64th Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair (IL)

September 26-27, 2026

Application Deadline 6/1/26

WHAT: 64th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

WHERE: Peoria Riverfront Park, Peoria, Illinois 

WHEN: September 26-27, 2026 | Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 4pm

NOTEWORTHY:

• Limited to 130 artists
• Friday set-up
• Overnight security
• Convenient free artist parking
• Voted #88 in the Top Art Fairs Midwest by Sunshine Magazine in 2024!
• 200+ volunteers to help as needed
• Booth Sitting
• Artist-only break room and information center
• $6000 artist awards
• Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
• Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
• Saturday Night Artist Awards Party
• Jury Fee: $35
• Booth Fee: $350-10'x10' | $425-10'x10' Corner | $800-10'x20' (limited)
• Electricity: Additional $35

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Artist Notification: June 24, 2026

Booth Fee Due: July 21, 2026

Contact: Megan Scott, Director at fineartfair@peoriaartguild.org or call 309-637-2787

To learn more visit: peoriaartguild.org

It's our 64th year for bringing original art to central Illinois and we want you to be a part of it!

As one of the oldest art events in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized for its organization, event marketing, and for putting artists' needs at the top of the priority list. We offer affordable hotel rates, convenient artist parking, "grab 'n go" breakfasts each morning, boxed lunches, Saturday Artist Awards Party, snacks in the Artist Breakroom, cold water and hot coffee. Each year we have 200+ committed volunteers devoted to supporting artists’ needs and ensuring a successful Fair.



We were voted #88 in the Top Art Fairs in the Midwest by Sunshine Magazine in 2024!

Peoria is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It's big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the 'Heart of Illinois' and is between Chicago and St. Louis.