consignment shop promoting fine artand handcrafts from over 150 area artists. Workincludes a great selection of pottery, prints, jew-elry, paintings, fibers, stained glass, note cards,woodcrafts, variety of tapes and CDs by localmusicians, framing service and much more.
Conversation Pieces Gallery & Gift Shop 2190 Hwy 8, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 877-422-4097 www.anne-maritbergstrom.com.com www.hiexpress.com/stcroixvalley Located in the Holiday Inn Express, rotatingdisplay of artists with a new exhibit every fourmonths. Continually displaying work by Anne-Marit Bergstrom. Enjoy the beauty of the SaintCroix Valley. We’re just across the river fromTaylor’s Falls, Minnesota. Treat yourself andspend the night. Enjoy the art display.
The Farmer’s Daughter Lynn Hennings 4905 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-6768 www.TheFarmersDaughterWBL.com [email protected] A retail consignment shop featuring originalitems from local creators. Products include:jewelry, pottery, gourmet foods, stained glass,florals, fused glass plates and bowls, soy can-dles, soaps, and much more, primitive to con-temporary. Also seasonal merchandise. OpenSundays, noon-5, Monday-Saturday 10-5.
Frog Creek Pottery & Gallery Lisa Dolezal 32336 40th Ave, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-263-7410 www.frogcreek.com Spend a day in the country, pack a picnic, orplan a group tour. Watch a pot being made, ortry making one yourself. Browse and shop ourshowroom.
Shakopee Trading Post &Gallery Native American Arts & Crafts Gallery723 1st Ave W (3 Mi West of Valley Fair) Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-2263 www.shakopeetradingpost.com Large selection of hand-made sterling & silverturquoise jewelry, traditional & contemporary.Also American Indian Art, beadwork, dream-catchers, authentic native crafts, local andnationally known artists, American Indian col-lections. Open Mon-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5.
Southern Illinois Artisan Shop Mary Lou Galloway 14967 Gun Creek Tr, Whittington, IL 62884 618-629-2220 [email protected] Featuring the work of Illinois artists. Don’tmiss the 10th annual Art & Wine Festival Sept.26th & 27th. Spend the day on beautiful RendLake in Southern Illinois. Admission $10 fortasting armband and $2 for all other visitors.Hours: Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6.
Stone’s Throw Andy Falconer-Brown 2nd St. & Manypenny PO Box 461, Bayfield, WI 54814 715-779-5200 - 715-779-3156 FAX [email protected] Stone’s Throw is a unique gallery featuringmany local artists and craftspeople. We haveeverything from paintings, clothing, jewelry topoetry and pottery. Located in beautiful lowerBayfield, just a Stone’s Throw away fromalmost everything.
Stormcloud Trading Co. 725 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104 651-645-0343 www.beadstorm.com An exceptional selection of handcrafted NativeAmerican items from the Plains andSouthwestern US regions. Items include silver& turquoise jewelry, kachina carvings fromHopi and Zuni carvers, pottery from the RioGrande pueblos, Navajo handwoven “rugs” andgraphic art. Accompanying the artistry arecrafting supplies which will allow any individ-ual to create their own heirloom items includ-ing beads, leather and jewelry making supplies.Do you love Pow-Wow dancing, frontier ren-dezvous gatherings, Renaissance Festival,leatherworking, metalworking or beading? Wehave the supplies and the knowledgeable staffpeople to help your crafting dreams becomereality. Open Monday-Friday from 10am-6pmand Saturday from 10am-5pm.
Touch of Home Furnishings Highway 13 & Cliff Rd 1998 Cliff Rd East, Burnsville, MN 55337 952-895-5533 - 952-895-5539 FAX www.touchofhomefurnishings.com [email protected] A consignment store like no other, you willenjoy a rich variety of decorating ideas. Wecombine Classic Country furniture, Vibrantchecked textiles, mix with simple whites withevery room there is a fresh and unique look.You will see Pine/painted furniture, SalesmanSamples, Clocks, Candles, Pictures, Lamps,Mirrors, Baskets/Trays, American Girl DollClothes, Antiques, Estate items, and LocallyHand-Crafted consignment. Look forward toseeing you!!
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1st National ProcessingMerchant Services 40 Underhill Blvd #2G, Syosset, NY 11791 866-499-5722 - 516-921-9488 www.1nbcard.com/artisan.html [email protected] Accept Credit Cards Anywhere! Increase yourbusiness. The #1 resource for all of your wire-less & portable payment processing needs.Providing superior service to the arts & craftscommunity for 25 years. Multiple options avail-able: free equipment, lease financing, shortterm rental programs, no contracts, no cancella-tion fees, no monthly minimums, lifetimeequipment warranties. Lowest Prices Guaranteed!
Ken Kroemer Insurance 239 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732 888-989-3347 - 563-242-0200 - 563-242-2462 [email protected] We provide insurance for special events: fairs,festivals, shows. Coverage for rain, no shows,excess medical, liquor, D&O, and concession-aires. Ask about our exclusive new program forin-home crafters. General liability - covers thepremise you own, rent or lease. Business prop-erty - coverage for your assembled andunassembled products, on premise, off prem-ise. If you’re a crafter or exhibitor, we have aplan for you. Call for a FREE quote.
EQUIPMENTSALES & RENTAL
Apres Party Rentals Jim Bach 7625 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN 55439 952-942-3399 - 612-903-4252 Direct www.ApresParty.com [email protected] Voted one of the Top 30 American RentalCompanies. Now celebrating our 25th year.Apres is the complete provider for all your fes-tival needs. Tenting, staging, tables, chairs, andmore! 24 hour service.
Canopies by Fred 1147 NW 53rd, Seattle, WA 98107 800-845-5067 www.canopiesbyfred.com Fred’s Awnings extend your tent 2 1/2 feet.Protect products & customers. Unique designto attach to Instant Canopies. Standard 10-ft.white $64.00
ART & CRAFTSMATERIALS & SUPPLIESArt Materials/Penco 718 Washington Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55401612-333-3330
2728 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-872-8088 www.artmaterialsonline.com A diverse and comprehensive line of traditionalart supplies with a knowledgeable and dedicat-ed staff to assist you. We specialize in productsfor storing and presenting artwork, documents,and images. From wood or canvas, print racksto Kolo’s system of luxury photo albums accen-uates our wide selection of portfolios, presenta-tion cases, and storage solutions styled fromcorporate to cutting edge. In addition to the12,000 sq. ft. of art supplies, we’re the metroarea’s source for fine writing instruments. Findhandmade papers, unique gifts and artisaneasels. Our special services include customframing, pen engraving, corporate sales, cut-ting (mat board, paper), airbrush repair, finepen repair, and special orders. We offer dis-counts to commercial customers, students andteachers.
Artworks Art & Frame, Inc. 345 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5000 www.artworksexcelsior.com For 34 years Artworks Art & Frame in Excelsiorhas offered a full range of fine artist’ materials,exotic art papers, art and drafting furniture, aswell as childrens’ art supplies. Quality readymade frames and the area’s largest selection ofcustom picture framing options.
Crafts Direct 620 Sundial Dr, Waite Park, MN 56387 320-654-0907 www,craftsdirect.com [email protected] Shop Today for all your basic craft needs. BestService - Best Selection - Best Price! Hours:Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6.
EZ Aisle Sign Bracket Mindstorm, LLCBrookville, FL 34602352-232-4365 - [email protected] During busy shows customers often walk rightby your display. Why?... they didn’t see you.However with our EZ Aisle Sign Bracket yoursign will be seen way down the aisle... on bothsides. Completely removeable. Goes up ordown quickly. Secures tightly to the pole. Noadditional hardware required. Fits any sizepole, round or square.
J. Ring Glass Studio Inc. Joseph & Susan Ring 2408 Territorial Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55114 888-845-7464 - 651-644-8193 - 651-917-3215 FAXwww.jringglass.com The largest retail and wholesale supplier in theupper Midwest for stained glass, glass fusing,bead making, torch work and mosiacs. Checkout our website for classes and the Fall schedule.
Mike’s Art & Design Supply 105 E Main, Menomonee, WI 54751 715-235-3322 We have what you need at prices you’ll love.Best of all, our knowledgable staff will treat youlike professionals. We Save You Money andTreat You Right!
Paper Depot 221 Border Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-333-0512 - 612-333-5830 FAX www.paperdepotinc.com The area’s finest selection of quality printingpapers, and matching envelopes for Do-It-Yourselfers. Selections include: handmade,exotic, business, letterpress, craft, vellums andscrapbooking papers, to name a few &envelopes in more than 30 sizes. We also Havelarge sections of ribbon, rubber stamps, ink,cellophane sleeves for card makers, and coolpackaging products. Free Parking Open M-F8:30 am- 7:30 pm, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm.
Plastic Bag Mart 12201 Minnetonka Blvd #3 Minnetonka, MN 55305 -3963 952-933-2366 - 800-727-7618 www,pbmartMN.com [email protected] Supplies plastic bags & tissue papers forexhibitors at craft fairs.
