Festivals in Wausau, WI.
Craft Shows, Art Shows
In the Pines Seasonal Camp-Resort Vendor Fair
June 20, 2026
inthepinescamp.com/vendor-fair-registration
(608) 207-2515
In The Pines Seasonal Camp-Resort - Lyndon Station, WI
Join us June 20th for our Vendor Fair at In The Pines Seasonal Camp-Resort, located just 5 miles north of Wisconsin Dells! This one-day event (9 AM–4 PM) features a built-in audience of 200+ seasonal campers and high traffic from a nearby popular boat launch. Our family-owned, gated campground offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere perfect for shopping and connecting. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces available. Come showcase your products in a fun, community-focused setting!
Musky Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026
muskyfest.com
(715) 634-8662
Downtown - Hayward, WI
A true Northwoods tradition! Great entertainment for all, wonderful one-of-a-kind art/craft vendors, and evening entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Car show, Fishing Contest, carnival, and a weekend packed with things to do and entertainment for everyone. Annual Community Festival with a large Sunday parade.
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.
Events in Wausau, WI — upcoming
June 26 - 27, 2026
Wings Over Wausau
Wausau Downtown Airport, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
This Wisconsin Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $5.
August 4 - 9, 2026
Wisconsin Valley Fair
Marathon Park, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 11/20/2025
This Wisconsin State Fair will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $22. This event will also include: midway rides, draft horse show sunday, family fun day sat 10am-2pm, igx video expert.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
Fern Island Park, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 7/10/2025
This Wisconsin Blues Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $170. This event will also include beer garden.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Wausau's Artrageous Weekend
Marathon Park, City Square, Woodson Art, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include children's area.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art World
Marathon Park, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 10/28/2024
This Wisconsin Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
September 12 - 13, 2026
Wausau Festival of Arts
Downtown, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Wisconsin Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' craft area, silent auction, adult hands-on art.
September 12 - 13, 2026
WVAA Art in the Park
Marathon Park -Exhibition Building and East Gate Hall, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. This event will also include art & craft demos.
September 2026 - January 2027 (dates not updated)
Birds in Art
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
Status: Updated 8/5/2025
This Wisconsin Gallery-Exhibition Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths.
