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56th Annual Festival of the Arts

 August 23 & 24
10am - 5pm


 Location: Lake Ellyn Park

645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137


Returning to picturesque Lake Ellyn, this juried Fine Art show will be fun for the whole family. 


Enjoy the fine art of various mediums from over 60 artists, live music, children’s entertainment, Cicadas on Parade on exhibit and tasty local food, beer, wine and treats! 


FREE EVENT

CALLING ALL ARTIST!

 Festival of the Arts is run by the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn. We will be bringing juried art of all media to the beautiful park surrounding Lake Ellyn and welcoming thousands of visitors to enjoy and purchase. All applicants will be juried into the show and will be eligible for vendor awards. Apply Today!

Apply to be an ARTIST

Saving the best event for last, before the summer comes to a close, mark your calendar for one of the favorite fine art shows in DuPage, Glen Ellyn’s Festival of the Arts. Returning to beautiful Lake Ellyn, the Festival of the Arts will be celebrating its 55th year.  

56th Festival of the Arts

There is so much going on at the 56th Annual Festival of the Arts we cannot wait to see you there!


  • 70 Artisans in varied mediums including: Acrylic, Fibre, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Oil Painting, Photography, Pottery, Watercolor and Wood
  • Live Music  
  • Delicious local food and desert tents
  • Beer tent with monies going to the good work of the Lions Club of Glen Ellyn
  • Children Play Area, hosting crafts  
  • Lake Ellyn Park, a 28.7-acre park known as the gem of Glen Ellyn. Enjoy beautiful walking paths around Lake Ellyn and the surrounding nature of this picturesque setting. 

Delicious Food, Treats and Beer

Live Music

Santa Fe's Restaurant, Batonwheels 17 Food Truck

Santa Fe's Restaurant, Batonwheels 17 Food Truck

Enjoy a line-up of live music while enjoying a beer on the boat dock at beautiful Lake Ellyn.

Santa Fe's Restaurant, Batonwheels 17 Food Truck

Santa Fe's Restaurant, Batonwheels 17 Food Truck

Santa Fe's Restaurant, Batonwheels 17 Food Truck

Serving: Tacos, Empanadas, Sliders, Burgers, Corned Beef & Pastrami Sandwiches, Hotdogs, Chicken Fingers, Fries & Sweet Potato Waffles.

Chocolaterie Stam

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent

Serving gelato, sorbet & Stam cold brew coffee floats. Gelato flavors: mint chocolate chip, creme brulee, raspberry ( non-dairy), cookies & cream, chocolate, strawberry

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent

Serving local Cold Beer for a great cause! 

    Press Release

    55th Annual Festival of the Arts - PRESS RELEASE (pdf)

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