Q-Tips Reviews

GOLD COAST ART FAIR – Grant Park – Lake Shore Dr. & Columbus Dr. – 300 Artists (all types of Media), Great Food/Drinks and Live Music
Mrs Q says; We can get there by bus # 147 – her favorite.

Q-Tips say: We were not sure if we should go, it was overcast and looked like rain. We went and had the best time ever and NO rain. Mrs. Q says: The Art Fair was ok. Seemed to be smaller than other years.  However, it used to be FREE but now they charge $5.00.  Guess what??? Not going next year.

Go, enjoy.  This is an Art Fair along the beautiful lakefront.  An easy walk to see Buckingham Fountain, the Bean, Millennium Park or the wonderful Art Museum.

For 59 years, the Gold Coast Art Fair  has been heralded as the “Granddaddy of American Art Festivals,” attracting hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts from near and far!  This nationally acclaimed, juried art festival returns to Grant Park’s Butler Field, at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive, with more than 300 artists from around the world.  Extraordinary artwork in a variety of mediums is offered at the Gold Coast Art Fair with prices ranging $25 to $25,000 and up.  Find your treasure at the Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park!

Incredible artwork, live music, great food and fun activities for kids make the Gold Coast Art Fair a destination for all!  See the masters at work with live art demos and speed-painting taking place throughout the weekend.

Millennium Art Fest at Prudential Plaza, facing the AON Bldg. off Randolf St. Chicago, Il Cost: FREE

This is a small but nice Art Fest. The artist and their work vary and yes, there is a food area. Easy to reach from bus, or El station.

Q-Tips say: A great way to spend a few hours in the beautiful weather and best of all it is FREE.