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]
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)
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
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
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).
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).