Tradewind Products - I 2020 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-482-2992
Tradewind Products - II 836 Smith Ave SSaint Paul, MN 55107 651-290-2931
Tradewind Products - III 536 Greene Ave, Green Bay, WI 54301 920-432-0270 www.TradewindProductsArtII.com Minnesota’s newest distributor. Suppliers ofmouldings for frames and art supplies at low,low prices. Nielsen metal, wood, ready mademouldings - glass & plexiglas - foam core andmat board - mat cutting, drymounting, andlaminating - framing also available. Raw andstretched canvas - paints: Windsor & Newton,Golden, Liquitex, Bourgeois - oil, acrylic, pastel,watercolor - brushes - papers.
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Wet Paint Inc. Artist’s Materials & Framing 1684 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 651-698-6431 www.wetpaintart.com [email protected] Fine art supplies including brushes, acrylics,oils, watercolors, and a huge selection of fineart and decorative papers from Europe, Asia,and the Americas. We ship UPS. Hours: M-F10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-5pm.
CERAMICSCeramic Association of MinnesotaRandi Schmidt, President 1550 E Old Shakopee RdBloomington, MN 55425 952-888-2112 - [email protected] www.ceramicsam.org An organization for dealers, studio owners,teachers, students or in any other fired artsrelated business. Our purpose is to promote,educate, and encourage interest in the ceramicarts; to promote the Twin Cities Ceramic andDoll Expo; and to sponsor and encourage edu-cational seminars and programs. Monthlymeetings and a monthly newsletter.
Continental Clay 1101 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413612-331-9332 - 800-432-CLAY - 612-331-8564 FAXwww.ContinentalClay.com Twin Cities’ most comprehensive supplier ofceramic clays, raw materials, colorants, equipment,wheels, kilns, books and tools. Conveniently locat-ed at 35W and Stinson Boulevard exit. Free catalog.
Minnesota Clay Co. U.S.A. 7429 Washington Ave S, Edina, MN 55439 952-884-9101 - 800-CLAY USA www.minnesotaclayusa.com Minnesota’s original potter’s supply source forfour decades. Glazes, underglazes and over 25pottery clays manufactured on site. Manufacturerof Rainbow Air-Dry Clay, Underglaze Potter’sPens and Potter’s Pad Underglaze StampingInks. Distributer of wheels, tools and kilns.Firing service available. Hours: Monday-Friday8:00-4:30, Saturday 9:00-Noon.
BEADSBeadhive 5458 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-823-1112 - [email protected] Customers come to Beadhive for beads andstones that put the WOW into their designs! You’llfind rubies, emeralds, tourmaline and sapphirebeads. Bone, horn and vintage lucite. African wed-ding beads, Japanese Delicas and Czech glass too.Buzz by for classes: Beading 101 is free. Parties,Gift Cards, Repairs, Friendly Service. Hours: Tues-Fri: 10-7:30, Sat: 10:30-6, Sun: 12-5.
The Uptown Bead Store 2831 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408888-900-2323 - 612-879-8181 - 612-879-6712 FAXwww.bobbybead.com Bobby Bead is Minnesota’s most complete full-line bead store. We have a substantial line ofjewelry supplies, books, tools, findings itemsfor the professional Bead Artist. Mail orderservice. We accept MC/Visa, Amex andDiscover. Open 7 days a week. Please call forseasonal hours.
The Bead Monkey 867 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55410 651-222-7729 www.thebeadmonkey.com
The Bead Monkey 3717 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55410 952-929-4032 www.thebeadmonkey.com Where beading becomes art. Come see ourbeads and jewelry. The Bead Monkey has allthe beads and materials you need.
FIBERS & TEXTILESM’Art Designs Marit Lee Kucera 30 Saint Albans South #5 Saint Paul, MN 55105 651-222-2483 www.m-artistic.com [email protected] Artstanding one-of-a-kind jackets from hand-dyed silks and cottons; “atmospheric” - effectdyed yardage for quilters; poetic tales screen-printed on t-shirts, tote bags and cards.
Sisters in Stitches Jean M Judd 2807 State Road 87, Cushing, WI 54006 715-566-0212 - [email protected] www.jeanjudd.com Textile artist and designer specializing in handquilted works of art. Site specific commissionwork, one-of-a-kind art quilts, and custom handdyed fabrics are some of the many services offered.
Wyrd Sisters Twin Cities612-964-2537 Fleece hats, scarfs, handpainted clothing andsterling silver jewelry, all beautifully handmadeby twins Lynn and Laura Soetebier. Call orcheck website for shows and locations.
