Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
December 6 - 7, 2025
lhs210.net
(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL
Lemont High School Athletic Boosters is proud to host our 3rd annual craft show. Over 220 booths that feature homemade crafts, woodworking, fashion, holiday decor, unique jewelry, kid and pet items, baked goods, personalized items and so much more! Concessions will be available. Parking garage onsite. $5 admissions. Children under 12 free.
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 13 - 14, 2025
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.
Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair
March 21 - 22, 2026
craftproductionsinc.com
(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL
Named one of the 50 best craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! An annual Spring tradition for many of our customers, Shower of Crafts kicks off our Chicago area shows for the year. 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. The College of DuPage Athletic Arena was just renovated in 2014 and offers modern facilities with abundant parking.
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.
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.
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.
Events in Springfield, IL — upcoming
March 27 - 29, 2026
Centrail Camping & RV Show
Bank of Springfield Convention Center, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL
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 13 - 23, 2026
Illinois State Fair
Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
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 . Admission tickets are $3 - $7.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 12/17/2024
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 8/24/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 3/4/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Little Flower Holiday Craft Bazaar
Little Flower School, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
