Fine arts and craft shows fill the summer calendar in the Milwaukee. Many are juried fairs, with artists in a variety of media selected by the event organizers. Use this list to find one near you, and visit host websites for more information.
Morning Glory Art Fair
The free art fair returns to the grounds of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 and 31. See work from 120 artists and craftspeople representing ceramics, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting and drawing, photography and digital art, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. For the complete list of artists, visit morninggloryartfair.com.
The Morning Glory Art Fair is the first of two annual Wisconsin Craft events supporting independent artists. The MKE Studio Tour, which provides an opportunity to meet artists working throughout Milwaukee County, is scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4.
The 2026 Morning Glory Art Fair features works by more than 100 artists, including glass by featured artist Michael Mikula.
Lakefront Festival of Art
Works created by juried artists from across the country are on display from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 12-13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14 on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive. The showcase of fine art includes works in painting, jewelry, ceramics and glass, and includes hands-on art, drop-in tours, live music, food and beverages. General admission is $27, or $22 online in advance, and includes access to the festival and the museum. More information: mam.org/events/lfoa.
Art at the Mill
Works by over 80 juried artists will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 at Richfield Historical Park, 1896 Highway 164, Richfield. View handmade garden items, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and wood products. Vendors will have nuts, baked goods, jams/jelly, chocolates, soap, candles and various other products. New this year is a variety of food provided by Sausage Plus of West Bend. Enjoy live music, craft beer and seltzer provided by Belshire Brewing of Richfield, and visit the 1871 Messer-Mayer Mill on a self-guided tour. Admission is $3. Parking is free. A short, scenic wagon ride takes guests to and from the exhibit area, or you can walk. richfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Lake Country Art Festival
The festival is celebrating its 49th year with artwork from over 100 local juried artists on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11. View yard art, jewelry, textiles, photography and paintings, with food trucks, beer and wine, and live entertainment in the park. $5 admission. Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Delafield.lakecountryartfestival.com
The natural world inspires the fiber art of featured artist Joan Kennedy, on display at the 2026 Morning Glory Art Fair.
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
Stroll along Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 and 12 and view original art. The Merchants of Whitefish Bay invite guests to enjoy live music, interact with artists, and play in a kids art zone with art fest bingo, spin art and sand sculptures. amdurproductions.com/whitefish-bay-art-fest
Firefly Art Fair
The Wauwatosa Historical Society will host fine art by local and national artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2 on the grounds of the Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa. The 40th Firefly Art Fair will feature artists showing paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, photography, pen and ink drawings, metal work and wood. The weekend includes food and beverages, live music, a silent auction and special activities. Admission is $10 and may be purchased in advance. wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/annual-events
Starving Artist Fair
The free fair is a showcase for Racine County and Midwest artists from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at the DeKoven Center, Wisconsin Ave. and 21st St., Racine. The Racine Art Guild event features original art in nearly every medium. The day includes food, kids art activities, music, a silent auction, raffles and the Racine Art Guild Boutique. Proceeds from the fair support the Racine Art Guild College Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships annually to local artists pursuing a degree in fine art. racineartguild.com/safracine
Art in the Park
The juried fine art show is presented from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 in Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. View art in a lakefront setting featuring more than 80 artists exhibiting a variety of media, including clay/pottery, fiber, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, oil/acrylic painting, pastel, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood. Make a silent auction bid on donated artwork and let the kids “make and take” an art project, with restaurants and parking within walking distance. genevalakeartsfoundation.org/art-in-the-park
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
The juried fine art exhibition is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 in Fowler Park, 438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc. The festival has featured artists from around the country in ceramics (functional or decorative), drawing/pastels/printmaking, fiber/leather, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting (watercolor, oil or acrylic), photography, sculpture and wood. The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts includes a silent art auction, a children’s area, musical entertainment, food and refreshments. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free bus or pontoon shuttle services, or consider walking or riding your bicycle. oconomowocarts.org
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair
The fair is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22 in Wales Community Park, 500 S. Brandybrook Road, Wales. The juried event exhibits fine arts and crafts, including paintings, photography, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, mixed media, drawings and fiber art. Enjoy live music, a kids area, food and beverages, and a used book sale. Proceeds from the art fair benefit local nonprofit organizations. donnalexamemorialartfair.org
Wade House Arts and Crafts Fair
Browse whimsical garden art and fine art at the fair hosted by the Wisconsin Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Wade House. Stroll the historic grounds and explore the work of artists and makers, including potters, metalworkers, woodworkers and herbalists. The day includes live music, food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides and blacksmith demonstrations. Admission is $6 and includes access to the fair and historic site. Enter the property near the Stagecoach Inn, W7824 Center Road, Greenbush. wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org
Third Ward Art Festival
The street festival is held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 and 6, on Broadway, from St. Paul to Menomonee. The festival showcases the work of more than 200 juried artists working in a variety of media, including ceramics, fiber, glass jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, wood and furniture. The festival includes artist demonstrations and booth chats, live music, and food and beverages from area restaurants. historicthirdward.org/signature-events
The Third Ward Art Festival is a street festival of local art and live music held Labor Day weekend on Broadway, from St. Paul to Menomonee.
Walk in the Woods Art Fair
The juried fine art show is held Sept. 12 along the wooded trails and garden spaces of Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha. Professional artists and fine crafters exhibit a variety of fine art, including glass and garden art, wood sculptures, jewelry, paintings and photography. The day includes a raffle, live music, food and beverages. hawthornhollow.org
Harvest of Art & Crafts
The 43rd annual juried art fair will be held Sept. 12 and 13 on the grounds of Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. The fair supports the historic preservation of Trimborn Farm and Milwaukee County Historical Society programming. Park at Southridge Mall and take the free shuttle. trimbornfarm.com
Trimborn Farm’s Harvest of Arts & Crafts, on the grounds of Milwaukee County’s only historic park, is a two-day fair in September featuring work by local artists.
Holy Hill Arts and Crafts Fair
The 52nd annual fair will be held Sept. 19 on the grounds of the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus. The annual fair hosts artists and craftspeople working in a variety of art media, plus food and refreshments, a silent auction, parish pantry, and shuttle service to parking lots. holyhill.com/events/holy-hill-arts-and-crafts-fair
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 15 art fairs and festivals in the Milwaukee area in summer 2026
