Wisconsin Arts & Crafts Fairs For Every Season
Whether you’re looking for locally-made art pieces to decorate your home, handmade gifts for your loved ones or just want to browse booths with friends, Wisconsin’s many arts and crafts fairs make for great outings. Read on to discover indoor and outdoor events throughout the year.
Fall
Holy Hill Arts and Crafts Festival – Hubertus
Fall colors should just be emerging as you visit this beloved festival, held at the striking Holy Hill Basilica in Hubertus. Listen to the rustling of the leaves as you take in over 210 artists and craftspeople displaying pottery, paintings, woodcarvings, textiles and much more.
Warrens Cranberry Festival – Warrens
Warrens Cranberry Festival is known for—well—cranberries, of course. But did you know it also has over 800 booths filled with crafts and artwork, 300 booths brimming with antiques and 100 booths devoted to fall produce? Explore this magnificent selection to prepare for holiday gift-giving and be sure to take home treasures for yourself.
Prime Choice Craft Show – Minocqua
Part of Minocqua’s popular Beef-A-Rama festival which brings over 10,000 visitors to town, the Prime Choice Craft Fair is best browsed with a roast beef sandwich in hand. After getting your fill of tasty food, head to Torpy Park to view work by dozens of local artisans and crafters.
Winter
Holiday Art Fair – Cedarburg
Find something for everyone on your list at the Holiday Art Fair held each December in charming Cedarburg. Featuring a variety of work by 40 professional artists in the Cedarburg Artists Guild, you’ll browse handmade jewelry, fiber and wearable art, birdhouses, ceramics and plenty more. After, extend your outing by exploring more of the city’s delightful shops and restaurants.
re:Craft & Relic – Franklin
In Franklin, the re:Craft & Relic market is a local favorite, with 150 vendors specializing in Instagram-worthy vintage, handmade and upcycled finds.
Start the new year off at this indoor art fair near Milwaukee with over 150 vendors specializing in vintage treasures, home decor, apparel, children’s items and more. You and your crew will stay warm and cozy as you indulge in tasty treats and browse impressively curated collections.
The Crafty Fair – Madison
For a dose of on-trend crafts and quirky pieces, The Crafty Fair in Madison is a must. Cheeky pins? Contemporary jewelry? Screen prints? Hand-knit sweaters? It’s all here, with plenty of tasty treats too!
Spring
Festival of Spring – Oshkosh
As an estate-turned-art gallery, Oshkosh’s Paine Art Center and Gardens is devoted to the visual arts and its gorgeous grounds. The property especially comes alive with the Festival of Spring, which showcases 100 vendors selling art, handmade crafts and plants. Admission to the grounds and estate is free during this event that also includes kids art art-making, food stands and live entertainment.
Summer
Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair – Spring Green
The Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair has been going strong for over 50 years. A summer standard in the area, 200 artists from around the country present their masterpieces downtown. Be on the lookout for stunning photography, fiber pieces and sculptures galore.
Bayfield Festival of Arts – Bayfield
Head north to Bayfield’s Lake Superior shores, home to the Festival of Arts. Many artists in this area draw inspiration from the peace of Wisconsin’s Northwoods and the wonder of the Apostle Islands. Visit the festival on the shore of Lake Superior for a unique selection of glassworks, wood carvings, photography and more. The festival also kicks off Art Escape, a nine-day celebration that allows local artists to showcase their work through classes, open houses and demonstrations.
Lakefront Artist Fair – Racine
Get your group together and bask in the sunshine at the Lakefront Artist Fair in Racine. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan as you peruse paintings, clothing, garden art and pottery created by over 100 artisans. Bring the kids to this free, family-friendly event for face painting, a pancake breakfast and more.
Stockholm Art Fair – Stockholm
Presented in the heart of Stockholm, the Stockholm Art Fair takes up residence in the picturesque Village Park on the shores of Lake Pepin every summer. Oooh and ahhh at over 10 regional artists with wares on display while you savor local fare and enjoy the live music.
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