Festivals in Kankakee, IL.
Craft Shows, Festivals
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.
Logan Square Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026
logansquareaf.com
(773) 878-2900
Logan Square Centennial Monument - Chicago, IL
Back in 2026! A celebration of the art, music and culture of Logan Square. This event has moved to the square and is getting back to its roots! With a great lineup of music and food and local craft vendors, it is a do not miss!
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!
Events in Kankakee, IL — upcoming
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair
Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 3/1/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
Kankakee County Fair
Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-12 midnight; Sun 7am-9pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: school bus figure 8, demo derby, truck/tractor pulls, ipra rodeo.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Artisian Faire
Kankakee County Museum, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 10/16/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include historical building tours.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair - December
Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 3/1/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Rhubarb Festival
Small Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, kids zone, museum tours, pie eating contest, rhubarb pies and jams for sale.
