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Juried Art Shows in Illinois 2025–2026

Attend the Best Art Shows in Illinois

Featured Events

June 21 - 22, 2025

northshoreartleague.org

(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take place in Hubbard Woods Park. Winnetka is a charming upscale Chicagoland destination, highly sought after zip code, located along the shores of Lake Michigan. This boutique show offers great visibility, enthusiastic buyers, and free parking. Art in the Village is located in the community where the League began 100 years ago!  As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.

July 12 - 13, 2025

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
Downtown - La Grange, IL

Named one of the Top 20 craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! This long-running show is a summer tradition and a crowd favorite. La Grange is our largest, and best-attended outdoor show, with thousands of loyal customers that visit every year. La Grange, IL is a vibrant community located just 15 miles SW of Chicago. The La Grange Craft Fair is held in the heart of their popular downtown district filled with restaurants and boutiques. The La Grange Road Metra stop drops customers off just steps away.

August 9 - 10, 2025

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
Camp Big Timber - Elgin, IL

Join us at Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest! This 2 day show is held in a beautiful, park-like setting at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL. Summertime Craft Fest is a paid admission fundraiser, benefiting two wonderful non-profits, Lambs Farm and the Three Fires Council. The festival features a craft show with 150+ booths, food trucks, music, and a beer + wine garden. Parts of the show have room to park 1 vehicle directly behind your booth for an additional $40.

August 31 - September 1, 2025

deerpathartleague.org

(847) 234-3743
Market Square - Lake Forest, IL

The nationally top-rated Deer Path Art Fair on the Square is held at historic Lake Forest Market Square and Western Avenue. The juried fine arts show features 130 artists representing a wide variety of design mediums in a wide variety of price points. Artists are selected from across the country and are present to meet and discuss their work and technique with the art patrons. A wonderful show in a beautiful setting!

September 20 - 21, 2025

warrenvilleparks.org

(630) 393-7279
Warrenville Park District Recreation Center - Warrenville, IL

Art on the Prairie is a juried art/craft fair including jewelry, graphics, photography, painting, stained glass, ceramics, and mixed media. The Music Festival will host local performing artists providing live entertainment to enhance the overall event. The deadline is open until full. Co-sponsored by the City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Fund & City Of Warrenville, Warrenville Park District, and The State of IL Arts Council Grant.

September 21 - 22, 2025

tallgrassarts.org

(708) 439-2424
Downtown - Park Forest, IL

Annual fine art fair. First-time artists must be juried. Second oldest juried fair in Chicagoland. Exceptionally artist-friendly. Breakfast and dinner for artists on Saturday and Sunday. Great dinner Saturday evening. Volunteers provide water, assistance and relief all day, both days. All media welcome including painting, photography, glass and wood, jewelry, etc. Fair is promoted in print and social media and on WBBM (WBBM is during drive time).

November 8 - 9, 2025

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL

Named as one of the Top 20 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! A Holiday Happening is a festive tradition for local craft lovers. Held at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL since 1990, this is our longest running event. We're proud to showcase the work of talented artisans from across the Midwest - just in time for holiday gift-giving! Heavily advertised and well-attended, this is our biggest fall show. Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355. The COD Athletic Arena offers modern facilities with abundant parking.

December 13 - 14, 2025

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL

Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! Want to fit one more show into your holiday schedule? Join us at Last Chance, and get a final opportunity to move your holiday inventory. Our last show of the year, it serves as a 'last chance' for craft lovers to buy handmade for Christmas. Started in 1990, our 3 College of DuPage shows are well-attended, and have a loyal following among craft shoppers in the Chicago area. Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355.

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Juried Art Shows — upcoming

June 13 - 15, 2025

Geneseo Music Festival

City Park, Geneseo, IL

Status: Updated 4/27/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: tba
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 13 - 15, 2025

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 75
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 13 - 15, 2025

Taste of Randolph Street

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: tba
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 14 - 15, 2025

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

  • # of Exhibitors: 250
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 14 - 15, 2025

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2024

  • # of Exhibitors: 220
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: $6,500 Total
June 21, 2025

Countryside Village Outdoor Markets - June

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 12/6/2024

  • # of Exhibitors: 70
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: No
June 21 - 22, 2025

Chicago Pride Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 40
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 7 - 28, 2025

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - June

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 1/24/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: tba
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 14 - 28, 2025

Elk Grove Farmers Market - June

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 40
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 27 - 29, 2025

Long Grove Strawberry Fest

Historic Business District, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: tba
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 27 - 29, 2025

Midsummer Arts Faire

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 5/2/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 55
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: $5,000
June 28 - 29, 2025

Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair

Naperville Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

  • # of Exhibitors: 120
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: $2,500+
June 28 - 29, 2025

Millennium Art Festival

On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 125
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
June 2 - 30, 2025

Crete Farmer's Market - June

Crete United Methodist Church, Crete, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: tba
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
July 5 - 6, 2025

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Village Green, Lincolnshire, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 100
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
July 12 - 13, 2025

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 40
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
July 13, 2025

Sunday Artist and Maker Market - July

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 20
  • Juried: no
  • Prize Money: na
July 13, 2025

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - July

Fraim & Mortar, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 30
  • Juried: no
  • Prize Money:
July 19, 2025

McHenry Arts & Crafts in the Park

Veterans Memorial Park, Mchenry, IL

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 130
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
July 19, 2025

Countryside Village Outdoor Market - July

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 12/6/2024

  • # of Exhibitors: 70
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: No
July 19, 2025

Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival

Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 30
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na
July 18 - 20, 2025

West Fest Chicago

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

  • # of Exhibitors: 200
  • Juried: yes
  • Prize Money: na