With a new date in August, Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival introduces a weekend-long celebration of local art and flavorful fare.

Kicking off 4PM Friday with live music and tasty fare, the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival will feature local fare, beer, and wine. Live music will fill the streets of Evanston for more fun! The festival will feature original high-end work from 130 artists will be available for purchase, perfect for gifts or a signature addition to a personal collection.

Traditional mediums such as painting, sculpture, and photography will be showcased alongside unique, usable art, including handmade jewelry, one-of-a-kind furniture, and home accessories. The art festival will take place Friday from 4 to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The live music will take place Friday from 4 to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

We are so pleased to announce that the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is the charity chosen for the Green Ribbon Project for this festival. Participating artists put the green ribbon on a piece of their choice in their booth and IF the piece is sold the artist agrees to give 10% of the proceeds to the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois.