Festivals in Rock Falls, IL.
Family & Kids Festivals
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 Rock Falls, IL — upcoming
July 18, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats @ the District
RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm.
August 8, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats W/ Free Fall
RB&W District Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm.
August 15 - 16, 2026
Aqua Palooza W/ Rock Falls River Chase
Sewards Riverside Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: cardboard regatta, duck race, kids fishing derby.
August 29, 2026
Art in the Park
RB&W Riverfront Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
September 25, 2026
Taco Throwdown
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm.
October 3, 2026
Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm
Semi's Greenhouse & Farm Market, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: lumberjack show, skillet toss, pumpkin/apple farm, corn maze, haunted house, petting zoo.
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park
Centennial Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 11/25/2025
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Flock to the Rock '26
Rock Falls American Legion, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: hoo haven wildlife rehab & education, native american storytelling & more.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Bellson Music Fest
RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9:30pm. This event will also include drum clinic with steve smith (legendary drummer for band journey) at 11am.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Salute to America 250
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Reenactment Event will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4am; Sun 1pm-5pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day Celebration
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10:30pm.
