September 19 & 20, 2026
Park Forest, Illinois
Village Green in downtown Park Forest
Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
60 Artists
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Application fee $35/Booth fee $175
The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest, continuously juried fine art fair in the Chicagoland region.
This is an extraordinarily artist-friendly fair. The downtown street provides awnings under which new and emerging artists who have not yet invested in a tent can display their artworks. Volunteers can help unload and load vehicles. They also provide water all day, both days and can provide time for bathroom breaks. The Tall Grass Board of Directors serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, snacks at mid-day on Saturday and a scrumptious dinner Saturday night along with an awards ceremony.
The fair features 60+ artists exhibiting in a range of mediaSeveral of the artists have exhibited continuously for nearly three decades. Other, newer artist come from throughout the Midwest. A long-standing tradition at the Park Forest Art Fair, one that is loved by all of the artists, is that fair-attendees stop and chat with the artists. Artists are welcome to demonstrate their artwork techniques during the fair.
Inasmuch as this is the 70th year of the fair, it is hoped that older artists, who no longer participate in art fair, will participate and help create a reunion atmosphere. Much of the fair publicity will stress the reunion nature of the fair.
Prizes are awarded in the areas of 1-dimensional art, 2-dimensional art and jewelry, as well as two judges’ choice awards and a peoples’ choice award.
Thank you for your many, many, many efforts. It really is a wonderful show. I've done plenty of shows in the city and affluent north suburbs but none of them can compare to the ease, loyalty and support that the Park Forest Art Fair offers. I have always said it feels like coming home.
Jennifer Meyer, Lansing, IL
Thank you so very much for having me. The Park Forest Art Fair was simply amazing. I have never experienced an art fair such as this before. The attention and support given to the artists made one feel like royalty. I enjoyed the breakfast and was more than grateful for the spread that was laid before us for dinner. The award ceremony left me speechless. I have never experienced that level of appreciation for vendors at an Art Fair before. Wow!!! Is all I can say. I enjoyed meeting the other artists. Their work floored me. The kind spirit of the artists and the staff was felt throughout the weekend. I am more than satisfied with my sales. This event was the best one I have attended. Tara McGee, Bayete Jewelry Collection LLC
Apply: http://Entrythingy.com
More information: http://tallgrassarts.org
Contact: Mae Brandon tallgrass367@sbcglobal.net
