Festivals in La Crosse, WI.
Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations
Lake Country Art Festival
July 11, 2026
lakecountryartfestival.com
(262) 717-5817
Naga-Waukee Park - Delafield, WI
We are located at beautiful Naga-waukee Park, which is just north if I-94 on Highway 83 in Delafield. There is something for everyone to enjoy with over 100 artists specializing in textiles, woodwork, pottery, glass, fine art and jewelry. A $10 donation per carload will be collected
Midsummer Festival of the Arts
July 18 - 19, 2026
jmkac.org/engage/programs/midsummer-festiva..
(920) 694-4695
John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Sheboygan's City Green - Sheboygan, WI
This highly anticipated free event brings thousands of festivalgoers and artists together. The festival features more than 100 juried artists, offering original works of art in a wide variety of categories, including ceramics, painting, photography, metal, fiber, watercolor, wood, jewelry, and others. The weekend also includes live music and performances, exhibitions, hands-on art making, demonstrations, food, and fun. The emerging artist area for up to five invited artists, offers an opportunity for collegiate and rising artists to learn about business in the arts. Applications may be submitted online at zapplication.
Hayward Fall Festival
September 26, 2026
haywardareachamber.com/fall-festival
(715) 634-8662
Main Street - Hayward, WI
A large variety of art/craft vendors with hard to find and one-of-a-kind items. Join us for this Northern Wisconsin, family friendly tradition - plus, enjoy the many glorious fall colors.
Holiday Fair
November 19 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fair Website
(608) 789-7415
La Crosse Center - La Crosse, WI
Area's largest craft show. $5 admission fee, concessions available on site, hourly door prizes, Santa & Rudolph on hand for photos, carolers. No retailers, buy/sell or kits allowed.
The Midwest Paracon
April 23 - 24, 2027
The Midwest Paracon
(715) 514-8331
Woodman's Sports and Conference Center - Janesville, WI
The Midwest Paracon is a gathering of paranormal celebrity guests from television and big screen welcoming fans and the curious to 2 days of interesting experiences. 80+ vendors will be available for the fair-goers of all types from artisans and crafters to psychic mediums and crystal vendors. Friday and Saturday night special events let by the celebrity guests along with a Friday and Saturday ghost hunt at Brodhead Manor for VIP ticket holders. Great opportunity to meet and greet with the stars.
Events in La Crosse, WI — upcoming
July 25, 2026
AAUW Art Fair on the Green
Viterbo University Courtyard, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 1/16/2026
This Wisconsin Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
August 28 - 30, 2026
Great River Folk Festival
Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This Wisconsin Folk Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: children's activities, craft demonstrations, workshops, dance.
September 24 - 27, 2026
La Crosse Oktoberfest
#1 Oktoberfest Strasse, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Wisconsin Ethnic Festival will have crafts exhibitors and local food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 7am-11pm; Fri 9:30am-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 7am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $20 - $200.
October 24, 2026
Logan Fall Craft Show
Logan High School, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
November 19 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fair
La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
Web: Holiday Fair Website
Status: Updated 5/26/2026
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: local carolers, santa & rudolph, holiday music, concession stands.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
La Crosse Sports Show
La Crosse Convention Center, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
This Wisconsin Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $12.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Logan Spring Craft Show
Logan High School, La Crosse, WI
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
