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Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs

WAB encourages everyone interested to contact the event sponsor for the fair/festival that you plan to attend, to ensure that the following information has not changed.

September 2009

September 5 – Kenosha

Walk in the Woods Art Fair
880 Green Bay Road
10am - 4pm
Admission: $4 Donation
Attendance: 3,000
Entertainment: Music
16th Annual Art Fair with artist’s exhibits in gardens and along wooded trails of this nature sanctuary and arboretum. Live entertainment, food and beverages. $4.00 donation per vehicle requested.
Exhibitors: 60
Deadline: June 30
Eligibility: Juried, 3/0 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12 Avg./$75.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Joe Fonk
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
880 Green Bay Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
262/552-8196
Email: hawthornhollow@wi.rr.com
Web: www.hawthornhollow.org

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September 5 – Prairie du Sac

Sauk Prairie Today’s Women Inc. Arts and Crafts Fair
Marion Park, Grand Avenue and First Street
9am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 40,000
Entertainment: Music, Dance
Held in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw. Food, entertainment, parade, walk-run, fun for the whole family.
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Juried, 4/0 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 15x15/$100.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Awards: $200
Facilities: 2 3 7
Sauk Prairie Today’s Women, Inc.
PO Box 143
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Email: todayswomen@gmail.com
Web: www.wiscowchip.com/artscrafts.htm

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September 5 – Rome

Lake Arrowhead Craft Show 20th Annual
Town of Rome, Hwy 13 South
1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa
9am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,800
Annual craft show of quality handmade items. Demonstrations on site with refreshments/food available. One of central Wisconsin’s best shows.
Exhibitors: 120
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 1/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$40-$80
Acceptable Work: 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Pamela Koeshall
Lake Arrowhead Craft Show Committee
1195 Apache Lane
Nekoosa, WI 54457
715/325-2904
Email: arrowrec@wctc.net
Web: www.lakearrowhead-golf.com

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September 5-6 – Eagle River

Apple Harvest Craft & Gift Fest
Fairgrounds, Hwy 70 West
9:30am - 4:30pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 15,000+
Entertainment: Music
A good Labor Day weekend buying event in Northern Wisconsin’s resort area. Family entertainment. Food with picnic table seating. 19th year.
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$175.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
Facilities: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mac or Bonnie McCallin
M.A.C. Productions
705 Bugbee Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
715/675-6201

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September 5-7 – Redgranite

Redgranite Labor Days Festival
Veterans Memorial Park, Downtown on Hwy 21
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 3,000
Entertainment: Music
Quality arts and craft fair held during the annual Redgranite Labor Day Festival, the State of Wisconsin’s longest running Labor Day Festival. Fun filled family event, food, music, kids day events and more.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: August 15 or Until Full
Eligibility: Open, Juried, 1/1 Photos, Restricted to Artists and Handcrafters
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$20-$35
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Susie Gustke
Redgranite Advancement Association
W4863 Happersett Lane
Redgranite, WI 54970
920/566-4015
Email: sgustke@centurytel.net
Web: www.redgranitewisconsin.com

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September 6 – Kenosha

Lemon Street Art Fair
Union Park, 46th Street & 7th Avenue
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 500
Entertainment: Music
Celebrating Lemon Street Gallery’s 10th Anniversary with our first outdoor fair in the heART of KenoshaUnionParkProject.com. You’re going to LOVE our neighborhood!
Exhibitors: 75
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$5, 3/1 Digital Images
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12/$35.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Facilities: 2 7
Melanie Hovey
Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace
4601 Sheridan Road
Kenosha, WI 53140
262/605-4745
Email: info@lemonstreetgallery.org
Web: www.lemonstreetgallery.org

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September 6 – New Glarus

Wilhelm Tell Festival Art in the Park
New Glarus Village Park, 319 2nd Street
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,500
Entertainment: Music
Annual, juried, fine arts and fine crafts outdoor art fair.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Juried–$15, 4/0 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12/$75.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 6 9
Awards: $2,500
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Mary Thomson
New Glarus Vision, Inc.
W6024 Meadow Valley Road
New Glarus, WI 53574
608/527-5642
Email: mthomson@tds.net
Web: www.swisstown.com

