Wine & Art Walk 2025

The Morton Arboretum's annual Wine & Art Walk will take place near the main Visitor Center with booths placed around the paved 0.6 mile trail surrounding Meadow Lake and adjacent area. Approximately 70 artists will be chosen for this juried event based on their submission of nature-themed artwork. Multiple wine, beverage, and snack stations are located around the Meadow Lake Trail, as well as live music each day. Past attendance has ranged from 16,000-18,000 visitors.

Artists whose artwork is created using natural materials or have a nature theme or subject are sought to appeal to the nature-loving audience and support The Arboretum's mission. These themes could include trees, flowers, landscapes, birds, insects, woodland creatures, and other midwestern nature themes. All artwork must be original, handmade works with no mass production pieces. Copies and reproductions are allowed but must be clearly marked as such.

The event takes place Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm for Member Night (ticketed event), and Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025 from 10:00am-5:00pm open to the public with general admission tickets. Artists must be present during all components of the event. Jury fees are $35 non-refundable. Booth fees are $400 for 10x10, $550 for 10x15, and $750 for 10x20. Three cash awards will be given: Best of Show ($250), 1st runner up ($150), and 2nd runner up ($100). Applications are accepted through March 6, 2025, with notification by April 7, 2025.