COST
$5 suggested donation per person. FREE Parking!
HIGHLIGHTS
The Port Clinton Art Festival, one of the country’s top festivals, offers fine art from more than 240 of the world’s most celebrated artists. Young artists, ages eighteen and under, shine in the Youth Art Division of the show, which offers younger artists an opportunity to exhibit and participate in a real art festival. Throughout the weekend festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy art activities for kids, interactive art demos and, of course, original artwork offered by master artists from around the world.
GETTING THERE BY METRA
Take the Union Pacific North Line to the Highland Park train station. Then walk 1 block north on 1st Street!
2020 TASTY TREATS
Applications for food vendors can be found here!
LIVE MUSIC
Coming Soon!
QUESTIONS
Need more information? Call the office 847-926-4300 or email [email protected] with any additional questions or requests.
Port Clinton Art Festival Location
600 Central Avenue Highland Park, IllinoisPort Clinton Art Festival
600 Central Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois
Event Details
August 29, 2020 10AM-6PM August 30, 2020 10AM-6PM37th Annual Port Clinton Art Festival
The 37th Annual Port Clinton Art Festival, produced by Highland Park-based company Amdur Productions, returns to downtown Highland Park, Illinois, on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2020. The outdoor art festival is rated as one of the top shows by Art Fair Calendar.
More than 240 of the country’s most celebrated artists will showcase painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables, furniture and more.
“Our first, modest gathering of artists in 1983 has evolved into the largest suburban art festival in Illinois. This annual event is the perfect mix of talented artists, both young and old, in a lovely location convenient to savvy art enthusiasts and their families,” said festival producer Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions.
The downtown streets are closed to traffic during the festival, so attendees can appreciate the city’s architecture and landscaping by foot in a relaxed fashion. Festival-goers with strollers and wheelchairs can enjoy an accessible festival with easy access to all booths.
Throughout the weekend, thousands of art enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to purchase unique works of art by master artists from across the country. There are also art activities for kids like face painting, interactive art demos, and even a Youth Art Division. Alongside established artists, the Youth Art Division celebrates the talents of artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience behind-the-scenes of an art festival.
In addition to the artwork, festival-goers can enjoy delicious food and beverages from neighborhood establishments. Continuous live musical performances are scheduled throughout the weekend on two live music stages.