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September 12 – Chilton

Crafty Apple Fest
Hwy 57 & S. Park Street
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,500
Entertainment: Music
The 7th Annual Crafty Apple Fest is a community celebration with free family entertainment. The festival includes activities for kids of all ages, crafters, food court, entertainment, pumpkin bowling, micro brewed beer, health and safety area, and more.
Exhibitors: 100
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 1/1 Digital Images, No Resale or Flea Market Items
Booth Size/Fee: 12x15/$60-$75
Acceptable Work: 1 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Chilton Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 351
Chilton, WI 53014
920/849-1585
Email: info@chiltonchamber.com
Web: www.chiltonchamber.com

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September 12 – Cornucopia

Cornucopia Art Crawl
Cornucopia
10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 200
Enjoy Lake Superior in a rural village while strolling from business to shop enjoying works of art available for purchase and presented by local artists and skilled craftsmen.
Exhibitors: 35
Deadline: August 25
Eligibility: Closed, Restricted to South Shore Residents
Booth Size/Fee: 5x10, Outside/$10-$15
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 5 7
Gwen Baxter
Cornucopia Art Crawl Committee
PO Box 299
Cornucopia, WI 54827
715/742-3297
Email: gwenalmeda@yahoo.com
Web: www.cornucopiawisconsin.org

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September 12 – Germantown

St. John UCC Fall Fair Art, Fair & Flea Market
St. John United Church of Christ, N104W14181 Donges Bay Road
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 500-600
24th year at historical church featuring quality arts and crafts. Youth booths available. Bake sale, raffles, silent auction, theme basket raffles, food, games. Separate flea market event.
Exhibitors: 70
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open, 1/0 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 12x12/$10-$40
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 7
Mary Ann Toth or Merry Lison
St. John United Church of Christ
N104W14181 Donges Bay Road
Germantown, WI 53022
262/251-0640 or 262/251-0365
Email: stjohnucc53022@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.stjohnuccgermantown.org

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September 12 – Grand Chute

Kiwanis Grand Chute Parks Day
Grand Chute Town Hall, 1900 Grand Chute Boulevard
9:30am - 3:30pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,500+
Indoor arts & crafts show. All handmade items highlighting Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Family entertainment, continental breakfast, chili, brats, burgers & more for lunch, huge raffle.
Exhibitors: 92
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x13/$30.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Nancy Christensen
Grand Chute Kiwanis
2519 W. First Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
920/731-2556
Email: christnjc@hotmail.com
Web: www.grandchute.net

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September 12 – Green Bay

Art Harvest
Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,000
Entertainment: Music
Art Harvest hosts Wisconsin’s fine artists and craftspeople for an art fair in the Botanical Garden. Celebrate the change of season in the beautiful Magnolia Grove. Light entertainment and food.
Exhibitors: 40
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$15
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 20x20/$40-$180
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Facilities: 2 3 4 5 7
Martha Coaty
Green Bay Botanical Garden
2600 Larsen Road
Green Bay, WI 54303
920/491-3691 x 103
Email: mcoaty@gbbg.org
Web: www.gbbg.org

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September 12 – Manitowoc

Artta This World
Park Street, near the Rahr West Museum
10am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 15,000
Entertainment: Music, Theater
A unique juried fair featuring fine artists and independent crafters held in conjunction with Sputnikfest.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: August 1
Eligibility: Juried, 5/1
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$50.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 5 6 9
Awards: $400
Facilities: 2 3 7
Kim Geiser
Sputnikfest
314 N. 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920/684-3006
Email: gkgeiser@yahoo.com
Web: www.sputnikfest.com

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September 12 – Montello

Sacred Earth Day
Montello 2 Mile Auction House, N2960 State Road 22
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 600-1,000
Holistic Fair and Arts & Crafts Show:  Focus is on “taking care of you products” and intentional art forms supporting Holistic practices.
Exhibitors: 30
Deadline: September 1 or Until Full
Eligibility: Juried
Booth Size/Fee: 8x8, 10x20/$35.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 5
Penny Negley or Sue Johnson
W5798 State Road 23
Montello, WI 53949
608/589-5335
Email: coppne@maqs.net or suejking@centurytel.net
Web: www.copperpennymontellowi.com

