Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival 2027

The 14th Annual Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival is held on the closed streets of downtown Evanston, Illinois, a city of 75,000 people just north of Chicago and home to Northwestern University. Evanston supports its festivals with enthusiasm and purchasing power! Admission is free to the public. Art Festival hours are 11am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday .

Art is in all price points, so that everyone from college students to long time collectors can find something right for them. Art includes classic categories such as paintings, sculpture, photography, as well as fun usable art such as unique handmade jewelry, one-of-a kind furniture and home accessories, mixed media work, glass, wood, wearable art, art made from recycled materials and much more!

Applying to many Amdur Productions' art festivals? Buy our App Pass for a flat fee and apply to any of our 2027 shows! Click here for details.

Festival Information
Artist Sales : Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
Load-in: Artist load-in will be Saturday morning. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle.
Equipment Rental: Tents, tent weights, tables and chairs available for rent. Fees apply.
ProPanel Rental: We have limited "pro-panel" walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited. Fees apply.
Set Up/Take Down Help : Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. Fees apply.
Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with digital advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media, and through direct mail postcards. A professional public relations team ensures high visibility for this festival.
Security: Overnight security is provided.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Through November 30, 2026: Early Bird Application Promo
January 18, 2027: Application due
February 18, 2027: Notifications of festival status online
February 19, 2027 and Thereafter: Late applications accepted