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Festivals in Ottawa, IL.
Art Competitions, Art Shows

Featured Events

December 7 - 8, 2024

(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL

Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355

December 14 - 15, 2024

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL

Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! Want to fit one more show into your holiday schedule? Join us at Last Chance, and get a final opportunity to move your holiday inventory. Our last show of the year, it serves as a 'last chance' for craft lovers to buy handmade for Christmas. Started in 1990, our 3 College of DuPage shows are well-attended, and have a loyal following among craft shoppers in the Chicago area. Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355.

May 17 - 18, 2025

socaf.org

(217) 652-0136
Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, IL

The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more. In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Art Fair boasts $15,000 in artist awards, a catered evening Artist and Patron party, a unique Children's Tent to encourage the young collector, food court, and live music.

June 21 - 22, 2025

northshoreartleague.org

(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take place in Hubbard Woods Park. Winnetka is a charming upscale Chicagoland destination, highly sought after zip code, located along the shores of Lake Michigan. This boutique show offers great visibility, enthusiastic buyers, and free parking. Art in the Village is located in the community where the League began 100 years ago!  As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.

September 19 - 21, 2025

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(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL

Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.

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Events in Ottawa, IL — upcoming

Town & Country Adult Amateur Art Show
May 2025 (dates not updated)

Town & Country Adult Amateur Art Show

Jeremiah Joe Coffee, Ottawa, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2023

An Art Competition organized by Ottawa Art League.
This Illinois Art Competition will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
Ottawa Art League's Art in the Park
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Art League's Art in the Park

Washington Square Park, Ottawa, IL

Status: Updated 3/5/2024

An Art Show organized by Ottawa Art League.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: ottawa friendship farmer's market, special events.
Ottawa's Scarecrow Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa's Scarecrow Festival

Downtown, Ottawa, IL

Status: Updated 8/5/2024

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include: horse-drawn hitch wagon, chili cook-off, face painting, kids' craft, petting zoo.