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Illinois 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 723 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.

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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - March

March 7 - 8, 2026

zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

(715) 526-9769
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more

Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair

March 21 - 22, 2026

craftproductionsinc.com

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

Named one of the 50 best craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! An annual Spring tradition for many of our customers, Shower of Crafts kicks off our Chicago area shows for the year. 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. The College of DuPage Athletic Arena was just renovated in 2014 and offers modern facilities with abundant parking.

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

May 16 - 17, 2026

springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org

(734) 546-1200
Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, IL

The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more. In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Art Fair boasts $15,000 in artist awards, a catered evening Artist and Patron party, a unique Children's Tent to encourage the young collector, food court, and live music.

Prairie Arts Festival

May 23 - 24, 2026

prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes..

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

An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, food truck vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. Free admission and parking. Featured art includes: clay/pottery, digital, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, musical instruments, natural materials, painting (including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, watercolor), paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood all crafted by the artist.

Art in the Village

June 13 - 14, 2026

northshoreartleague.org

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

The North Shore Art League is excited for our annual juried fine art fair taking 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 over 101 years ago! As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland area.

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.

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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

University of Chicago Folk Festival
February 20 - 21, 2026

University of Chicago Folk Festival

University of Chicago Mandel Hall, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8pm-10pm; Sat 7:30pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $35.
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QCCA Rv/Camping Show
February 20 - 22, 2026

QCCA Rv/Camping Show

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 1/3/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
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Tinley Park Spring Home Show
February 21 - 22, 2026

Tinley Park Spring Home Show

Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Gateway Home Show
February 21 - 22, 2026

Gateway Home Show

Gateway Center - Ballrooms C & D, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
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Elmhurst University Jazz Festival
February 26 - March 1, 2026

Elmhurst University Jazz Festival

Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, Elmhurst, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 11/14/2025

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 9:30am-4:30pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-11pm; Sun 11:30am-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $120.
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Rockford Home Show
February 27 - March 1, 2026

Rockford Home Show

Indoor Sports Center, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 12/27/2024

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
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Kane County Flea Market - March
February 28 - March 1, 2026

Kane County Flea Market - March

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 1/19/2026

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Andrew HS Spring Craft Show
February 28 - March 1, 2026

Andrew HS Spring Craft Show

Victor J Andrew HS, Orland Hills, IL

Status: Updated 1/19/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
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Rural Life Antique Show and Sale - Spring
March 6 - 7, 2026

Rural Life Antique Show and Sale - Spring

Tuscola Community Building, Tuscola, IL

Status: Updated 12/28/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Harvest Fest Craft Show
March 6 - 7, 2026

Harvest Fest Craft Show

Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mount Zion, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Manhattan Irish Fest
March 6 - 7, 2026

Manhattan Irish Fest

Downtown, Manhattan, IL

Status: Updated 1/20/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
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Spring Craft Show
March 7, 2026

Spring Craft Show

Founders Community Center, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 1/6/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Spring Craft Show
March 7, 2026

Spring Craft Show

Darien Park District Community Center, Darien, IL

Status: Updated 1/30/2026

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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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Antique Spectacular Vintage Market-Quad Cities
March 6 - 8, 2026

Antique Spectacular Vintage Market-Quad Cities

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 1/20/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - March
March 7 - 8, 2026

Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - March

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Web: zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $25.
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Chicago Northlake Body Mind Spirit Expo
March 7 - 8, 2026

Chicago Northlake Body Mind Spirit Expo

Midwest Conference Center, Northlake, IL

Status: Updated 1/19/2026

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This Illinois Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: lectures, presentations, meditations.
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Waubonsie Valley High School Band Booster Craft Fair
March 14, 2026

Waubonsie Valley High School Band Booster Craft Fair

Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, IL

Status: Updated 12/28/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. Admission tickets are $1 - $2. This event will also include: raffles, 50/50, bake sale, host-sponsored concessions.
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Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade
March 14, 2026

Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade

Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

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This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-2pm.
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Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration
March 14, 2026

Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration

Downtown Yorkville, Yorkville, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

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This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-12pm.
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Flower and Garden Show
March 13 - 15, 2026

Flower and Garden Show

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 2/5/2026

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
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Bend XPO First Spring Arts & Crafts Show
March 2026 (dates not updated)

Bend XPO First Spring Arts & Crafts Show

Bend XPO, East Moline, IL

Status: Updated 2/23/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Sandburg Spring Craft Show
March 14 - 15, 2026

Sandburg Spring Craft Show

Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
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Crystal Lake Spring Home Show
March 14 - 15, 2026

Crystal Lake Spring Home Show

Holiday Inn Conference Center, Crystal Lake, IL

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: cooking demos, seminars.
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Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
March 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Bars All Access, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/11/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6:30pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $13. This event will also include: st patrick's day, st paddy's, bar crawl, pub crawl.
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