Festivals in Wheaton, IL.
Farmers Markets, Antiques Collectibles 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 Wheaton, IL — upcoming
July 4 - 25, 2026
Wheaton French Market - July
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 7/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Dupage County Fair
Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/8/2025
This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-11pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $12.
August 1 - 2, 2026
Tylerman International Film Festival
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This Illinois Film Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. Admission tickets are $25. This event will also include: tank park, 1st division museum, mccormick mansion tour, golf.
August 15, 2026
Wheaton All-Night Flea Market - August
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/2/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 40 food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include special guests.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - August
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
September 19, 2026
Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September
DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - September
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
October 10 - 11, 2026
Native American Harvest Pow Wow
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Pow Wow will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $30. This event will also include: kids area, demonstrations, contest, native american ceremonies.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - October
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
October 31, 2026
Wheaton Illinois Halloween Flea Market
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/2/2026
This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - November
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
October - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Yuletide Treasures
Dupage Art League Gallery & School, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 9/6/2025
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: art classes, gift shop, monthly gallery shows.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - April
DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - April
Wheaton Pavillion, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - May
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Cream of Wheaton
Memorial Park, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-9:30pm; Sat 9am-9:30pm; Sun 1pm-6:30pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - June
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 6/1/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
