Top 13+ fine arts and craft events in the Milwaukee area in summer 2025

Art and craft fairs have a long tradition in the Milwaukee area. The Firefly Art Fair and the Morning Glory Art Fair are two premiere events held in early August with a lengthy history of featuring fine art and craft artists. Use this list to find weekend fairs hosting juried artists (those selected by the event organizers) and other fairs that may have a mix of non-juried local and regional artists. Visit host websites for complete admission pricing and parking information.

Firefly Art Fair

Deb Radke creates free-form copper artwork for home and garden. Her art will be for sale at the 2025 Firefly Art Fair in Wauwatosa.

The Wauwatosa Historical Society will host fine art by local and national artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 on the grounds of the Kneeland-Walker House at 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa. The 39th Firefly Art Fair will feature both new and returning artists showing paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, photography, pen and ink drawings, metal work and wood. The weekend includes baked goods and pie, a food truck and beverages, live music, a silent auction and a floral arranging workshop. The Firefly in Bloom workshop, presented by Aromatic Acres, includes instruction on floral arrangement, refreshments, and entrance to the fair. The ticket price is $60. An indoor exhibit in the rooms throughout the first floor of Kneeland-Walker House will present “Wauwatosa Goes to War.” The displays feature photographs, uniforms, and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War, War of the Rebellion (Civil War), War of 1812, World Wars I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and recent military action. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children age 12 and younger. Tickets may be purchased in advance. For tickets, workshop registration and more information, visit wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/annual-events.

Morning Glory Art Fair

This art fair is celebrating 50 years of bringing juried art to Milwaukee. It is the first of two annual Wisconsin Craft events supporting independent artists and will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum, 1111 Phillips Ave. Admission is free. The fair will include the 2024 best of show award-winner, Mark Winter, and award of merit winners Kate Marotz and Andrew Krueger. They join more than 100 other artists for the two-day event. For more information and a complete list of the 2025 artists, visit morninggloryartfair.com.

Metal sculptor Mark Winter is best in show at the 2024 Morning Glory Art Fair.

Starving Artist Fair

This juried art show is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the DeKoven Center, Wisconsin Ave. and 21st St., Racine. The Racine Art Guild event is a showcase for artists from Racine county and throughout the Midwest, representing nearly every medium of original art. racineartguild.com/safracine

Art in the Park

The fine art and craft fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 in Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation event features more than 80 artists exhibiting a variety of media, and includes a silent auction on artwork, and a “Just for Kids” activity area. genevalakeartsfoundation.org/art-in-the-park

Watertown Riverfest Craft Fair

The craft fair is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 on Rotary Island in Watertown as part of a larger community festival. The event displays works by artists from throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Beverage and food vendors also will be available. The fairgrounds are accessible from Riverside Park, 812 Labaree St. watertownriverfest.com/craft-fair

Visitors to the 2025 Firefly Art Fair can view stained glass artworks by Linda Schlender, a new artist addition to the fair.

Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts

The juried fine art exhibition is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 in Fowler Park, 438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc. For over 50 years, the festival has featured artists from around the country and offered scholarships to young artists and musicians majoring in the fine arts. The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts includes a silent art auction, a children’s area, musical entertainment, food and refreshments. oconomowocarts.org

Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair

The fair is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 in Wales Community Park, 500 S. Brandybrook Road, Wales. The juried event exhibits fine arts and crafts, including paintings, photography, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, mixed media, drawings and fiber art. Proceeds from the art fair benefit local nonprofit organizations. donnalexamemorialartfair.org

Ceramic artist Andrew Krueger is award of merit winner at the 2024 Morning Glory Art Fair.

Wade House Arts and Crafts Fair

The Wisconsin Historical Society hosts the fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Wade House historic site in Greenbush. The day includes a fair featuring handmade works, with craft demonstrations held throughout the grounds. Potters, quilters, metal workers, woodworkers and herbalists are just some of the trades represented. Admission is $6, and tickets can be purchased in advance online. Enter the property near the Wade House Stagecoach Inn, W7824 Center Road, Greenbush. wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org

Third Ward Art Festival

The street festival is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 on Broadway from St. Paul Avenue to East Menomonee Street. View the work of more than 120 juried artists from around the country working in a variety of media, including ceramics, fiber, glass jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, wood and furniture. The festival includes an art tent for kids, artist demonstrations and booth chats, live music, and food and beverages from area restaurants. historicthirdward.org/annual-events

View sculpture by artist Ann Mory Wydeven at the Firefly Art Fair.

Walk in the Woods Art Fair

Fine art and nature are on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 along the wooded trails and gardens of Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha. Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography. The day includes a silent auction, food and beverages, and live music. hawthornhollow.org

Harvest of Art & Crafts

The juried art fair features local artisans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 on the grounds of Trimborn Farm in Greendale. With limited parking on-site, park at Southridge Mall and take the free shuttle to the farm. Fair admission is $8, with a $3 discount for shuttle riders. Cash only. Event proceeds support the historic preservation of Trimborn Farm, and Milwaukee County Historical Society programming. trimbornfarm.com/copy-of-harvest-of-arts-crafts-1

Fiber artist Maureen Chobanoff gives materials a second life, using felted sweaters and thrifted beads and buttons, mounted on thrifted fabrics and frames. Her work will be at the 2025 Firefly Art Fair in Wauwatosa.

Holy Hill Arts and Crafts Fair

Hundreds of artists and craftsmen will present their work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 on the grounds of the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus.  The annual fair has been held for over 50 years, offering shuttle service to parking, food and refreshments, a silent auction and the parish pantry. holyhill.com/events/holy-hill-arts-and-crafts-fair

MKE Studio Tour

Explore artist studios and work spaces on a self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. The tour provides an opportunity to meet local artists working throughout Milwaukee County and view a variety of artworks for sale. Wisconsin Craft also offers an online directory for people to easily purchase signature items from more than 80 Wisconsin and regional artists. Visit mkestudiotour.com.