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Festivals in Chicago, IL.
Festivals, Music Festivals, Wine-Beer Events

Featured Events

July 12 - 13, 2025

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.

August 8 - 10, 2025

The Fairytale Flea Market

(618) 720-0122
The Historic Route 66 Flea Market - Granite City, IL

A Renaissance Style open air market with vendors, entertainment, educational and demonstrations, craftsfolk, etc. with a Fairytale theme. All vendors are welcome, regardless of products, but priority is given to those within the theme.

August 9 - 10, 2025

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.

August 31 - September 1, 2025

deerpathartleague.org

(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 130 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!

September 19 - 21, 2025

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(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL

Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.

September 20 - 21, 2025

warrenvilleparks.org

(630) 393-7279
Warrenville Park District Recreation Center - Warrenville, IL

Art on the Prairie is a juried art/craft fair including jewelry, graphics, photography, painting, stained glass, ceramics, and mixed media. The Music Festival will host local performing artists providing live entertainment to enhance the overall event. The deadline is open until full. Co-sponsored by the City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Fund & City Of Warrenville, Warrenville Park District, and The State of IL Arts Council Grant.

September 21 - 22, 2025

tallgrassarts.org

(708) 439-2424
Downtown - Park Forest, IL

Annual fine art fair. First-time artists must be juried. 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).

October 11 - 12, 2025

(618) 439-4321
Rend Lake Event Center - Whittington, IL

The festival is held near Rend Lake in southern Illinois. The weekend draws thousands of people to sample wines from many regional vineyards and to showcase the artisan vendors displaying and demonstrating. The outdoor festival has a variety of live music on stage and local food vendors. Festival attendees encouraged to bring their own pop up shade tent and chairs.

November 8 - 9, 2025

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.

December 13 - 14, 2025

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.

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Events in Chicago, IL — upcoming

July 12, 2025

Chicago Gospel Music Experience

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm.
July 11 - 13, 2025

Square Roots

Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Lincoln Square Chamber/Old Town School of Folk Music.
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.
July 12 - 13, 2025

Chicago Market For Makers - July

Artifact Event Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

A Craft Show organized by Markets For Makers.
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
July 12 - 13, 2025

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
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.
July 18 - 20, 2025

West Fest Chicago

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
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.
July 19 - 20, 2025

Ravenswood on Tap

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2025

A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
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.
July 5 - 26, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - July

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
July 25 - 26, 2025

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Wrightwood Neighbors Association.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
July 26, 2025

Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

A Festival organized by Social Scene.
This Illinois Festival 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 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $80.
July 25 - 27, 2025

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2025

A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 1 - 2, 2025

JEFF Fest

Jefferson Memorial Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

A Music Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 2pm-10pm.
August 1 - 3, 2025

Dancing in the Streets

1725 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 9 - 10, 2025

Northalsted Market Days

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

A Festival organized by Northalsted Area Merchants Association.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10.
Retro on Roscoe
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/3/2024

A Festival organized by StarEvents.
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: car show, chili cookoff.
August 14 - 17, 2025

Taylor Street Festa Italiana

Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

A Festival organized by Onesti Entertainment.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
August 16 - 17, 2025

Ukrainian Village Fest

Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

A Festival organized by Ukrainian Village Fest.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: big dance floor, dancing under a big tent.
August 23, 2025

Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival

Galeria Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2025

A Festival organized by Social Scene.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and 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 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $90.
August 23 - 24, 2025

Bucktown Arts Fest

Holstein Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

An Art Show organized by Bucktown Arts Fest.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
August 2 - 30, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - August

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
August 28 - 31, 2025

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A Jazz Music Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 11am-9:30pm.
August 29 - September 1, 2025

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Copernicus Center.
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10:30pm; Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
West Loop Art Fest
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

West Loop Art Fest

WEST LOOP Fulton Market, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 8/21/2024

A Music Festival organized by StarEvents.
This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10pm-8pm.
August 30 - September 1, 2025

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/7/2025

An Ethnic Music Festival organized by Africa International House USA Inc..
This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
September 5 - 7, 2025

Edgewater Music Fest

5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.