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FRINGE NEWS


2025 Performing Artists Selected
The results are in! We’re excited to announce the performing artists selected via lottery for the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival! Performing...


2025 Visual Artists Selected
The results are in! We’re excited to announce the visual artists selected via lottery for the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival! Visual Artists...


2025 Elgin Fringe Lottery Photos!
Thank you to everyone who made it an unforgettable night as we announced our 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival artists, played bingo for fun...


Order your 2025 Elgin Fringe Tee Now!
Fringe fans—don’t miss your chance to snag this year’s official T-shirt, designed by our 2025 poster artist, Anna Lentz! Available in...


Get Your Tickets for the EFF 2025 Lottery Artist Announcement Drag Bingo Fun Time Event!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm Vern's Tavern – The Light Lounge (downstairs) Join the Elgin Fringe Festival as we...


Celebrating Black Artist
Dindga McCannon Dindga McCannon (American, born 1945) is an artist, author, and activist known for her bold, mixed-media quilts,...


Anna Lentz: 2025 EFF Featured Artist!
We’re thrilled to introduce the 2025 Elgin Fringe Featured Artist: Anna Lentz ! Anna has created stunning poster and button designs for...


Winter Mini Fringe 2025 Recap: Potluck, Performances, and Disco Beats
The 6th annual Winter Mini Fringe on January 25, 2025, brought a perfect mix of creativity and community. The evening kicked off with a...


Winter Mini Fringe Schedule Announced!
Side Street Studio Arts Presents the 6th Annual Winter Mini Fringe A Cozy and Creative Evening with the Elgin Fringe Festival Elgin, IL—...


Why We Love Fringe! A Giving Tuesday Post
A MESSAGE FROM ERIN: The Elgin Fringe Festival embodies everything I love about the fringe festival community: creating magic with...


2024 Elgin Fringe Award Winners
Audience Favorite Performance: KELLY BOLTON Fringegoers loved Kelly's original comedy show “Kelly Bolton Presents: Nice to Meet You!”...


Fringe 2024 Photos!
Here are some photos from this year's festival. We hope these images give you a glimpse into the amazing experience we had together at...


Fringe Central & Fringe FAQs
FRINGE CENTRAL What's at Fringe Central? What isn't at Fringe Central? This is THE location for purchasing Festival Entry Buttons,...


Visual Art Exhibition Opening Reception
SATURDAY, Sep. 21, 6-9pm SSSA GALLERY • $3 EFF Button purchase required for entry • ALL AGES See the work and meet the artists of the...


EFF 2024 Peformances & Schedule are LIVE!
A list of performances and the full schedule is LIVE on our website. Check it out now!


Tickets Now on Sale!
Get your individual performance tickets now! Don't forget you will need a Festival Entry Button, too. We can't wait to see you at Fringe!


WE NEED YOUR HELP!
YOU CAN HELP MAKE FRINGE AWESOME! With over 80 performances across downtown Elgin, plus additional parties and activities, Fringe takes a...


Get the Full Fringe Experience!
Get the Early Bird price now and save $10! For the Fringe enthusiast, we offer a Festival Pass! Not only does this slick laminated pass...


Andrew Vo: EFF 2024 Poster & Button Artist
Andrew Vo is the creator of the 2024 Elgin Fringe poster and button and the genius behind our FRINGE FOX logo and the 2022 EFF festival...


AREA 22 Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair
Side Street Studio Arts, producer for Elgin Fringe, is hosting the first ever AREA 22 Fine Arts, Crafts, and Oddities Fair this August...


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