Kentucky

August 20-21

36^th Annual Woodlands Art Festival—Lexington, KY

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A very well established art show in historic Lexington, Kentucky at the Woodlands Park just east of downtown Lexington claims nearly 200 of the countries top artists.  The area is famous for the University of Kentucky and the wonderful bluegrass  region where many of the famous thoroughbred stables are located. Hours are: Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/woodland.htm

Illinois

August 26-28

23^d   Annual Salute to the Masters—Fairview Heights, IL

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Held at Longacre Park (also known as Moody Park) in this delightful suburb of St. Louis the Salute to the Masters is one of Illinois most prestigious and popular art Festivals.  Hours are Friday, 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Location is 525 South Ruby Lane; Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2613

More information:

http://www.midwestsalute.com/index.html

Iowa

September 2-4

ArtSplash—Sioux City, Iowa

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This year is the 18^th annual for this event.  Sioux City is on the edge of the Great Plains and attracts a group of artists from a wide area of the country.  This festival has lots of family activities and is Grandview Park.  Hours are: Friday 5-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.siouxcityartcenter.org/artsplash/

Nebraska

September 10-11

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Rockbrook Art Fair—Omaha, Nebraska

Another well established art show is this one held at the Rockbrook Shopping Center, 108^th and Center Street just off I-680.  Over 150 artists will be exhibiting this year for the 40^th edition of this venerable art event.  Great shopping, dining, and just strolling; hours are: Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.rockbrookvillageartfair