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 698 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.
Indian Market Days - Calling Artists
June 3 - 4, 2023
cahokiamounds.org
(618) 344-9221
Gateway Convention Center - Collinsville, IL
We are calling Native American Artists with valid state or federal recognized tribal card to participate. The booth fee is $250. This event generally brings about 4500-6000 visitors over the weekend, and about 40 artists participate. We are always seeking new and different art forms to offer our shoppers.
Art in the Village
June 24 - 25, 2023
northshoreartleague.org
(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL
Located in Winnetka's bustling design district, this fair generates large, enthusiastic crowds of art buyers. Winnetka is one of Chicago's most sought after northern suburbs located along the shores of Lake Michigan. The League's 99 year history and quality event reputation is apparent in all of the pre-show interest from artists and patrons. The show will be well promoted. Friendly and helpful staff will be on hand. Enter this early show!
La Grange Art and Craft Fair
July 15 - 16, 2023
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.
Ville Market Craft Event
July 22, 2023
facebook.com/Villemarket
(217) 433-0035
Shelbyville IL 4H Fairgrounds - Shelbyville, IL
Ville Market is excited to make this another great year with lots of vendors, Live music, and great food! Come enjoy the day with us! We would love to have you join us at our beautiful 4H fairgrounds in Shelbyville IL. We are always looking for, Food, Drinks, Craft vendors, Homemade Arts & Crafts, Direct Selling Companies, Pottery, Furniture, Antique Dealers, primitives, salvaged and vintage goods, Jewelry, Clothing, Makeup, Health & Wellness, and Boutiques.
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
August 12 - 13, 2023
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.
Sixty-Seventh Park Forest Art Fair
September 16 - 17, 2023
tallgrassarts.org
(708) 439-2424
Downtown - Park Forest, IL
Annual fine art fair. First time artists must be juried. Applications on website. 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).
Holli-Daze Arts & Craft Show
October 28 - 29, 2023
mokena.org/pview.aspx?id=20754&catid=0
(815) 370-7751
Lincoln-Way East High School - Frankfort, IL
Over 125 crafters, Door Prizes, Free Parking, entry from the east and northwest lots.
A Holiday Happening
November 4 - 5, 2023
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.
Native American Holiday Market
November 24 - 25, 2023
cahokiamounds.org
(618) 344-9221
Cahokia Mounds - Collinsville, IL
A unique holiday shopping experience! Over 35 Native American artists will be set up throughout the Interpretive Center selling their various creations. Items include jewelry, sculptures, paintings, ceramics and more! A wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with the artists themselves.
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 9 - 10, 2023
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.
June 2024 (dates not updated) 
Movies in the Park - Encanto
Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
April 15 - June 3, 2023
Grayslake Spring Season
Centennial Plaza, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 2/9/2023
June 2 - 3, 2023
Pheasant Hollow Cajun Festival
Pheasant Hollow Winery Gazebo, Whittington, IL
Status: Updated 5/24/2023
June 2 - 3, 2023
International Horseradish Festival
Main St Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
June 2 - 3, 2023
Homewood Artisan Street Fair
Downtown, Martin Ave Square, Homewood, IL
Status: Updated 7/11/2022
June 3, 2023
Crafts on the River Spring Craft Show
Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL
Status: Updated 4/27/2023
June 3, 2023
Fox River Arts Ramble
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 1/27/2023
June 3, 2023
Chicago Gospel Music Experience
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/7/2023
May 31 - June 4, 2023
Good Neighbor Days Festival
John Bearce Companies Property, Washington, IL
Status: Updated 5/4/2023
June 1 - 4, 2023
Gilberts Community Days
Town Square Park, Gilberts, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2023
June 1 - 4, 2023
Cream of Wheaton
Memorial Park, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 3/15/2023
June 2 - 4, 2023
Harvard's Milk Days Festival
Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL
Status: Updated 1/11/2023
June 2 - 4, 2023
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/30/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Kane County Flea Market - June
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 3/1/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
McHs Spring Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL
Status: Updated 10/12/2022
June 3 - 4, 2023
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
Burlington Park, Hinsdale, IL
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair
Hyde Park Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Or Online at 57thstreetartfair.org
Status: Updated 3/11/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Northern Illinois Art Show
DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn, Sycamore, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Indian Market Days - Calling Artists
Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 3/6/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Art on Main Arts Festival
Jones Park, Canton, IL
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
June 3 - 4, 2023
Garden Fair
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
June 4, 2023
Kankakee Strawberry Jazz Festival
Northfield Square Mall, Bradley, IL
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
June 2023 (dates not updated)
The Ultimate Craft Fair
Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 3/20/2022
June 6 - 8, 2023
CHAMPS Trade Show - Chicago
Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Status: Updated 3/16/2023
