Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
December 7 - 8, 2024
(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL
Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 14 - 15, 2024
craftproductionsinc.com
(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL
Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! Want to fit one more show into your holiday schedule? Join us at Last Chance, and get a final opportunity to move your holiday inventory. Our last show of the year, it serves as a 'last chance' for craft lovers to buy handmade for Christmas. Started in 1990, our 3 College of DuPage shows are well-attended, and have a loyal following among craft shoppers in the Chicago area. Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 17 - 18, 2025
socaf.org
(217) 652-0136
Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, IL
The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more. In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Art Fair boasts $15,000 in artist awards, a catered evening Artist and Patron party, a unique Children's Tent to encourage the young collector, food court, and live music.
Art in the Village
June 21 - 22, 2025
northshoreartleague.org
(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL
The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take 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 100 years ago! As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.
Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest
September 19 - 21, 2025
facebook.com/people/I-Love-Grill-Lemonade-L..
(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL
Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.
Events in Springfield, IL — upcoming
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Centrail IL RV Show
BOS Center, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 1/16/2024
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
May 17 - 18, 2025
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL
Web: socaf.org
Status: Updated 10/30/2024
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's tent; community mural project.
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Illinois State Fair
Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 11/8/2023
This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 14 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 7am-. Admission tickets are $3 - $7.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 4/10/2024
This Illinois Art Show 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-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: artist demos, silent auction, basket raffle, local music only, vip tent & artists dinner.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 7/15/2024
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 4/3/2024
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Junkin' Market Days Fall Event
Illinois State Fairground, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 9/11/2024
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
SCCC Artisan Holiday Boutique and Sweet Shoppe
Springfield Ceramic and Craft Club, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 9/16/2024
This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Little Flower Holiday Craft Bazaar
Little Flower School, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 10/17/2024
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
