Festivals in Mount Vernon, IL.
Craft Shows, Marketplace Expos
Brookfield Farmers Market
June 20 - October 31, 2026
brookfieldfarmers.com
(773) 329-5515
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
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
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
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September 11, 2026
Friday's Food & Art - September
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 8/25/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Market Days - September
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/8/2025
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
September 25 - 26, 2026
Fall Fest
Downtown Mt. Vernon The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's activities, car show, 5k.
May 1 - November 6, 2026
Friday's Food & Art: May - November
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
December 5, 2026
A Magical Mount Vernon Christmas
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: kids area, games, fun.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Friday's Food & Art - May
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 3/21/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Market Days - May
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 4/17/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Friday's Food & Art - June
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June
9th Street, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Pawfest Market Days
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include pet contests and other pet exhibitors with pet entertainment.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Market Days - Salute to Freedom July
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm. This event will also include: special events, fireworks, entertainment.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Friday's Food & Art - August
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 7/16/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
March - August 2027 (dates not updated)
Market Days - Mount Vernon
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Market Days - August
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: produce, arts, crafts, etc.
