Application Information
| Cost | Date | Item |
| $30 | through NOV 30, 2026 | Early Bird APPLICATION PROMO |
| $35 | DEC 1, 2026 – Jan. 18, 2027 | REGULAR Application period |
| $45 | AFTER JAN. 18, 2027 | Late Application |
| Cost | Item |
| $675 | 10’x10′ Booth Fee |
| $1,350 | 20’x10′ Space Fee |
| +$20 | LATE REGISTRATION FEE APPLIES AFTER MAR. 18, 2027 |
*$5 off the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival application when you apply by November 30, 2026.
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Festival Description & Information
The 14th Annual Evanston Art and Big Fork is held on the closed streets of downtown Evanston, Illinois, a city of 75,000 people just north of Chicago and home to Northwestern University. Admission is free to the public.
Art is in all price points, so that everyone from college students to long time collectors can find something right for them. Art includes classic categories such as paintings, sculpture, photography, as well as fun usable art such as unique handmade jewelry, one-of-a kind furniture and home accessories, mixed media work, glass, wood, wearable art, art made from recycled materials and much more!
Evanston supports its festivals with enthusiasm and purchasing power!
- Urban show
- Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
- Exhibitor Spaces: About 150 spaces
- Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
- Load-in: Artist load-in will be Saturday morning. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle.
- Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival
- Artist Parking: Amdur Productions give our best effort to provide close parking for a discounted rate.
- Tent Rental: Tents, weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent. Fees apply.
- Pro Panel Rental: We have limited “pro-panel” walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited. Fees apply.
- Set Up/Take Down Help: Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. Fees apply.
- Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
- Awards: Bestowed during the festival weekend.
- Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with digital advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media, and through direct mail postcards. A professional public relations team ensures high visibility for this festival.
- Security: Overnight security is provided.
*Dates and details subject to change
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Through November 30, 2026: $5 Off Early Bird Application Promotion
- January 18, 2027: Application due
- January 18, 2027 and Thereafter: Late application fees apply, $10 per festival
- February 18, 2027: Notifications of festival status online
- March 18, 2027: Registration forms and show fees due (in full or half).
- March 18, 2027 and Thereafter: Late registration fees apply, $20 per festival
- April 1, 2027: Last day for refunds, less $50
Exhibiting Artist Information
2027 information will be available as the festival approaches.
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