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September 12 – Pardeeville

Pardeeville Watermelon Festival
Chandler Park
10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 400-700
Entertainment: Music
U.S. Watermelon Speed Eating and Seed Spitting Championship. Watermelon contests, arts, crafts, flea market, kids’ games, music, food & beverage, located on beautiful Park Lake.
Exhibitors: 40
Deadline: August 1 or Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$20-$30
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Linda J. Manteufel
Pardeeville Watermelon Festival
518 Breezy Point Drive
Pardeeville, WI 53954
608/429-2312
Email: come2wi@yahoo.com
Web: www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com

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September 12 – Sun Prairie

Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest
100 - 200 E. Main Street, Downtown
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,000
Entertainment: Music
Juried fine art show in Historic Downtown Sun Prairie. Food stands, live entertainment, children’s activities. Main Street will be closed to traffic for this event.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: June 26 or Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$60-$100
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 6 9
Awards: $1,000
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Caroline McCourt
Sun Prairie Business Improvement District (BID)
300 E. Main Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608/358-5249
Email: bidsunprairie@charter.net
Web: www.downtownsunprairie.com

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September 12 – Town of Beloit

Festival on the Rock
Preservation Park, Hwy 51N
11am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,000
Entertainment: Music, Dance
Family Fall Festival with arts and crafts, children’s games, horseshoe tournament, entertainment, food, bands, raffles, and boat rides on the Rock River. Featuring Patch Products Game and Toy Sale. Great family fun!
Exhibitors: 30
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 15x15/$25.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Laurie Schreiber
Town of Beloit
2871 S. Afton Road
Beloit, WI 53511
608/362-4612
Email: jmurphy.town.beloit@tds.net
Web: www.town.beloit.wi.us

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September 12 – Watertown

Rock River Wine Fest & Craft Show
Labaree Street
9am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 6,000
Entertainment: Music
We have 17 Wisconsin wineries tastings ($10 for a wrist band for tasting only), craft show, food, music, cheesecake contest, grape stomping. Purchase wine by the bottle. Sponsored by Calico Cottage and Watertown Noon Kiwanis.
Exhibitors: 100+
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 15x20/$45.00
Acceptable Work: 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 7
Edna DeWitt
Calico Cottage & Watertown Noon Kiwanis
500A Bernard Street
Watertown, WI 53094
920/261-9460 or 800-209-4438
Email: calicocottage@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.calicocottagewinery.com

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September 12 – Waukesha

Waukesha Art Fest
Main Street in Historic Downtown Waukesha *
10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,000-3,000
Entertainment: Music, Theater
A juried fine art show in historic downtown Waukesha Cutler Park. Live entertainment as well as children’s activities. Silent Auction proceeds are used for art scholarships for local students.
Exhibitors: 60
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Juried–$10, 3/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$75.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 6 9
Awards: $1,500
Facilities: 2 3 7
Gaffey Lynn
Waukesha Art Fest
129 S. Charles Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
262/547-1522
Email: gaffey@gmail.com

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*This is a change made to the listing since the event was published in the 2009 Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory.

September 12-13 – Wausau

Art World 2009
Marathon Park, W. Stewart Avenue
9am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 30,000+
One of the largest craft & gift events in Wisconsin. Juried craft and gift venders from across America. A good buying event. Entertainment. Food. 19th year.
Exhibitors: 200
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 17x8/$250.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 6 7
Mac or Bonnie McCallin
M.A.C. Productions
705 Bugbee Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
715/675-6201

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September 12-13 – Wausau

Art In The Park
Marathon Park, 1000 Stewart Avenue
9am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 30,000
34th annual fine arts/craft show. Part of Wausau “Artrageous” weekend. Free shuttle buses. Food vended by nonprofit groups. Kids’ activities and butterfly release.
Exhibitors: 110
Deadline: March 30
Eligibility: Juried–$25, 2/2 Photos,
Restricted to Fine Artists & Fine Crafters
Booth Size/Fee: 5x10, 10x10/$110-$220
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 9
Awards: $1,000
Facilities: 1 3 5 6 7
Lee Ann Schulz or Audrey Wilde
Wisconsin Valley Art Association
221 N. 152nd Avenue
Marathon, WI 54448
715/581-1484 *
Email: cheaphillwvaa@msn.com
Web: www.wivalleyart.org

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*This is a change made to the listing since the event was published in the 2009 Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory.

