Deerfield Art Festival Weekend — June 6–7

The Village of Deerfield said the Deerfield Art Festival will return to downtown Deerfield on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Amdur Productions, which is organizing the event, said the festival will fill Park Avenue with about 100 original artists and offer free admission. The event is billed as family-friendly and will include food, live art activities and children’s programming, according to the village and the organizer. The festival site listed the location as 821 Park Ave., alongside the Deerfield Metra Station. ### Where and when will the festival take place? Downtown Deerfield is set to host the festival on June 6 and June 7, with hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Village of Deerfield said the event is returning for its fourth year. Amdur Productions said the show will take place on Park Avenue in the village’s downtown area. The 821 Park Ave. listing on Eventbrite places the festival near the Deerfield Metra Station. (deerfield.il.us) Amdur Productions also said the event is accessible and easy to walk, and that street parking is free. ### What will people see when they get there? Amdur Productions said the festival will feature 100 original artists, while the Village of Deerfield’s notice described more than 80 juried artists. (deerfield.il.us) Both descriptions point to a large outdoor art show centered on original work. The organizer’s artist list includes painters, photographers, jewelry makers and other exhibitors. (eventbrite.com) The village said the event will showcase work across painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood and fiber. Food and drink are also part of the weekend, according to Amdur Productions, which said visitors can buy snacks, lemonade and beer at the festival and visit nearby restaurants and cafes. ### What family activities are planned? Amdur Productions said the festival will include a Kids Art Zone with activities such as art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing and bubbles. (deerfield.il.us) The organizer also listed a face-painting tent and a live painting class. The Village of Deerfield said the weekend will include family-friendly programming and identified the event as a partnership with the village’s Fine Arts Commission. (deerfield.il.us) That village notice described the festival as free and aimed at kicking off the summer season in Deerfield. ### Who is putting the event on? Amdur Productions is the named organizer on the event page and ticket listing. (amdurproductions.com) The Village of Deerfield said the festival is being held in partnership with the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission. The village’s announcement and the organizer’s page both frame the event as a downtown draw for residents and visitors. (deerfield.il.us) Neither listing gave paid admission tiers; both described entry as free. ### How can visitors plan ahead before Saturday? Amdur Productions has posted a full festival page with exhibitor information, activity details and location information for 821 Park Ave. (amdurproductions.com) Eventbrite is also carrying a listing for the June 6 start date with the same address and organizer name. June 6 is the opening day, and the festival is scheduled to continue through June 7 in downtown Deerfield. (deerfield.il.us) The Village of Deerfield and Amdur Productions both have current event pages with hours, location and visitor details ahead of the weekend. (amdurproductions.com)