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Illinois Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Farmers Markets, Music Festivals 2026–2027.

Quaint towns and city delights, iconic architecture and riveting naturescapes. Get your kicks on Route 66 or retrace the route of Lewis and Clark. Something is celebrated each month of the year in Illinois. From Anything that Floats to the Wizard of Oz, the 707 events in the Prairie State cover wild, wacky, wonderful and big, like the Illinois State Fair, Glendale Heights Fest and World Music Festival Chicago. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

Featured Events
Brookfield Farmers Market

June 20 - October 31, 2026

brookfieldfarmers.com

(773) 329-5515
Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

We proudly accept SNAP and Link Match benefits, helping make fresh, local products accessible to everyone in our community. The Brookfield Farmers Market features more than 75 vendors each week, with over 150 vendors participating throughout the season through our rotating vendor program. In addition to local farmers, food producers, artisans, and small businesses, we host a Young Entrepreneurs Market for youth ages 16 and under. This special market section provides young business owners the opportunity to gain real-world experience in entrepreneurship, customer service, marketing, and money management while selling their own handmade and app

La Grange Art and Craft Fair

July 11 - 12, 2026

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.

AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair

August 8, 2026

sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22

(847) 429-2276x 706
Riverside Drive - Elgin, IL

Get ready for AREA 22! On August 8th from 1–7PM, Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin transforms into a hub for art, creativity, and community. Presented by Side Street Studio Arts, AREA 22 brings together fine art, handmade goods, and unique, unexpected work from artists across the region. Enjoy live art and sculpture, great food and drinks, and entertainment for all ages. Pet-friendly, free admission, free parking, rain or shine. AREA 22 is a creative experience you won't want to miss.

Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn

August 22 - 23, 2026

downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts

(630) 943-0643
Lake Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, IL

This is a juried fine arts show held in the Chicago western suburb of Glen Ellyn. All booth spaces are along a concrete walkway that winds through century-old oak trees surrounding picturesque Lake Ellyn. This year we will continue to limit the number of artists to 70 to concentrate all artist booths along the main path between the main entrance and the boathouse area.

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest

August 29 - 30, 2026

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.

Septemberfest

September 5 - 7, 2026

villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/..

(847) 923-3605
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL

An outdoor festival featuring an arts & crafts show, carnival, entertainment on 3 stages, craft beer & wine garden, Taste of Schaumburg, Taste of Schaumburg's Not-for-Profit Day, Bingo, drone display on Sunday evening & Labor Day parade. Admission, shuttle bus service, and all general admission lawn seating for musical acts are FREE!

Brookfield Creative Arts Festival

September 19 - 20, 2026

brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts

(773) 329-5515
Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

The Brookfield Creative Arts Festival is a lively two-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the heart of Brookfield. Where artists, makers, performers, and creatives from across the region will transform Brookfield into an inspiring outdoor gallery and creative marketplace, featuring original artwork, live music, theater, dance, interactive demonstrations, and a wide range of family-friendly activities for

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Movies in the Park - Lilo & Stitch
July 10, 2026

Movies in the Park - Lilo & Stitch

Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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This Illinois Film Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include movie.
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Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration
July 10 - 11, 2026

Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration

Cambridge Lakes Community Center, Pingree Grove, IL

Status: Updated 7/6/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 4pm-10:30pm.
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Friday's Food & Art - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - July

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
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Chicago Music Awards
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Music Awards

Park 540-, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
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Gardeners' Art Fest
July 11, 2026

Gardeners' Art Fest

The Growing Place Garden Center, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 7/7/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
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Taste of Westmont
July 9 - 12, 2026

Taste of Westmont

Downtown, Westmont, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri 4pm-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
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Glendale Heights Fest
July 9 - 12, 2026

Glendale Heights Fest

Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-12 midnight; Sun 3pm-12 midnight. This event will also include: carnival, live bands, mechanical bull, idol contest.
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Friendship Festival
July 9 - 12, 2026

Friendship Festival

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

Status: Updated 7/1/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10:30pm; Fri 6pm-11:30pm; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $60. This event will also include: carnival, kids entertainment, bingo.
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Square Roots
July 10 - 12, 2026

Square Roots

Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $20. This event will also include: instrument petting zoo, games, demos, kids area.
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Byronfest
July 10 - 12, 2026

Byronfest

Downtown, Byron, IL

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: carnival, parade, bag tournament and more.
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Southport Art Fest
July 11 - 12, 2026

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
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La Grange Art and Craft Fair
July 11 - 12, 2026

La Grange Art and Craft Fair

Downtown, La Grange, IL

Web: craftproductionsinc.com

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair
July 12, 2026

Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair

Downtown, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - July

Fraim & Mortar, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
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Eats 'N' Beats @ the District
July 18, 2026

Eats 'N' Beats @ the District

RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm.
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Countryside Village Outdoor Market - July
July 18, 2026

Countryside Village Outdoor Market - July

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include: wine samplings, live acoustic music, food trucks.
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Heart of Illinois Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Heart of Illinois Fair

Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: truck & tractor pulls, demo derby.
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Kane County Fair
July 15 - 19, 2026

Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: truck pull, monster trucks, demolition derby, big hat rodeo.
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West Fest Chicago
July 17 - 19, 2026

West Fest Chicago

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/14/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: kid area, pet area.
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Ravenswood on Tap
July 18 - 19, 2026

Ravenswood on Tap

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm.
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Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair
July 18 - 19, 2026

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair

Lyon School Grounds, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, music, food, silent auction.
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McHenry Arts & Crafts in the Park
July 2026 (dates not updated)

McHenry Arts & Crafts in the Park

Veterans Memorial Park, Mchenry, IL

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival

Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
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Sunday Artist and Maker Market - July
July 19, 2026

Sunday Artist and Maker Market - July

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 7/9/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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