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Illinois Festivals, Reenactment Events, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations 2024–2025.

Quaint towns and city delights, iconic architecture and riveting naturescapes. Get your kicks on Route 66 or retrace the route of Lewis and Clark. Something is celebrated each month of the year in Illinois. From Anything that Floats to the Wizard of Oz, the 704 events in the Prairie State cover wild, wacky, wonderful and big, like the Illinois State Fair, Glendale Heights Fest and World Music Festival Chicago. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

Featured Events

June 22 - 23, 2024

(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our 11th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 22 & 23, 2024. 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, safely spaced booths, 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.

July 13 - 14, 2024

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.

August 3, 2024

sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22

(847) 429-2276x 706
Riverside Drive - Elgin, IL

AREA 22 will serve as the premiere fine arts, crafts, and oddities fair in the Fox Valley. The festival will take place on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin, showcasing the creations and collections of visual artists in our area. AREA 22 will feature artist exhibition and sale, live art/sculpture making, entertainment, food vendors, beverages... a mix of the traditional fine-art fair concept, with a generous dusting of the eclectic and avant garde... fun for the whole family. Free Admission and Parking. Rain or Shine.

August 10 - 11, 2024

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.

September 21 - 22, 2024

tallgrassarts.org

(708) 439-2424
Downtown - Park Forest, IL

Annual fine art fair. First-time artists must be juried. Second oldest juried fair in Chicagoland. Exceptionally artist-friendly. Breakfast and dinner for artists on Saturday and Sunday. Great dinner Saturday evening. Volunteers provide water, assistance and relief all day, both days. All media welcome including painting, photography, glass and wood, jewelry, etc. Fair is promoted in print and social media and on WBBM (WBBM is during drive time).

September 27 - 29, 2024

(773) 849-9913
St. Rosalie Parish - Harwood Heighst, IL

Oktoberfest 2024 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.

October 11 - 13, 2024

highlandartscouncil.org/art-in-the-park-art..

(618) 558-0054
Lindendale Park & Madison Co. Expo Hall - Highland, IL

Our small town fine art event has community support with presales of $7500 and an additional $8,000 in awards to artists in 9 categories, convenient drive-up loading and unloading, security, electric, WiFi, booth sitters, food & snacks, reduced hotel rates, postcards, and digital promotional ads to help you reach your audience. Our hospitality is top-notch. "Kids Kreations" and Art Gallery...Just for Kids. Art Demonstrations. Located just 30 miles from Downtown St. Louis, MO, it is the perfect weekend escape from city living.

October 26 - 27, 2024

(815) 370-7751
Lincoln-Way East High School - Frankfort, IL

Over 125 crafters, Door Prizes, Free Parking, and entry from the east and northwest lots.

November 2 - 3, 2024

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL

Named as one of the Top 20 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! A Holiday Happening is a festive tradition for local craft lovers. Held at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL since 1990, this is our longest running event. We're proud to showcase the work of talented artisans from across the Midwest - just in time for holiday gift-giving! Heavily advertised and well-attended, this is our biggest fall show. Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355. The COD Athletic Arena offers modern facilities with abundant parking.

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

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2024–2025

StreatorFest
August 2024 (dates not updated)

StreatorFest

North Point Plaza Field, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 1/11/2023

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight, Fri 5pm-12 midnight, Sat 1pm-12 midnight, Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, car show, kids shows, emergency vehicle show, huge fireworks display.
Taste of Roselle
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Taste of Roselle

Main Street Roselle, Roselle, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2023

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: carnival rides and games, birds of prey demo, park district exhibitions, bingo.
Kane County Flea Market - August
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - August

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 3/1/2023

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Peach Festival
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Peach Festival

Pere Marquette Lodge, Grafton, IL

Status: Updated 5/16/2023

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-3pm.
August 9 - 10, 2024

Smoke & Irons Music Fest

Apple Orchard Park, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 3/8/2024

This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm. This event will also include: live music, beer, food trucks, craft show, beer tasting, kid activities.
August 10, 2024

Market Days - August

Veteran's Park, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 10/11/2023

This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: produce, arts, crafts, etc.
August 8 - 11, 2024

Mendota Sweet Corn Festival

Downtown, Veterans' Park, Elks Parking Lot, Mendota, IL

Status: Updated 2/2/2024

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri 9am-12 midnight, Sat 9am-12 midnight, Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, queen pageant, free sweet corn, beer garden with live bands,festival&ethnic food.
August 9 - 11, 2024

Pan Pagan Festival

Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Normal, IL

Status: Updated 4/23/2024

This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Daily. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: workshops, speakers.
August 9 - 11, 2024

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/3/2024

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: car show, chili cookoff.
August 9 - 11, 2024

Tylerman International Film Festival

Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2024

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 10 - 11, 2024

Northalsted Market Days

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/28/2024

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10.
August 10 - 11, 2024

Veggie Fest Chicago

4105 Naperville Road, Lisle,il 60532, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 4/7/2024

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm.
Bloomington Cultural Festival
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Bloomington Cultural Festival

Miller Park, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 5/16/2023

This Illinois Festival will have corp./information exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm.
Gladiolus Festival
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Gladiolus Festival

122 W. Washington Street, Momence, IL

Status: Updated 5/30/2023

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and closed food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 7pm-8:30pm, Thu 6:30pm-11pm, Fri 12pm-12 midnight, Sat 8am-12 midnight, Sun 8am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5. This event will also include: 3 parades, carnival.
Channahon's Three Rivers Festival
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Channahon's Three Rivers Festival

Central Park, Channahon, IL

Status: Updated 5/30/2023

This Illinois Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-10:30pm, Thu 5pm-10:30pm, Fri 5pm-11:30pm, Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 1pm-8pm. This event will also include: parade, special needs day, carnival games & rides, kids zone, bingo, car show, etc.
Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days

Veterans Memorial Park, Hampshire, IL

Status: Updated 1/11/2023

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-12 midnight, Sat 1pm-12 midnight, Sun 1pm-5pm. This event will also include: fireworks sat night at dusk, parade sunday at noon.
Schaumburg International Gem and Jewelry Show
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Schaumburg International Gem and Jewelry Show

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL

Status: Updated 7/20/2023

This Illinois Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
Gurnee Days
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Gurnee Days

Viking Park, Gurnee, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2023

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Grape Blessing Armenian Fest
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Grape Blessing Armenian Fest

All Saints Church, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 7/11/2023

This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and closed food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm.
August 16, 2024

Eats 'N' Beats @ the District - August

RB&W Park, Sterling, IL

Status: Updated 5/9/2024

This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm.
Clark After Dark
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Clark After Dark

River North, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/18/2023

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-9pm.
August 17, 2024

Countryside Village Outdoor Market - August

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2024

This Illinois Art Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include: wine sampling, food trucks, live music.
August 17, 2024

Krape Park Art Walk

Krape Park, Freeport, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2024

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include kids art center with activities.
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