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Art Events
Discover our local and regional art scene throughout
the year during one of the area's many festivals.
Warning: you'll become a collector of local art in no time!
APRIL
BONEYARD ARTS FESTIVAL
An arts festival like no other, the Boneyard
Arts Festival is a countywide celebration
of community. Featuring over 100 local
artists and just as many venues across the
community, you'll discover new spaces and
artists as you trek around town. Engage in
demonstrations, dances, and immersive
experiences alongside pop-up galleries
in unexpected spaces. The three-day
event is a showcase of how art drives our
community.
AUGUST
CRYSTAL LAKE PARK ART FAIR
Set in Urbana's largest park, this annual
art fair curates a festival with a few dozen
artists with diverse mediums. Don't miss
the hands-on kids' activities provided by
the Urbana Park District and a summer
treat from area food trucks.
SEPTEMBER
WEST SIDE ARTS
In downtown Champaign, West Side Park
hosts this fall art fair, with many local
artists set up along the meandering
pathways. You'll find it hard to resist
bringing something home!
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NOVEMBER
CRAFT LEAGUE OF CHAMPAIGNURBANA
FINE ART FAIR
For over 40 years, this group of talented
artists has hosted this fine art event,
conveniently held during the holiday
season. Shop for yourself or those on your
list!
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SPINNERS &
WEAVERS GUILD
In time for the cooler weather that settles
in, this annual event showcases intricate
artistry across various handmade goods,
from sweaters to hats to tapestries.
DECEMBER
RIGGS CHRISTMAS MARKET
There's no better spot for a Christkindlstyle
market than Riggs Beer Company.
Sip on their German beer, Glühwein, or hot
cocoa while shopping from the handcrafted
huts with artists that rotate every
weekend from Thanksgiving through
Christmas.
LOCAL LOVES
Clara- " I love how predominant the art community is and the amount of events
we have in the area. From the big Boneyard Arts Festival every spring, shows at
Krannert Art Museum, and art markets during the holidays like Mistletoe and
Riggs Christmas Market, Champaign-Urbana is a destination for art lovers! "
Boneyard Arts Festival
Riggs Christmas Market
MISTLETOE MARKET
It's hard not to shop for yourself at this
annual indoor market at multiple locations
throughout the season. Local artists are
ready to set you up for the holidays, even if
it means picking up something beautiful as
a gift for yourself!

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