September 18-20 – Brookfield

Hidden River Art Festival
Mitchell Park, 19805 W. Capitol Drive
Fri 1pm - 7pm, Sat/Sun 10am - 5pm
Admission: $5.00
Attendance: 4,000
This professionally juried show is held on the beautiful grounds of the Wilson Center nestled in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park and showcases ONLY Wisconsin fine artists.
Exhibitors: 80
Deadline: April 20
Eligibility: Juried–$33, 6/0 Digital Images,
Restricted to Wisconsin Residents
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$198.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3
Awards: $1,750
Facilities: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Laura Sear
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
19805 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
262/373-5037
Email: lsear@wilson-center.com
Web: www.wilson-center.com

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September 18-20 – Wisconsin Dells

Wo-Zha-Wa Arts & Crafts Fair
Bowman Park, Broadway
Fri 12pm - 5pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 9am - 3:30pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 100,000+
Entertainment: Music
Fine arts and crafts show held in conjunction with city-wide festival. Wisconsin Dell’s largest festival.
Exhibitors: 200
Deadline: March 15
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$150.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 6 7
Wisconsin Dells Art Assn.
PO Box 183
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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September 19 – Cross Plains

Hill and Valley Antique Auto and Americana Show
Baer Park, Church Street
7am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 700
Entertainment: Music
Arts and crafts show held in conjunction with the antique auto and Americana show.
Exhibitors: 12
Deadline: September 10
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$20.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5
Facilities: 2 3 7
Linda Chandler
Hill and Valley Antique Auto and Americana Show
PO Box 233
Cross Plains, WI 53528
608/798-3040
Email: lrchandl@wisc.edu

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September 19 – Hubertus

Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Fair
1525 Carmel Road
10am - 5pm
Admission: $4.00
Attendance: 7,000-10,000
Entertainment: Music
230 artists & craftsmen present their work in a natural setting on the grounds of Holy Hill. Door prizes are selected from fair entries. Food & entertainment. Free parking for the public.
Exhibitors: 230
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Juried–$10, 3/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 12x10, 24x10/$150-$350
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Awards: $1,000
Facilities: 2 3 7
Therese Jasinski
Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill
411 Killarney Road
Hartford, WI 53027
262/966-7172
Web: www.holyhill.com

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September 19 – Kenosha

Wesley United Methodist Church Autumn Fair 2009
Wesley United Methodist Church, 4600 60th Street
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 750
Outdoor craft show featuring seasonal/holiday crafts. Bake sale, harvest sale, cafe and more inside. Crafters bring donated door prize item. Everyone invited to participate in canned food drive collection.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12/$40-$45
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 5 7
Katy Williams
Wesley United Methodist Church
4600 60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
262/496-5606
Email: knm.williams@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.kenoshawesley.org

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September 19 – Mukwonago

Mukwonago’s Fall Fest
Hwy 83 and Hwy NN, & Hwy 83 and ES
10am - 4pm (some locations open until 7pm)
Admission: Free
Attendance: Not Specified
Entertainment: Music, Dance
Town-wide family celebration of fall in 4 locations with crafters/vendors, live music and entertainment, chili contest, hay rides and kids activities including pumpkin decorating, scarecrow building, bouncy house and more!
Exhibitors: 70
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 14x24/$50.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Barb Cowsert
Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
121 Wolf Run, Suite 4
Mukwonago, WI 53149
262/363-7758
Email: assistant@mukwonagochamber.org
Web: www.mukwonagochamber.org

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September 19 – Plymouth

Plymouth Arts Center Oktoberfest & Arts and Crafts Fair
520 East Mill Street
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,000
Entertainment: Music, Dance
6th annual celebration of autumn and the area’s rich cultural heritage in historic downtown Plymouth. Arts & Crafts Fair, great food, music, dancing, fun for children. Free admission, rain or shine.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 3/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$35.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Donna Hahn
Plymouth Arts Center
520 East Mill Street
PO Box 253
Plymouth, WI 53073
920/892-8409
Email: paf@excel.net
Web: www.plymoutharts.org

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September 19 – Saint Germain

50th Annual Colorama
St. Germain Community Park
9am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 3,000-5,000
Entertainment: Dance
In addition to the craft fair, there will be a silent auction, farmers market, wine tasting, pumpkin painting contest, mum sales, great food, and a Native American dance demonstration.
Exhibitors: 60
Deadline: September 19
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$50-$65
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 4 5 7
Anne Small
Saint Germain Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 155
Saint Germain, WI 54558
715/477-2205
Email: chamber.1@verizon.net *
Web: www.st-germain.com

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*This is a change made to the listing since the event was published in the 2009 Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory.