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INDEX1st National Programming 5446th Annual Fair Diddley 4451st Marshfield Art Fair 4353rd Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair 449 Friends Art Show 399th Annual North Country Women’s Expo 40
AA Community Affair, Menomonee Falls 29ABWA Arts & Crafts Show 35ARTapalooza on Main, Cedar Falls, IA 12Aberdeen, SD 28,41Afton Art Fair, MN 23Alan B. Shepard High School 39,42Albert Lea, MN 15,35Albertville, MN 3,37,41Alexandria, MN 15,43Amana, IA 25,49Ames, IA 21Andover Community Center 39Andover, MN 22,39Ankeny, IA 31Anoka Armory 38Anoka Riverfest Craft Fair, MN 34,46Anoka, MN 38,46Antigo, WI 27Antioch, IL 3,12,45,49Apple Day, Excelsior, MN 12Apple Harvest Festival. Waukesha, WI 19Applefest Arts & Crafts Fair, La Crescent 19Applefest Flea Market, La Crescent, MN 21Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair 14Appleton, WI 48Applewood Hills Boutique, Stillwater, MN 33Apres Party & Tent Rental 14Art Affair Around the Square, Palatine, IL 13Art Along the Willow 45Art Dock, Inc. 53Art Fair on the Square 47Art Fair on the Square, Lake Forest, IL 11Art Harvest, Green Bay, WI 12Art Materials/Penco 54Art Spectacular at the Carillon 16,49Art at Highland 41Art at Ramsey 39Art at Rice Creek, Fridley, MN 14Art at St. Kate’s 46Art in Bayfront Park 49Art in the Barn, Barrington, IL 23Art in the Park, Freeport, IL 10Art in the Park, Galesburg, IL 11Art in the Park, Wausau, WI 13Art in the Square, Crandon. WI 18Art on the Courthouse Lawn 45Art on the Kinni, River Falls, WI 12Art on the Lake 44Art on the Lawn 45ArtFest Midwest “The Other Art Show” 46ArtSplash, Sioux City, IA 10Artarama’s River Walk Art Show 47Artfest 2013, Minot, ND 29Arti Gras 41Arts @ the Oval 41Arts & Crafts at the Track 22Arts in Central Park, Decatur, IL 17Arts in the Park 43Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale 35Arts of the Holidays, Minnetonka, MN 7Artstreet 49Artworks Art & Frame, Inc. 53,54Autumn Art on the Marsh, Horicon, WI 21Autumn Festival 30,31,33Autumn on Parade, Oregon, IL 25
BBackus Community Center 37Banfill Locke Center for the Arts 52Baraboo, WI 48Barrington, IL 23Bartlett Festival of the Arts 46Bartlett, IL 46Bayfield Apple Festival, WI 23,50Bayfield, WI 23,47,50Bead Monkey, The 55Beadhive 55Belvidere, IL 27,50Bemidji, MN 47Berlin, WI 15Bismarck Civic Center 37Bismarck, ND 14,37,48Black Forest Boutique, Maple Grove, MN 11Blaine Swimming & Diving Fall Arts 29Blaine, MN 21,26,29,36,37,40Bloomington Theatre & Art Ctr 38,52Bloomington, IL 42Bloomington, MN 18,23,29,32,36,38,41,Blueberry Art Festival 47Bobby Bead 55Bonduel Founders Day, WI 14,19Boone, IA 13Boulder Junction, WI 48Boutique in the Country Barn 31Braemar Golf Course 33,41,50Brainerd High School 43Brainerd, MN 27,34,43Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, IA 29Briggs Motley Promotions 5Bristol Renaissance Faire, Kenosha, WI 10Britt, IA 48Brookfield, WI 16Brookings Summer Arts Fest 20,47Brooklyn Park Armory 40Brooklyn Park, MN 40Buffalo Days Art in the Park 44Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, Custer, SD 8,23Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 9,23Burwell Arts and Craft Fair 46Byron Forest Preserve, Byron, IL 31
CCallahan Promotions 10Cambridge Art & Crafts Fair, WI 31Candleberry On the Lakes 22,29,42Cannon Falls, MN 16Canopies by Fred 54Canterbury Park 35,41Capital A’Fair 48Carlos Creek Grape Stomp & Fall Festival 15Cedar Falls. IA 12,30Cedar Mall, Rice Lake, WI 33Cedar Rapids, IA 38Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! 18Centennial Lakes Park Centrum 42Ceramic Assn of Minnesota 55Champlin Women of Today 31,38,50Champlin, MN 31,38,50Cheery Cherry Fall Fair, 21Cheese & Sausage Fall Family Fest, 15Chester Bowl Park, Duluth, MN 19Chilton, WI 11Chippewa Falls, WI 41Chisago City, MN 12,28Christmas at the Downs 38Christmas Crossroads 37Christmas Extravaganza 38Christmas Tour of Homes & Craft Sale 36Clara City Arts & Crafts 31,42,50Clara City, MN 31,42,50Clintonville, WI 19
