AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair
August 3, 2024
sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22
(847) 429-2276x 706
Riverside Drive - Elgin, IL
AREA 22 will serve as the premiere fine arts, crafts, and oddities fair in the Fox Valley. The festival will take place on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin, showcasing the creations and collections of visual artists in our area. AREA 22 will feature artist exhibition and sale, live art/sculpture making, entertainment, food vendors, beverages... a mix of the traditional fine-art fair concept, with a generous dusting of the eclectic and avant garde... fun for the whole family. Free Admission and Parking. Rain or Shine.
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
August 10 - 11, 2024
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-Eighth Park Forest Art Fair
September 21 - 22, 2024
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).
Old Campground Collectibles, Flea Market
September 21, 2024
(815) 274-6698
United Methodist Church of New Lenox - New Lenox, IL
The United Methodist Church of New Lenox will welcome visitors to the annual Old Campground Antiques, Collectibles and Flea Market. The huge all day sale of antiques, primitives, crafts, furniture, and miscellaneous will take place outdoors in the historic church campgrounds located just off U.S. Route 30, one mile east of Interstate 80, Exit 137 in downtown New Lenox. Food items all day
Lockport VFW Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Fall Show
September 21, 2024
(815) 954-1196
Lockport VFW - Lockport, IL
Semi-Annual Craft and Vendor Show. Great Saturday event! All media welcome including handmade crafts, glass and wood, jewelry, painting, vendors, etc. There will also be a 50/50 raffle; vendor raffles; and a bake sale sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary - All proceeds will benefit veterans!
Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Food & Prost Oktoberfest
September 27 - 29, 2024
(773) 849-9913
St. Rosalie Parish - Harwood Heighst, IL
Oktoberfest 2024 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.
Highland Art in the Park
October 11 - 13, 2024
highlandartscouncil.org/art-in-the-park-art..
(618) 558-0054
Lindendale Park & Madison Co. Expo Hall - Highland, IL
Our small town fine art event has community support with presales of $7500 and an additional $8,000 in awards to artists in 9 categories, convenient drive-up loading and unloading, security, electric, WiFi, booth sitters, food & snacks, reduced hotel rates, postcards, and digital promotional ads to help you reach your audience. Our hospitality is top-notch. "Kids Kreations" and Art Gallery...Just for Kids. Art Demonstrations. Located just 30 miles from Downtown St. Louis, MO, it is the perfect weekend escape from city living.
Holli-Daze Arts & Craft Show
October 26 - 27, 2024
(815) 370-7751
Lincoln-Way East High School - Frankfort, IL
Over 125 crafters, Door Prizes, Free Parking, and entry from the east and northwest lots.
A Holiday Happening
November 2 - 3, 2024
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.
Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
December 7 - 8, 2024
(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL
Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 14 - 15, 2024
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.
Events in Des Plaines, IL — upcoming
September 13 - 15, 2024
Fall Fest Des Plaines
Lake Park, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 2/29/2024
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-7pm. This event will also include: car show,historical reenactr tent, kidzone activity area, games, carnival.
September 28, 2024
First Congregational Church Craft and Market Day
First Congregation Church of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2024
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pet rescue/adoption event.
September 28, 2024
Crafty Creations Fall Craft Fair
Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Food Truck Winter Fest
Parking Lot, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 1/15/2024
This Illinois Food Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 20 food booths. This event will also include: live music, camp fire , grilling sausage & marshmallows.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Orchard Place Craft & Vendor Fair
Orchard Place Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 1/25/2024
This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $2. This event will also include: hot dogs, chips, snacks & water will be sold by school staff.