September 19 – Two Rivers

Two Rivers Ethnic Festival
1500 - 2000 Washington Street
9am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 15,500
Entertainment: Music, Dance
Arts, crafts, live music, 20 ethnic food booths, ethnic heritage demonstrations.
Exhibitors: 85
Deadline: August 3
Eligibility: Open, 3/1 Digital Images
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$100.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8
Facilities: 2 7
Joann Mitchell-Fleck
Two Rivers Main Street, Inc.
1718 E. Park Street
PO Box 417
Two Rivers, WI 54241
920/794-1482
Email: mainstreet@lakefield.net
Web: www.trmainstreet.org

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September 19 – Waukesha

Apple Harvest Festival
Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison Street
9am - 5pm
Admission: $5.00
Attendance: 5,000
Entertainment: Music
Autumn family festival with a heritage theme. Many apple varieties; auction, hay ride, children’s activities, concert, artist/exhibitors, food, pies, cider, FUN! Demonstrations encouraged. Expanded Learning Center will be open!
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, A Few/A Few Digital Images,
Restricted to Nature-Related Criteria in App
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$25-$50
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Larry Kascht
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha County Parks
S14 W28167 Madison Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
262/896-8007
Email: retzer@waukeshacounty.gov
Web: www.waukeshacountyparks.com

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September 19 – West Allis

West Allis Arts a’Fair
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
10am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 300
Entertainment: Music, Theater
Fine art, music and poetry showcasing approx. 50 artists, musicians and writers. The art fair will be held inside city hall and outside in the newly-remodeled courtyard. Food and art activities for children. Held rain or shine.
Exhibitors: 50
Deadline: August 1
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 7x7, 6x12/$0
Acceptable Work: 1 2
Facilities: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Jeanette Wardinski
City of West Allis
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
414/302-8292
Email: jwardinski@ci.west-allis.wi.us
Web: www.ci.west-allis.wi.us

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September 19-20 – Algoma

Wet Whistle Wine Festival Fine Art Show
Wine Fest Grounds, Legion Park
Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,500
Entertainment: Music
This is a fine arts/fine craft show running in conjunction with Algoma’s Wet Whistle Wine Festival.
Exhibitors: 25
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open, 3/0 Slides or Photos, Restricted to Fine Art/Fine Craft
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$100.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Awards: $500
Facilities: 2 5 7
Michael Glime
Community Improvement of Algoma
308 Steele Street
PO Box 3
Algoma, WI 54201
920/487-5498
Email: ciofa@greenbaynet.com
Web: www.algomamainstreet.org

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September 19-20 – Cedarburg

Ozaukee Art Center Wine & Harvest Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Closed Main Street (Washington Avenue)
Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 50,000 for Two-Day Fair
Wine & Harvest Festival is a citywide, two-day festival with multiple events drawing over 50,000 visitors. The OAC features juried exhibitors from many states selling fine arts and crafts.
Exhibitors: 60
Deadline: August 1 or Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$10, 4/1 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$175.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 6 9
Facilities: 2
Ozaukee Art Center
W62 N718 Riveredge Drive
Cedarburg, WI 53012-1337
262/377-8230
Email: ozaukeeartcenter@chorus.net
Web: www.cedarburgfestivals.org

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September 19-20 – Cedarburg

Wine Harvest Festival
Community Center and adjacent Washington Avenue
10am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 50,000
Entertainment: Music
Juried art & craft fair, indoors in the Community Center and outdoors on Washington Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Cedarburg.
Exhibitors: 86
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Juried, 4-6/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 8x10, 10x10/$175.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 7
Jane Hockerman
Cedarburg Garden Club
6024 W. Chapel Hill Road
Mequon, WI 53097
262/242-4103
Email: theunicornfactory@gmail.com
Web: www.cedarburgfestivals.org

