AREA 22 Arts, Crafts and Oddities Fair
Sat, Aug 08 , 2026 • 1:00pm - 7:00pm
62 S. Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, and Oddities Fair will showcase the creations and collections of visual artists in the Elgin area.
AREA 22 returns to Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin on Saturday, August 8, from 1–7 PM.
This is not your average art fair. AREA 22 brings together artists, makers, fine art, crafts, oddities, live art, entertainment, food, drinks, and plenty of wonderfully strange summer energy.
Browse juried artist booths, find something unexpected, watch creativity happen in real time, grab a bite or a drink, and spend the day exploring one of downtown Elgin’s most colorful corners. Bring your friends, bring the family, and bring your well-behaved earthly pets.
Free admission. Free parking. Rain or shine.
Whether you are hunting for original art, curious collectibles, handmade goods, or simply a great day downtown, AREA 22 is your official invitation to get a little weird with us.
More Information
- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
- Sun: Closed
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