Festivals in Bloomington, IL.
Farmers Markets, Antiques Collectibles Shows
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
Events in Bloomington, IL — upcoming
July 4 - 25, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
McLean County Fair
McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $4 - $16.
August 16, 2026
Third Sunday Market- August
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Bloomington Cultural Festival
Miller Park, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 7/17/2025
This Illinois Festival will have corp./information exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm.
August 1 - 29, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - August
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
September 20, 2026
Third Sunday Market - September
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
September 5 - 26, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
October 18, 2026
Third Sunday Market - October
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
October 3 - 24, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
BHS Band Aides Craft Show
Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 4/13/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth.
November 15, 2026
Third Sunday Market- November
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Bloomington Thanksgiving Market
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 11/14/2025
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-12pm.
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Treasures
McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
This Illinois Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Third Sunday Market - May
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 5/10/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - May
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - June
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
