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2026 Old Capitol Art Fair
May 16 @ 10:00 am - May 17 @ 4:00 pm
Set against the backdrop of the Illinois Old State Capitol building, attendees find the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair to be a unique tradition of fine art. This event has brought artists and shoppers from across the country flocking to downtown Springfield’s two-day outdoor art gallery for over 60 years. On May 16th & 17th, 2026.
Free to the public, the juried fair is dedicated to top quality and medium variety, keeping more than 30,000 eager buyers coming back each year.
In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair boasts a unique Children’s Tent to encourage the young collector, a food court and live music.