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September 19-20 – Cedarburg

Wine & Harvest Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue
Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 50,000
Entertainment: Music
Fine art & craft with a contemporary flair distinguishes this lively event, held outdoors at the Cultural Center during a city-wide festival that draws 50,000 visitors. Food tent, music, and free exhibits indoors.
Exhibitors: 100
Deadline: July 24 or Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$10, 2-4/1-2 Slides or Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$150-$175
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 5 6 9
Facilities: 2 3
Jean Lambo
Cedarburg Cultural Center
W62 N546 Washington Avenue
PO Box 84
Cedarburg, WI 53012
262/375-3676
Email: cccenter_jean@ameritech.net
Web: www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org

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September 19-20 – Jefferson

Gemuetlichkeit Days
Jefferson Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Street
Sat 11am - 8pm, Sun 1pm - 6pm
Admission: $8.00
Attendance: 2,500
Entertainment: Music, Dance
German Heritage Festival with music, dancing, food, craft fair, contests, car show, and parade.
Exhibitors: 35
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$25.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 6 7
Debbie Meinel
Gemuetlichkeit Days
536 E. Racine Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
920/674-6124
Email: billmeinel@charter.net

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September 19-20 – Marshfield

Maple Fall Fest
Wildwood Park & Zoo
Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 22,000
Entertainment: Music, Dance
A celebration of fall and a fitting finish to summer. Pancake breakfast on both days. Dress a sunflower contest, maple syrup contest, maple village. Fun for the whole family all weekend long!
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open, 1/1 Photos, Restricted to Handmade Arts & Crafts
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10 (up to 3 spaces available)/$105-$125
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 5 6 7
Kirn Sharon
Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 868
Marshfield, WI 54449
800/422-4541
Email: sharon@visitmarshfieldwi.com
Web: www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

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September 19-20 – Soldiers Grove

Driftless Area Art Festival
Beauford T. Anderson Memorial Park, Hwys 131 & C
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 3,500+
Entertainment: Music
Celebrating the visual, performing, and culinary arts of the Driftless area; featuring fine art, jewelry, photography, music and demonstrations.
Exhibitors: 80
Deadline: March 16
Eligibility: Juried–$15, 5/1 Slides or Photos,
Restricted to Driftless Area of WI, IA, MN
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$80-$160
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 6 9
Awards: $6,000
Facilities: 2 3 6 7
Jerry & Liz Quebe
Community Development Alternatives, Inc.
43495 Trout Creek Road
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
608/624-3600
Email: jlquebe@mwt.net
Web: www.driftlessareaartfestival.com

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September 19-20 – Southern Wisconsin

14 South Artists Fall Studio Art Tour
Stoughton, Oregon, Evansville, Fitchburg, and other locales
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 500+
6th Annual Fall Studio Art Tour located in many historic communities immediately south of Madison. Visit award-winning artists in their studios, watch them demonstrate their art, and find one-of-a-kind gifts.
Exhibitors: 40+
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$35, 3/0 Digital Images
Booth Size/Fee: Not Applicable/$75-$100
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Fall Studio Tour Event Chair
14 South Artists
PO Box 82
Oregon, WI 53575
Email: president@14southartists.com
Web: www.14southartists.com

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September 25-27 – Warrens

Warrens Cranberry Festival
Village Streets and Lawns
7am - Dusk
Admission: Free
Attendance: 100,000
Entertainment: Music
Visit Wisconsin’s Cranberry Capital for the Warrens Cranberry Festival September 25-27, 2009! Enjoy marsh tours, contest, music and parade on Sunday. Shop 3 miles of crafts, flea and farm market!
Exhibitors: 850
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$300
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
Facilities: 2 6
Carolyn Habelman/Kim Billiard
Warrens Cranberry Festival, Inc.
PO Box 146
402 Pine Street
Warrens, WI 54666
608/378-4200
Email: cranfest@cranfest.com
Web: www.cranfest.com

