The tradition continues–rain or shine!
The 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, September 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, IL.
The festival is one of Illinois' oldest outdoor art shows. It features a juried art exhibition, a student art show, live music, food vendors, and blacksmith demonstrations. The student art show features work from local kids from elementary school through college.
Admission is free, and the John Deere home, archeological museum, and blacksmith’s exhibits will also be open.
The 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, September 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, IL.
The festival is one of Illinois' oldest outdoor art shows. It features a juried art exhibition, a student art show, live music, food vendors, and blacksmith demonstrations. The student art show features work from local kids from elementary school through college.
Admission is free, and the John Deere home, archeological museum, and blacksmith’s exhibits will also be open.
Last updated: September 8, 2026