Edwardsville Art Fair
Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026 5:00pm - 3:00pm
101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Bring your creative side to downtown City Park near the public library for a day celebrating art at the annual Edwardsville Art Fair!
The Edwardsville Art Fair is an annual 3-day outdoor juried arts celebration presenting the work of approximately 85-100 talented local, regional, national, and international artists including local performing arts, and live art demonstrations. The fair includes a children’s art gallery and food and drink vendors throughout the weekend. Located in beautiful historic City Park in Edwardsville, the fair draws approximately 10,000 visitors from around the region. Hosted by the Edwardsville Arts Center and a variety of local sponsors, this favorite local event is known for its top-notch hospitality, excellent sales, and gorgeous location! The event is open and free to the public.
The Edwardsville Arts Center is a non-profit art organization developed to foster opportunities for local artists. The center aims to facilitate the appreciation of art through education, exhibitions, outreach, and special events to our region. Proceeds from the fair directly impact the Edwardsville Arts Center's programming. If you like to make art, need a piece of art for your space, like to collect, or want to just appreciate art while having a bite to eat, the Edwardsville Art Fair is the place for you!
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Perfectly situated across from the main entrance of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville SIUE and beside Edwardsville High School.
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