Art Events in Northeast Wisconsin | Exhibits, Shows & Festivals

UPCOMING ART SHOWS AND FESTIVALS

A LIST OF UPCOMING ART SHOW, EVENTS, AND FESTIVALS FOR 2026

This is not a complete list of every art event in Northeast Wisconsin, and we will be adding venues to this list.

Brown County

ArtFest: Green Bay

• Dates: August 22–23, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
• Times: Typically Saturday 9:00 am–8:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm (2026 call confirms dates; hours follow current festival pattern, verify closer to event).
• Website: https://downtowngreenbay.com/artfest[downtowngreenbay]​
• Email: info@downtowngreenbay.com (Downtown Green Bay, Inc. general contact; use for ArtFest inquiries).[downtowngreenbay]​
• Attending: Erin Gencheff

De Pere: Art in the Park

• Dates: June 20th
• Times: 10:00 am - 5 pm
• Location: Voyageur Park
• Website: https://deperechamber.org/
• Email: info@deperechamber.org
• Attending: Nancy Pierce

Art Festival 101

• Dates: March 16, 2026
• Times: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
• Location: The Art Garage, 1400 Cedar Street, Green Bay, WI 54302
• Website: https://www.theartgarage.org 
• Email: info@theartgarage.org (general contact for The Art Garage; used for event questions).

Outagamie County

Art at the Park

• Dates: July 25–26, 2026 (Sat–Sun)sunshineartist+1
• Times: Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
• Location: City Park, 500 E Franklin St, Appleton, WI 54911
• Website: https://troutmuseumart.org/art-at-the-park/
• Email: info@troutmuseum.org (Trout Museum of Art general contact; listed for festival info/applications)
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Young Artist Marketplace @ Art at the Park

• Dates: July 25–26, 2026 (runs within Art at the Park)
• Times: Follows Art at the Park hours, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sunday
• Location: City Park, Appleton, WI
• Website: https://troutmuseumart.org/young-artist-marketplace/
• Email: info@troutmuseum.org

Door County

Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair

• Dates: May 23-24
• Location: Sturgeon Bay
• Attending: Erin Gencheff

Door County Festival of Fine Arts

• Dates: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
• Location: Waterfront Park, Sister Bay, WI 54234
• Website: https://sisterbay.com/events/door-county-festival-of-fine-arts/
• Email: info@sisterbay.com 

Door County Contemporary Art Fair (Peninsula School of Art)

• Dates: Begins Friday, June 5, 2026 (multi‑day; exact end date not in event stub, historically a weekend fair).
• Times: First day listed at 10:00 am; daily schedule/details in event program.
• Location: Peninsula School of Art & Guenzel Gallery, Fish Creek, WI 54212
• Website: https://www.doorcounty.com/events/event?id=215374
• Email: info@peninsulaschoolofart.org

Fyr Bal Spring into Summer Festival (includes arts/crafts component)

• Dates: June 20, 2026
• Times: Day‑long village festival; specific art‑market hours published in event schedule closer to date.
• Location: Ephraim, WI (waterfront area)
• Website: https://www.ephraimvillage.org 
• Email: info@ephraimvillage.org

Fine Art & Antiques at the Barn

• Dates: September 18 & 19
• Times: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Location: 6610 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209-9001
• Website: https://tinyurl.com/2852kcd9
• Attending: Naomi Moes-Jenkins, Miwako Heverly, Nancy Pierce

Open Door Pride

• Dates: June 27
• Location: Sturgeon Bay
• Attending: Eric Gencheff

The Door County Plein Air Festival

• Dates: July 19 - 25
• Format: Invitational
• Location: Fish Creek
• Website: https://www.peninsulaschoolofart.org/doorcountypleinair
• Email:  jennifer@penart.org

Sheboygan County

Midsummer Festival of the Arts (John Michael Kohler Arts Center)

• Dates: July 20–21, 2026 (third weekend in July)
• Times: Typical festival‑day hours (e.g., roughly 10:00 am–5:00 pm) are set in the festival guide; 2026 guide will confirm exact times.
• Location: John Michael Kohler Arts Center & City Green, downtown Sheboygan, WI
• Website: https://www.jmkac.org/engage/programs/midsummer-festival-of-the-arts/
• Email: info@jmkac.org (Arts Center general contact; used for festival questions and artist applications).

Manitowoc County

Garden Faire Extraordinaire (includes art and fine crafts)

• Dates: June 13, 2026
• Times: Daytime event; specific hours posted by organizers (commonly mid‑morning to afternoon).
• Location: Washington Park, 1115 Washington St, Manitowoc, WI
• Website: Listed via Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/garden-faire-extraordinaire
• Phone / Email: Phone 920‑663‑2786 is provided for event information; email typically info@rhar.org (Rahr‑West Art Museum) or city contact, confirm via organizer site.

Sputnikfest (funky festival with art vendors/activities)

• Dates: Early September 2026 (annual; 2026 date to be posted on city page).
• Times: Sample schedule shows activities 11:00 am–6:00 pm plus evening events.
• Location: Near Rahr‑West Art Museum / downtown Manitowoc, WI
• Website: https://www.manitowoc.org/1109/Sputnikfest
• Email: info@manitowoc.org or museum@manitowoc.org (city/museum contacts for festival).

"Great Art on a Great Lake Fair" 

• Dates: Saturday May 2, 2026
• Times: 12 - 6PM
• Location: The Inn on Maritime Bay, 101 Maritime Drive Manitowoc, WI 54220
• Website: https://lakeshoreartistsguild.com/
• Email: lakeshoreartistsguild@gmail.com
• Attending: m e freeman

Kewaunee County

ZoupArt (soup and art event)

• Dates: February 22, 2026
• Times: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
• Location: Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
• Website: https://www.visitkewauneecounty.com/events/2026-02/zoupart-2026-02-22/
• Email: tourism@kewauneecounty.gov (county tourism contact; used for event questions).

Youth Art Month 2026 (ArtBeet – county‑wide art events)

• Dates: March 2026 (month‑long Youth Art Month programming).
• Times: Vary by venue/event
• Locations: Various venues across Kewaunee County
• Website: Often listed via https://www.artbeetkc.org and local news/event calendars.
• Email: info@artbeetkc.org (nonprofit ArtBeet contact).

First Friday Art in Algoma

• Dates: First Friday of the month beginning April 3
• Times: 5PM - 8PM
• Location: Local art galleries, studios, and stores
• Website: https://kewauneecountystarnews.com/stories/first-friday-art-in-algoma,316359
• Attending: Mark Kolinski and Ellen Levenhagen
  

Sauk County

Spring Fair on the Square

• Dates: May 9th
• Times: 9AM-4PM
• Location: Sauk County Courthouse Square, 515 Oak Street, Baraboo, WI
• Website: https://www.downtownbaraboo.com/fair-on-the-square/
• Phone:  608.448.3490
• Attending: Jessica Curning-Kuenzi

Shawano County

Annual Art & Craft Fair

• Dates: July 26
• Times: 10AM - 4PM
• Location: Mielke Arts Center & Mielke Park
  N5649 North Airport Road, Shawano Wisconsin
• Website: https://www.shawanoarts.org/arts
• Phone: 715.526.2525
• Attending: 

Oconto County

Harvest Fest 2026

• Dates: September 26
• Times: 9AM - 3PM
• Location: Downtown Main Street
• Website: https://ocontoareachamber.com/2025/02/harvest-fest-2/
• Email:  ocontoareachamberofcommerce@gmail.com
• Attending: