Plan your day at the Barrington Art Festival!
Welcome the return of summer at the 16th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! 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. Join live painting classes, face painting, bubbles, jugglers, caricatures, and 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 Friendly Tents 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