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September 26 – Muskego *

Muskego Historical 2nd Annual Art and Craft Fair
Muskego Settlement Centre, W184 S8074 Racine Avenue
9am - 3pm
A wide variety of arts and crafts exhibits plus fresh home grown fruits and vegetables will be set up throughout the grounds. There is also much to see and do when you visit. We will have our historical buildings open and tours will be running throughout the day, take a relaxing walk on the scenic trail to a park with a covered resting area and a playground for the kids to play. We will be grilling lunch on the BBQ and will be ready for you when get hungry. All proceeds go to the Muskego Historical Society.
Eligibility: 2/0 Photos or Digital Images
Booth Size/Fee: Outdoor 10x10 $25; Indoor 8x10 $35
Linda Slaby
Muskego Historical Society
414/526-9142
Web: www.muskegohistory.org/CraftFair.aspx

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*This is a new listing since the Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory was published in January 2009.

September 26 – Phillips

Fall Harvest Festival
Lake Avenue, Downtown
9am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 500
Entertainment: Music
Enjoy the annual Fall Harvest Festival featuring; arts & crafts, unique variety of food, farmer’s market, cranberries, music, sidewalk sales, kids’ pumpkin decorating, scarecrow display and magnificent autumn tree color!
Exhibitors: 30
Deadline: September 19 or Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 12x12/$35.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Kathy Reinhard
Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce
305 S. Lake Avenue
Phillips, WI 54555
715/339-4100
Email: pacc@pctcnet.net
Web: www.PhillipsWisconsin.net

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September 26 – Shorewood

Showcase Shorewood
Shorewood High School, Outdoor Grounds, 1701 E. Capitol Drive
10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 6,000-8,000
Entertainment: Music
The Showcase Fine Art & Craft Fair is part of a day-long, village-wide celebration promoting Shorewood and its vibrant business community.
Exhibitors: 80
Deadline: June 1 or Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$10, 4/1 Digital Images, Restricted to Fine Art/Fine Craft
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$75.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Facilities: 2 3 7
Barb Caprile
Shorewood Business Improvement District
4529 N. Bartlett Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414/962-7002
Email: barb@shorewoodwi.com
Web: www.shorewoodwi.com

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September 26 – Superior

Twin Ports Rosemaling Society Annual Scandinavian Festival
Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, Curling Bldg, 4700 Tower Avenue
9am - 4pm
Admission: $2.00
Attendance: 700-800
Entertainment: Music
Our 28th year celebrating Scandinavian heritage through arts, live music, demonstrations, crafts, featuring Rosemaling, Kolrosing, Hardanger, carving, spinning, jewelry, woodenware, tea table, books, gifts, fun and so much more.
Exhibitors: 35
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: 2/1 Digital Images, Restricted to Scandinavian Crafters
Booth Size/Fee: 6x6, 8x24/$30-$120
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 5 6 7 8
Facilities: 1 5 6 7
Romae Ann Fontaine
Twin Ports Rosemaling Society
11327 S. Gladys Drive
Solon Springs, WI 54873
715/378-2831 Eves
Email: familycabin@yahoo.com
Web: www.twinportsrosemaling.org

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September 26-27 - Green Lake *

Golden Days Harvest Fest
Downtown Green Lake
10am - 5pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 10,000
Entertainment: Music
21st Annual Golden Days Harvest Festival in Green Lake with a craft fair, food faire, farm market, games, contests, parade, classic car show, live entertainment, chalk art, face painting, petting zoo, rides and more.
Exhibitors: 100
Deadline: 1st come - 1st served
Eligibility: Juried, 3/0 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$90.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 5 6
Facilities: 2 3 7
Michelle Smick
Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 337
Green Lake, WI 54941
920/294/3231
Email: info@visitgreenlake.com
Web: www.visitgreenlake.com

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*This is a new listing since the Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory was published in January 2009.

September 27 – Horicon

Autumn Art on the Marsh
Discher Park, Jersey Street
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 2,000-3,000
Autumn Art on the Marsh takes place in a beautiful park setting with approx. 130 artists and crafters who have a variety of items that will interest everyone.
Exhibitors: 130
Deadline: September 18
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$50.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Awards: $425
Facilities: 1 2 3 7
Gina Crossley
Horicon Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 23
Horicon, WI 53032
920/485-3200
Email: writeus@horiconchamber.com
Web: www.horiconchamber.com

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Updated: March 24, 2009

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