Port Clinton Art Festival 2026

More than 100,000 art savvy, loyal attendees and buyers visit this high caliber festival every year! Located in the affluent community of Highland Park, Illinois, the 43rd Annual Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most acclaimed art festivals in the country. Highland Park is a community where more than 60% of the households have incomes of $100,000 or more, with about 28% of households having incomes of $200,000 plus. Art collectors wait to buy at this end of summer event, and the best of the best is what art lovers come to see and buy at this festival.

The festival features about 260 exhibitor spaces spread over the downtown streets, with people arriving before the official 10 am Saturday opening. Jury selection is very competitive, and artists are encouraged to submit their very best images. Fine art sells well, and artists keep all their sales income from the show. Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out, with booth sitting services available.

Space fees are $950 + $60 permit fee for 12' x 10' spaces and $1,900 + $120 permit fee for 20' x 10' spaces. The festival requires white tents only, and all artwork must be original work created by the accepted artist. Applications are due January 16, 2026, with notifications sent February 16, 2026. Registration forms and show fees are due March 16, 2026, with late registration fees applying thereafter.