Barrington Art Festival

About the Event

120 Juried Artists, Kid's Activities, Live Music, and More!

Welcome the return of summer at the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee/breakfast, then soak in unique art from 135+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kid Zone. Break for lunch at your favorite local spot, or enjoy a cold beer, lemonade and delicious snacks at the fest. Be sure to look for Kid’s Art Stop and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Barrington’s great restaurants, cafes and retail stores are open all weekend. Enter to win a $100 Art Fest Gift Card to spend at the fest!

Treat yourself to 135+ original artists & live music

Enjoy free entry and easy, free street parking

Indulge in a beer and tasty food

Take a live painting class at the fest!

Stop in the Kid Zone - play art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more

Become living art in the Face Painting tent!

Get your steps in - accessible and easy to walk!

Steps from the Barrington Metra Station

Purchase Art Festival Gift Cards for a thoughtful gift available now at ArtZipper.com/gifts

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