Brookfield Holiday Arts and Craft Fair
Visitors can browse handcrafted items from more than 180 Midwest artisans, including pottery, jewelry, seasonal décor, textiles, woodworking, and candles. Brookfield East band, choir, drama, and orchestra students provide festive live performances throughout the day. Lunch and local desserts are also available in the school cafeteria.
What to Expect
Juried fair featuring over 180 artisans and student fine arts performances.
Event Details
Ages
Children 5 and under are free
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Brookfield East High School Friends of Fine Arts, Inc.
Food & Drink
Lunch and local desserts are available in the cafeteria; cash and cards are accepted.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and craft lovers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 per person; children 5 and under are free. Cash and card are accepted. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Parking: Free parking is available at Brookfield East High School. Overflow parking with complimentary shuttle service is at Burleigh Elementary School (16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield) and Pilgrim Park Middle School (1500 Pilgrim Parkway, Elm Grove). Shuttles run continuously between the high school and overflow lots. The main lot fills fast.
- Accessibility: Strollers are not allowed inside due to space limitations.
Tips & Advice
- If you're arriving at opening, head straight to an overflow lot and take the shuttle, because the main high school lot fills fast.
- Leave the stroller in the car or at home, because strollers aren't allowed inside the fair due to space limits.
- Plan to eat lunch in the cafeteria, where local desserts are also sold and both cash and card are accepted.
- Bring the little ones along, since children five and under get in free.
- Stay a while to catch student band, choir, drama and orchestra performances, which run throughout the day.
Special Events & Promotions
- 2026 marks the 50th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of crafts can I shop for?
Over 180 juried Midwest artisans sell handcrafted pottery, jewelry, seasonal décor, textiles, woodworking, candles and more.
Is there entertainment during the fair?
Yes. Brookfield East band, choir, drama and orchestra students perform throughout the day.
Can I get lunch there?
Yes. Lunch and local desserts are sold in the school cafeteria, which takes cash and card.
Can I bring a stroller?
No. Strollers aren't allowed inside because of space limits.
Where should I park if the main lot is full?
Overflow parking is at Burleigh Elementary School in Brookfield and Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove. Free shuttles run continuously from both to the high school.
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