Festivals in Rock Island, IL.
Specialty-Theme Events, Trade Shows
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 Island, IL — upcoming
September 5 - 6, 2026
Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
The District, Rock Island, Illinois, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This Illinois Sports Event will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 8am-4pm. This event will also include go-kart street races.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market-Fall Quad Cities
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 10/27/2025
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $5.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Winter in Bloom
Hauberg Estates, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 10/27/2025
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: children's crafts, meet cinderella, scavenger hunt, live music, refreshments.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Bald Eagle Days
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $6.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Quad Cities Farm Show
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
This Illinois Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventure Show
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 12/27/2025
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
QCCA Rv/Camping Show
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 1/3/2026
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market-Quad Cities
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Flower and Garden Show
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 2/5/2026
This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