Colorama, St. Germaine, WI 18Continental Clay 55Conversation Pieces Gallery 53Coralville, IA 13,34,42Cottage Grove, MN 32Council Bluffs, IA 26,39,40Country Meadows Wine & Crafts, 17Crafters Corner, Farmington, IL 25,28Crafts Direct 54Crafty Apple Fest, Chilton, WI 11Cranberry Fest, Eagle River, WI 25,50Crandon, WI 18Crivitz Fall Harvest Festival, WI 22Cromwell Community Craft Sale, MN 34Crosslake Days, MN 22Crossroads Center, St. Cloud, MN 29Custer, SD 8,23
DDanbury, WI 10Dancing Dragonfly Winery 17,45Davenport, IA 19,50DeKalb, IL 48Decatur, IL 17Deer Path Art League, Lake Forest, IL 11Deerfield, IL 43Deerwood, MN 20,29Defeat of Jesse James Days 11Des Moines Arts Festival, IA 30,45Des Moines, IA 21,30,35,40,45,46Detroit Lakes, MN 44,48Dixon, IL 46Downtown Art Fair 46Downtown Street Fair 47Downtowners 40th Annual Street Fair, 14Driftless Area Art Festival 16Dubuque Riverfest & Craft Show, IA 15Dubuque, IA 37,41,43DubuqueFest, Dubuque, IA 28,43Duluth Entertainment Convention Ctr 37Duluth, MN 15,16,18,19,35,37,46,49Dutch Days Festival, Fulton, IL 26Dwight Harvest Days, IL 19
EEZ Aisle Sign Bracket 54Eagle River, WI 25,40,47,48,50East Grand Forks Arts & Crafts Fair, MN 25East Grand Forks, MN 25,45Eau Claire, WI 35Eden Prairie Center, MN 17,29,33Eden Prairie, MN 43Edina Art Center 52Edina Art Fair 44Edina,MN 16,29,30,33,35,39,40,41,42,44,50Egg Harbor, WI 26,27Elk River Arena Arts & Craft Fair, MN 12,17Elk River Arena’s 24th Spring Arts 43Elk River, MN 12,17,43Elkat Inc. Frame & Matting 53Elkhart Lake, WI 39Elkhorn, WI 33Ellwood House Art Fair & Ice Cream 48Ely, MN 11,47Ethnic Fest, Walker, MN 15Excelsior. MN 12,44
FFaire on the Green 47Fall Art & Craft Festival, McGregor, IA 26Fall Art, Craft & Home Show, Fergus Falls 24Fall Arts & Craft Fest, Brainerd, MN 27Fall Arts & Crafts Show, Aberdeen, SD 28
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Fall Arts, Crafts & Gift Show, Bloomington 18Fall Colors Fine Art & Jazz Festival 25Fall Craft Show, Maple Grove, MN 27Fall Craft Show, Spencer, IA 30Fall Diddley, Belvidere, IL 27,50Fall Festival in the Reserve, Isanti, MN 15Fall Festival of the Arts, Red Wing, MN 27Fall Festival, Duluth, MN 19Fall Fiber Festival, Hopkins, MN 18,32Fall Frenzy, Clintonville, WI 19Fall Harvest Art & Craft Fair, New Berlin 29Fall Harvest Festival, St. Croix Falls, WI 21Fall Heart & Home Boutique, Waconia 14Fall Heritage Festival, Mt Horeb, WI 25Fall Into the Arts Festival, Edina, MN 16Fargo, ND 29,47Farmer’s Daughter, The 53Farmers Market Annex, Minneapolis, MN 6Farmington, IL 25,28Fergus Falls Summerfest 44Fergus Falls, MN 3,24,34,39,44Festival & Event Mgmt Program 52Festival of Spring 44Festival of Trees 16Festival of Trees, Duluth, MN 16Festival of the Arts 42Festival of the Arts 47’Festival of the Vine Arts & Craft Show 49Festival of the Vine Arts & Crafts Show 12Firefly Art Fair 48Flat Iron Park 48Fond du Lac, WI 31Forest Lake, MN 22,35Fort Ransom, ND 23Frankfort Fall Festival, IL 10Frankfort, IL 10,32Freedom Fest 2014 46Freeport, IL 10Fridley, MN 14,39Frog Creek Pottery & Gallery 53Frog Creek Pottery Harvest Festival 16Fulton County, IL 25,27,43Fulton Dutch Days 43Fulton, IL 26,43
