The fine art and craft work exhibited at these top shows will delight you in its variety, quality, and vision. In these days of cookie-cutter chain stores, art fairs are undeniably the most compelling shopping venue left in the country.

America's Best Art Fairs

Top Art Fairs

1. Old Town Art Fair, Chicago, Illinois

2. In the Old Town Triangle neighborhood, Chicago’s favorite art fair. "It's so quaint and welcoming. I love walking and shopping on those streets." "A local art fair that consistently brings in the highest quality and diverse art from around the country." "Located in the midst of a beautiful (old architecture) city neighborhood, good food, good music, and lots to see beyond the art, enjoy the energy of a major city and the art at the same time."

3. Park City Kimball Arts Festival, Park City, Utah 

4. Takes place on historic Main Street. "Beautiful mountain n setting, easy access/transportation." "Superb venue and variety of art." "Beautiful venue, well run and organized - fun!" "Extremely high quality, great variety, wide price range."

5. Long's Park Art Festival, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 

6. Set in a historic tree-lined park. "Wide variety of excellent art and craft presentations in a beautiful outdoor setting. We haven't missed a show in almost 20 years!" "Great art, many different styles represented, huge range of prices, a great mix of functional and decorative art." "Easy access with paved walkways; music, food, and drinks offered; clean facilities."

7. Smithsonian Craft + Design Show, Washington, D.C. 

8. Held at the beautiful National Building Museum. "Terrific works of art - wonderful ambiance." "Quality of exhibitors, lovely setting, various price points." "Excellent artisan crafts high level skill and beauty."

9. Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Winter Park, Florida 

10. All artists want to be in Florida in the winter, consequently, this beautiful show receives a record number of applicants. "Over 225 of the top artists in the country are selected, the setting for the art festival is amazing, including the best restaurants and the best musical entertainment anywhere." "The art is incredible. I travel over 1,000 miles for this show." "Excellent quality of art, perfect climate, good mix of activities for every age and budget."

11. Geneva Arts Fair, Geneva, Illinois 

12. This fair is located in a beautiful historic district. "High-quality art exhibitors, an impressive selection of art mediums and styles, awesome location in downtown with many restaurants/cafes/coffee shops in the area, steps from Metra train giving easy access to/from downtown Chicago and Naperville, etc." "Artists are willing to discuss and some are working on new pieces so you can get to know them and watch their magic come to life!" 

13. St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, Kentucky 

14. Held among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville. "Great variety of art during the most beautiful time of year in the River City." "Quality of art, exhibitors, venue, food. Everything is perfect." "The number of artists, a wide range of prices, all set in a neighborhood of friendly people and beautiful Victorian houses."

15. Lakeshore Art Festival, Muskegon, Michigan 

16. Muskegon is located on Lake Michigan with miles of pristine sugar-sand beaches. The art festival is a family destination on a holiday weekend. "Cool art, yummy treats, fun downtown atmosphere." "So many offerings- there is something for everyone, with the community spirit woven through!" "Great selection of artists and it's a nice town to see while you're there."

17. Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, Iowa 

18. In a beautiful urban street setting surround the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the newly constructed Krause Gateway. "Great exhibitors, a surprising variety of art, wonderful location downtown, friendly people of all walks of life." "Great artists with a wide variety of work, nice festive atmosphere." "Quality of exhibitors, variety of art, volunteer involvement, community support."

Best East Coast Art Fairs

1. Long's Park Art Festival, Lancaster, PA 

2. Smithsonian Craft + Design Show, Washington, D.C. 

3. Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA 

4. Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show, Philadelphia, PA

5. Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, State College, PA 

Best Midwest Art Fairs

1. Ann Arbor Art Fairs, Ann Arbor, MI 

2. Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, IA 

3. Saint Louis Art Fair, St. Louis, MO 

Best Southern Art Fairs

1. Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Winter Park, FL 

2. St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, KY 

3. Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, Cedar Key, FL 

4. American Craft Made, Baltimore, MD

5. Tephra ICA Arts Festival, Reston, VA  

6. Tie: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Asheville, NC   

7. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

Best Western Art Fairs

1. Park City Kimball Arts Festival, Park City, UT 

2. Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO 

3. The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, The Woodlands, TX 

4. Art in the Pearl, Portland, OR 

5. Crested Butte Arts Festival, Crested Butte, CO 

Favorite Urban Art Fairs

1. Old Town Art Fair, Chicago 

2. Smithsonian Craft + Design Show, Washington, D.C. 

3. One of a Kind Show + Sale, Chicago, IL 

4. Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA 

5. Main Street Arts Festival, Fort Worth, TX

Favorite Small Town Art Fairs

1. ArtFest, Fort Myers, FL 

2. Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, Cedar Key, FL 

3. Geneva Arts Fair, Geneva, IL 

4. Park Forest Art Fair, Park Forest, IL 

5. Lakeshore Art Festival, Muskegon, MI 

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