16th Annual Barrington Art Festival

Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee and breakfast, then soak in unique art from 125+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kids Art Zone. Break for lunch at your favorite local spot, or enjoy a cold beer, lemonade and delicious snacks at the fest. Be sure to look for Kid’s Art Stop and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists.  Barrington’s great restaurants, cafes and retail stores are open all weekend.

Treat yourself to 125+ original artists & live music

Enjoy free entry and easy, free street parking

Indulge in a beverage and tasty food

Take a live painting class at the fest!

Stop in the Kids Art Zone – play art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more

Become living art in the Face Painting tent!

Get your steps in – accessible and easy to walk!

Steps from the Barrington Metra Station