GGSR Fine Art Festival 20,39Gale Woods Farm/Park 39Galena Country Fair, IL 28,50Galesburg, IL 11Gallery Service 53Garrison Art Show 44Garrison, MN 44Gazebo Art Festival, Macomb 19,49Gemuetlichkeit Days, Jefferson, WI 16Geneva Arts Fair 47Geneva, IL 12,47,49Germanfest, Guttenberg, IA 17Gifts in the Gallery 22,38Gingerbread Shows 2Goods From the Woods, Grand Rapids 19Grace Fine Art & Craft Festival, Mpls, MN 33Grand Cities Art Fest 45Grand Cities Art Fest, Grand Forks, ND 32Grand Detour Arts Festival, IL 13Grand Marais Arts Festival 47Grand Marais, MN 47Grand Marias Art Colony 52Grand Rapids, MN 18,34,46Grand River Center 41Grandpa’s Barn Boutique, Wabasha, MN 17Grape Stomp And Rib Festival 17Great Hartford Craft Exposition, WI 34Green Bay, WI 12,41,49Green Lake, WI 9,22Greendale, WI 13Greenville Fall Craft Fair, WI 26
Greenwich Village Art Fair, Rockford, IL 17Gustavus Adolphus Art & Craft Show 24Guttenberg, IA 17
HHam Lake, MN 22,33,41Har Mar Mall, Roseville, MN 26,30,35,40Hartford, WI 34Harvest Fest, Green Lake, WI 22Harvest Festival of Arts & Crafts 13Harvest Moon Festival, Ely. MN 11Harvestfair & Fair in the Square 17Hastings, MN 24Hayward Fall Festival, WI 19Hayward, WI 19, 45Heartfest “A Fine Art Show” 40Heritage Fest, Independence,MN 14,20Hidden River Festival, Brookfield, WI 16Highland Art in the Park, Highland, IL 26Highland Park Senior High 41Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, IL 20,44Historic Valley Junction Fall Art Market 17Hobo Days 48Holiday Art & Craft Fair, Oak Park, IL 33Holiday Arts & Craft Festival, Brainerd 34Holiday Arts, Crafts & Gift Show 32Holiday Bounty Craft Faire 37Holiday Craft Bonanza, Mt Horeb, WI 33Holiday Fair 35Holiday Gift Sale, Byron, IL 31Holiday Heart & Home Boutique 31Holiday Markektplace 2013 40Holiday Thieves Market 39Holiday Wonder Art & Craft Expo 31Holidaze Art Festival 35Holli-Daze Art & Craft Show, Frankfort, IL 32Holly-Day Boutique, New Brighton, MN 5,26Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Fair, Hubertus, WI 18Hopkins, MN 18,32Horicon, WI 21Hubertus, WI 18Hudson High School 39Hudson Holiday Boutique 39Hudson, WI 23,36,39,45Huffman Productions 5Husom & Rose Photographs 52Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival, MN 14Hutchinson Mall, MN 7,38,40Hutchinson, MN 7,14,38,40
IIndependence, MN 14,20Indian Head Art & Craft Fair, Chetek, WI 29Inkdrop Arthaus 52International Falls, MN 37Iowa City, IA 39,43Iowa Memorial Union 39,43Iowa State Fairgrounds 21,35,40Isanti, MN 15
JJ.Ring Glass Studio 54Jazzin’ Up The Links. Green Lake, WI 9Jefferson, IA 18Jefferson, WI 16John Michael Kohler Arts Center 47Johnny Appleseed Festival, Lake City, MN 23Jordan ECFE Craft and Gift Boutique, MN 27
KKCS Arts & Crafts Fair 35
Kaleidoscope Charter School 35Kandi Mall, Willmar, MN 33Ken Kroemer Insurance 7,54Kenosha, WI 10Klondike Days 40Knollwood Mall, St. Louis Park, MN 23,37Knox County Scenic Drive, IL 16,25,28
LLa Crescent, MN 19,21La Crosse Center 35La Crosse, WI 15,35Labor Days Weekend Show, Medford, MN 11Lake Arrowhead Craft Show, Nekoosa, WI 9Lake City, MN 23Lake Forest, IL 11Lake Geneva, WI 48Lakefront Artist Fair 43Lakeville Art Festival, MN 19Lakewood Mall, Aberdeen, SD 28,41Land of Loon Ethnic Arts & Crafts Festival 45Landmark Center 38,50Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, McGregor, IA 28Lifestyle Show, Duluth, MN 15Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair, MN 13Lockport, IL 37Long Prairie Arts & Craft Show 38Long Prairie, MN 38Loring Park Art Festival 48Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN 44Luverne, MN 44
MM’Art Designs 55Macomb, IL 19,49Madison, MN 34Madison, WI 47Majestic Oaks Boutique 22,33,41Mankato, MN 20,21,39Mantorville, MN 13Maple Fall Fest, Marshdield, WI 17Maple Grove Autumn Arts Festival, MN 16Maple Grove Comm. Center 42,50Maple Grove, MN 3,11,16,25,27,30,42,50Maplewood Mall 11,30,33,39Marigold Days, Mantorville, MN 13Marine On St. Croix Art Fair, MN 19Marion, IA 43Marriott Conference Center 13,34,42Marshfield High School Fieldhouse 43Marshfield, WI 17,43Mayfair 43McGregor, IA 3,26,28,44McGregor, MN 9McHenry, IL 17Medford, MN 11,42Medford, WI 28Mediapolis Community Christmas Craft 32Medina, MN 34Menomonie, WI 46Mid-American Center 26,39,40Midsummer Festival of the Arts 47Midwest Old Threshers. Mt Pleasant, IA 9Mike’s Art & Design Supply 54Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, MN 15,18,35Millpond Arts & Crafts Fair, Osceola, WI 12Millstream Arts Festival, St. Joseph, MN 23Milwaukee, WI 11,14,23,36,49Minneapolis, MN 24,26,33,45,48Minnesota Boutiques 22Minnesota Clay Co. USA 55Minnesota Fed of Co Fairs 52Minnesota Watercolor Society 52Minnetonka Center for the Arts 7,35Minnetonka, MN 46
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Minnetrista, MN 39Minocqua, WI 22Minot, ND 29,31,42Monona, WI 46Monroe County Historical Society 31Monticello Women of Today 32,40Monticello, MN 32,40Mount Horeb, WI 25,33Mount Mary College 14,49Mount Pleasant, IA 9,49Murphysboro, IL 14Musky Festival, Hayward, WI 45Musky Jamboree 48
NND State Fair Center 42NSUC Art Fair 2014 43Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair 47Naperville, IL 47National Sports Center, Blaine 29,40Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Fest, WI 25Nekoosa, WI 9,25Nevada, IA 35New Berlin, WI 29New Brighton, MN 26,31,38,50New London, WI 15New Ulm Christkindlmarkt.com 18,37New Ulm, MN 18,27,37Nickle Dickle Day, Waconia, MN 15Norsefest Craft Show, Madison, MN 34North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot 31North Shore Unitarian Church 43Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea, MN 15,35Northern Clay Center 52Northern Lights Event Center 40Northfield Art Guild Fine Arts Festival 13Northfield, MN 11,13Northland Pines High 40Northtown Mall, Blaine, MN 21,26,36,37Northwoods Boutique 8,25,33,41,50Nuts About Art, 33rd Annual 46
OOak Park, IL 33Oakdale, MN 24Oconomowoc Festival 22,49Octagon Art Festival, Ames, IA 21Odeum, The 35,42Ojiketa Art Blitz, Chisago City, MN 12,28Oktoberfest & More, New Ulm, MN 27Oktoberfest Autumn Days Craft Show 25Oktoberfest Craft Show, Virginia, MN 21Oktoberfest, Antigo, WI 27Oktoberfest, Deerwood, MN 20,29Old Capitol Complex 44Old Creamery Arts & Craft Show, Rice 13Old Threshers Reunion 9,24,49Old World Christmas Market 39Olde World Market, New Ulm, MN 18Omaha, NE 42Omro, WI 25On the Road Again, South St. Paul, MN 24Oregon Firefighter/EMT Craft Fair, WI 30Oregon, IL 25Oregon, WI 30Orion Fall Festival, Orion, IL 9Osceola, WI 12Oshkosh, WI 44,47Osthoff Resort, The 39Otsego, MN 35Ottumwa, IA 29Outdoor Craft Show, Northfield, MN 13Owatonna Arts Center 52
PPaine Art Center & Gardens 44,47Palatine, WI 13Palos Heights, IL 39,42Paper Depot 54Park Falls, WI 19Park Forest Art Fair, IL 21Park Point Art Fair 46Paul Bunyan Fest 48Peggy’s Holiday Boutique, Roseville, MN 33Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, IL 23Pequot Lakes, MN 15Pickwick Mill Day, Winona, MN 15Plastic Bag Mart 54Powderhorn Art Fair, 26,48Prairie Du Sac, WI 9Prime Choice Craft Show, Minocqua, WI 22Princeton Fall Chili Fest, MN 21Princeton, WI 37Prom Center, Woodbury, MN 24Pufferbilly Days Craft Fair, Boone, IA 13Pumpkin Fest, Three Lakes, WI 27Pumpkin Patch on Market St 26,27Purgatory Creek Park 43
QQuad City Christmas 38
RRacine, WI 43Ralston, NE 33,42Ramada Inn Convention Center 35Ramada Mall of America 23,41Ramsey Junior High 39Red Barn Home & Craft Show 18Red Wing, MN 27Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha, WI 19Rhinelander, WI 45Rice Creek Boutique 38,50Rice Creek Boutique, New Brighton, MN 22Rice Lake, WI 33Rice, MN 13Richard’s Promotions 7River Falls, WI 12River Hills Mall, Mankato, MN 21Riverbank Art Fair 43Riverfest Craft Fair, Anoka, MN 34Riverssance, Davenport, IA 19,50Rivertown Festival 44Rochester, MN 25Rock Bend Folk Festival, St. Peter, MN 13Rock Island, IL 38Rockford College 45Rockford, IL 17,45Rosemount Community Center 37Rosemount, MN 37Roseville Skating Center 41Roseville, MN 26,30,33,35,38,40,41Round Robin Craft Show 33Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival, Park Falls, WI 19Runestone Community Center 43Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, Deerwood, MN 29
