Find locally made art at these arts and crafts fairs in the Milwaukee area for summer 2024

Explore art in the outdoors and bring home unique handmade items with a visit to an arts and crafts fair this summer.

Weekend fairs pop up in gardens and parks with wares from local crafters and artisans on display under open-air tents and pavilions. Some events only play host to juried artists, those selected by the event organizers, while other fairs have a mix of non-juried local and regional artists.

View a range of works in diverse media, including painting, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, glasswork, yard art, jewelry and textiles.

Visit host websites for complete admission pricing and parking information, and get ready for your weekend outdoors with this guide to summer arts and craft fairs.

Art in the Gardens

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9. Craft fair showcasing over 40 local artists and crafters. Free admission to the fair. Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. boernerbotanicalgardens.org

Lakefront Festival of Art

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 14-15 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16. Showcase of art by jury-selected artists, includes food and beverages, local vendors, hands-on art, tours and live music. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. mam.org/lfoa

Art at The Mill

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15. The juried art and fine craft fair features over 90 artists and vendors, and silent auction items to bid on from the artists. Admission is $3 for adults, 5 and under free, and parking is free. A wagon ride to the exhibit area and throughout the park is also free. Richfield Historical Park, 1896 State Road 164, Richfield. richfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Milwaukee Makers Market

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16. Vendors are a mix of seasoned crafters, artists, freelance designers, small business owners, and full-time makers. Free to attend. Discovery World Pavilion, 500 N. Harbor Dr. milwaukeemakersmarket.com

Cedarburg Fine Arts and Crafts Fair

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23. The juried fair is held during the annual Strawberry Festival with booths on Washington Avenue in Cedarburg. cedarburgfestival.org

Bayshore Makers Market

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23. Art on display from 80 artists, with interactive art demonstrations and kids art activities. 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale. amdurproductions.com/event/bayshore-makers-market

Lake Country Art Festival

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13. Juried artists. Naga-waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Delafield. lakecountryartfestival.com

Whitefish Bay Art Fest

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-14. Juried art from 100 artists, art projects and games for children. Hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay with free entry and parking. 401 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay. amdurproductions.com/event/whitefish-bay-art-fest

Midsummer Festival of the Arts

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21. Free event features juried artists, award winners and an emerging artist area, with hands-on art making, demonstrations and exhibitions. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. jmkac.org/engage/programs/midsummer-festival-of-the-arts

Williams Bay Fine Art Fest

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. The juried fine art and fine craft exhibition is limited to 60 exhibitors. Edgewater Park, Geneva Street, Williams Bay. wbcaa.org/williams-bay-fine-art-craft-fest

Firefly Art Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. The Wauwatosa Historical Society hosts fine art by local and national artists on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker House. 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa. wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org

Starving Artist Fair

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Racine Art Guild’s juried art show with artists from Racine county and throughout the Midwest. DeKoven Center, Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street, Racine. racineartguild.com/safracine

Lake Geneva Art in the Park

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11. Juried fine art show, with silent auction on artwork, and kids area for art projects. Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva. genevalakeartsfoundation.org

Morning Glory Art Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10-11. The fine art and craft show welcomes approximately 130 artists with creations in 15 categories. Each artist is individually juried into the fair, based on a committee review of their portfolio. On the Plaza at Fiserv Forum, 1111 Phillips Ave. morninggloryartfair.com

Watertown Riverfest Craft Fair

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10-11. Free craft fair is part of the community festival held on Rotary Island, accessible from Riverside Park, 812 Labaree St., Watertown. watertownriverfest.com/craft-fair

Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Juried fine art exhibition featuring artists from around the country, a silent art auction and a children’s area. Fowler Park, 438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc. oconomowocarts.org

Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. Juried fine arts and crafts. Proceeds from this art fair benefit local nonprofit organizations. Wales Community Park, 500 S. Brandybrook Road, Wales. donnalexamemorialartfair.org

Falls Festival of the Arts

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24. The art fair is part of a one-day block party in downtown Menomonee Falls. View works by local, regional and state artists, with art demonstrations, a kids art zone, and a community art project. From Grand Street to Water Street, Mill Pond Park and Lime Kiln Park, Menomonee Falls. fallsfestivalofthearts.com

Third Ward Art Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Street festival with art by 150 juried artists from around the country on display. Festival features an interactive kids art tent, face painting, live music on two stages, food and drink. On Broadway from St. Paul Avenue to Menomonee Street. historicthirdward.org

Harvest of Art & Crafts

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7-8. The historic farm park displays juried art in historic buildings and tents. Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. trimbornfarm.com

Walk in the Woods Art Fair

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7. Over 60 artists display their creations along the wooded trails and gardens of Hawthorn Hollow at 880 Green Bay Road in Kenosha. hawthornhollow.org

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Arts and crafts fairs in the Milwaukee area for summer 2024