September 12 & 13, 2026
Downers Grove, Illinois
Downtown Downers Grove Main Street
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
50-60 Artists
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Application fee $35/Booth fee $250
The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 49 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award-winning, historic, Downtown Downers Grove which is located 22 miles from Chicago’s loop. Direct access to the BNSF rail line brings patrons from around the region and the City of Chicago to the festival. The festival is currently scheduled to be held in the middle of Main Street. Live music, boutiques, cafes and a children’s art area will complement the high caliber of art that will be present at the show. The show is a community favorite!
Awards
Cash awards are given based on "Total Board" exhibit. A $500.00 Best of Show will be awarded. Two additional $100 Awards of Excellence will also be awarded.
Artists Amenities:
- Indoor bathroom
- Booth sitting
- Overnight Security
- Complimentary bottled water for artists
- Complimentary coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14323
More info: https://www.downtowndg.org/
Contact: Erin Venezia evenezia@downtowndg.org
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