SSalem Covenant Church 31Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale 31Sauk Prairie Today’s Women 9Schaumburg, IL 10Septemberfest, IL 10Shakopee Trading Post & Gallery 53Shakopee, MN 35,41
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 16Sheboygan, WI 47Sheldon Celebration Days, IA 11Sheyenne Valley Arts & Crafts Festival 23Shopko Mall 41Sidewalk Arts Festival, Sioux Falls, SD 12Simek Rec Center Arts, Crafts 42Simek Recreation Center 42Simek Recreation Center, Medford, WI 28Sioux City Convention Ctr 37,41Sioux City, IA 10,37,41Sioux Falls, SD 12,30Siren Harvestfest, WI 21Sisters in Stitches 55Skyline Art Crawl, Maple Grove, MN 25Soldiers Grove, WI 16South St. Paul, MN 24Southdale Center, Edina, MN 30,38,40Southern Illinois Artisan Shop 53Southpark Mall, Spencer, IA 24,30,40,42Southtown Mall, Bloomington, MN 18,36Sparta, WI 31Spencer, IA 24,30,40,42Spicer, MN 46Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 23Spoon River Valley Scenic Dr 25,27Spring Bloom Arts Festival 42Spring Fling Craft Show 42Springfield, IL 16,44,49St. Anthony Park Arts Festival 44St. Cloud, MN 29St. Croix Falls, WI 17,21,45St. Germaine, WI 18St. John’s Catholic Church Art Fair 24St. Joseph, MN 23St. Louis Park, MN 23, 37St. Michael-Alberville, MN 3,37,41St. Paul, MN 38,39,40,41,44,46,50St. Peter, MN 13Starbuck, MN 38Stevens Point, WI 37Stillwater, MN 25,27,33,36,44Stone Arch Bridge Festival 45Stone Lake Cranbery Festival, WI 25Stone’s Throw 53Stormcloud Trading Co. 53Strawberry Fest 45Street Faire at the Lakes 44Summer Art Classic 48Sun Prairie Art Fest, WI 11Swanville, MN 24
TTHE Craft Show, Grand Rapids, MN 34Taste of Pequot, Pequot Lakes, MN 15Textile Center 52The Bead Monkey 55The Big One Art & Craft Fair, Fargo, ND 29,31Three Lakes, WI 27Timber Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN 34Tinsel Trail 37Touch of Home Furnishings 53Tradewind Products 54Trimborn Farm, Greendale. WI 1Two Harbor Heritage Days 46Two Harbors, MN 46
UUNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA 30Unique Shows 4University of WI-Washington Co. 42UpNorth Arts & Crafts Show 18
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VValley Crossing School, Woodbuty, MN 31Valley View Mall, La Crosse, WI 15Valley West Mall 40Victorian Christmas 36Villa Park, IL 35,42Virginia, MN 21Virginia, MN 45Voyager Village, Danbury, WI 10
WWabasha, MN 17Waconia, MN 15,31Wadena Christmas Festival 38Wadena, MN 38Walker, MN 15,40Walworth County Fairgrounds 33Warrens Cranberry Fest, WI 21Washington County Courthouse 36Watertown Art Festival 45Watertown, WI 45Waukesha Arts Fest, WI 11Waukesha, WI 19Waupaca, WI 45Wausau Festival of Arts, WI 13,18,49Wauwatosa, WI 48Wayzata, MN 35West Allis, WI 31West Bend, WI 42West Des Moines, IA 17West Salem, WI 43WestRidge Mall 3,24,34,39Westown Farmer’s Market 11,23Wet Paint 36,55Whiteside Park 47Wholesale Trade Show, Bloomington, MN 23,41Whooping Crane Festival, Berlin, WI 15Wild Galleries, Isanti, MN 15Wild Rice Days, McGregor, MN 9Willmar, MN 18,33Willow River State Park 45Windom, MN 24Winnequah Park 46Winona, MN 15Winter Glory Fine Craft Show 36Wisconsin Dells, WI 15,29Wo-Zha-Wa Days Art Fair 15Woodbury, MN 24,31,38Woodfest 49Woodstock City Square 44Woodstock, IL 17,44Wyrd Sisters 55
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