
Taste of Polonia Festival
September 3 - 6, 2021
TOPchicago.org
(773) 313-3893
Copernicus Center - Chicago, IL
The yearly Labor Day festival at Copernicus Center offers 4 days of non-stop Live Music, food, and fun! The largest Polish Fest in the USA. Four (4) stages & over 30 bands: rock, pop, jazz, dance, polka, world, & more. Great Polish Food, Polish Beer, & fest food. Also: Kid's Zone, Rides, inside Casino & full bar, plus daily special events! $5 to $10 - kids 12 & under FREE. Proceeds benefit the non-profit work of the Copernicus Foundation
Art in the Park
September 4, 2021
visitrockfalls.com
(815) 622-1106
RB&W Riverfront Park - Rock Falls, IL
Art in the Park at the RB&W is an event where we unveil the 8 new sculptures that will be in place for one year at our park. These sculptures were juried chosen. We will have art vendors, music and food.
Deer Path Art Fair on the Square
September 5 - 6, 2021
(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 160 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!
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
September 11 - 12, 2021
carillon-rees.org
(217) 306-1838
Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens - Springfield, IL
Juried fine art fair loved by artists & patrons for size, location, & quality of artwork. Ranked in Best 100 Art Fairs in the U.S. for 6 consecutive years, the ONLY art fair in Springfield & Central IL with this distinction. Wonderful catering volunteers with show director on-site & attentive all weekend. Next to neighborhood of art-buying patrons. Capitol with higher-ed, medical & professionals. Free beverages and snacks all weekend!
Autumn on Parade
October 2 - 3, 2021
(815) 732-3465
Downtown Courthouse Lawn - Oregon, IL
Autumn on Parade showcases the beautiful town of Oregon, Illinois. This year we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary. The craft show is set up on the historic Ogle County Courthouse lawn and surrounding areas. The parade features more than 100 entries and will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Music Festivals — upcoming
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April 10, 2021
Tinley Park Brew and Vine
Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL
Status: Updated 4/17/2020
April 23 - 25, 2021
One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/15/2020
May 1 - October 30, 2021
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2021
May 15, 2021
Blooming Fest
Historic Downtown, West Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/20/2020
May 15, 2021
What's Blooming on Harrison
Arts District, Oak Park, IL
Status: Updated 4/20/2020
May 22 - 23, 2021
Art at the Lake
Paulus Park, Lake Zurich, IL
Status: Updated 6/19/2020
May 22 - 23, 2021
Skokie Festival of Cultures
Oakton Park, Skokie, IL
Status: Updated 4/28/2020
May 22 - 23, 2021
RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend
Guthrie Park, Riverside, IL
Status: Updated 6/11/2020
May 22 - 23, 2021
Northbrook Art in the Park
Northbrook Park District - Village Green, Northbrook, IL
Status: Updated 11/16/2020
May 28 - 30, 2021
Streator Park Fest
Streator City Park, Streator, IL
Status: Updated 10/13/2020
May 28 - 30, 2021
Chicago Mayfest
3100 N. Ashland @ Barry, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 9/21/2020
May 29 - 30, 2021
MCHS Spring Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2020
May 29 - 30, 2021
Barrington Art Festival
Downtown Barrington, Barrington, IL
Status: Updated 11/16/2020
May 29 - 30, 2021
Prairie Arts Festival
Robert Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, Schaumburg, IL
Status: Updated 5/18/2020
May 29 - 30, 2021
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
Sheffield and Belmont Streets, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/1/2021
June 3 - 6, 2021
Harvard's Milk Days Festival
Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL
Status: Updated 10/15/2020
June 4 - 5, 2021
International Horseradish Festival
Woodland Park, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 6/4/2020
June 5 - 6, 2021
Lincolnshire Art Festival
Village Green, Lincolnshire, IL
Status: Updated 11/16/2020
June 5 - 6, 2021
Art on Main Arts Festival
Jones Park, Canton, IL
Status: Updated 6/12/2020
June 6, 2021
Kankakee Strawberry Jazz Festival
Gov. Small Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 6/12/2020
June 8 - 13, 2021
Macon County Fair
Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 6/5/2020
June 10 - 13, 2021
Lockport Old Canal Days Festival
Downtown, Lockport, IL
Status: Updated 4/28/2020
June 11 - 13, 2021
Ribfest Chicago
Northcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/8/2020
June 12, 2021
Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
Bowen Park, Waukegan, IL
Status: Updated 6/8/2020