Festivals in Saint Charles, IL.
Flea Markets
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.
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!
Events in Saint Charles, IL — upcoming
June 6, 2026
Fox River Arts Ramble
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include art demonstrations.
June 6 - 7, 2026
Kane County Flea Market - June
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 4/19/2026
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - July
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/20/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
July 15 - 19, 2026
Kane County Fair
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: truck pull, monster trucks, demolition derby, big hat rodeo.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - August
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 6/23/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - September
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 7/24/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - October
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 9/30/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
October 9 - 11, 2026
Autumn on the Fox Art and Craft Show
Pottawatomie Park, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include: held during scarecrow festival - music, events run by st. charles.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Scarecrow Fest
Downtown St. Charles, Illinois, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 3/10/2025
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include scarecrow contest.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - November
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
November 21 - 22, 2026
Christmas on the Fox Art and Craft Show
Prairie Events Center, Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $5.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - December
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
June - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Sculpture in the Park Exhibit
Mount Saint Mary Park, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/1/2025
This Illinois Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Charles Home Show
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 12/30/2025
This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
February - March 2027 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - March
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade
Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-2pm.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - April
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2026
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - May
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 4/5/2026
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Charles Fine Art Show
Downtown along Fox River, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include paint the pavement - a chalk festival.
