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Illinois Festivals 2026–2027.

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 723 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Global Arts Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Global Arts Festival

Jim Jensen Pavilion, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 1/9/2025

This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: henna artist, children's art activity, games and activities.
Old Canal Days Arts & Crafts Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Canal Days Arts & Crafts Show

Downtown Lockport, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: parade, beer garden, food court, reinactments.
Sunday Artist and Maker Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Sunday Artist and Maker Market - June

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-2pm.
Champs Trade Show - Chicago
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Champs Trade Show - Chicago

Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2025

This Illinois Trade Show-Conference will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $tba.
June 13, 2026

Market Days Mount Vernon

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 12/1/2025

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 join us for market days downtown for unique finds and much more.
Daisy Days Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Daisy Days Festival

Downtown Clarendon hills, Clarendon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-9pm.
June 13 - 14, 2026

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include silent art auction.
Pawfest Market Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Pawfest Market Days

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/7/2025

This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include pet contests and other pet exhibitors with pet entertainment.
Pride Event & Market - Hawthorn Summer Markets Kickoff
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Pride Event & Market - Hawthorn Summer Markets Kickoff

Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths.
PrairieFest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

PrairieFest

PrairieFest Park, Oswego, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, car show, main stage music, family stage entertainment, petting zoo, 5k.
Old Settlers Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Settlers Days

Settler's Park, Rockton, IL

Status: Updated 3/13/2025

This Illinois Country Music Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 12+ food booths. There will be 2 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11:30pm; Sat 1pm-11:30pm; Sun 2pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $80. This event will also include: parade, carnival, games, blood drive, 5k run-walk, fireworks.
Geneseo Music Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneseo Music Festival

City Park, Geneseo, IL

Status: Updated 4/27/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Taste of Randolph Street
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of Randolph Street

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest

Goold Park, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: family area, dance, workshops.
Old Town Art Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2024

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, garden walk, food court.
Junkfest - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Junkfest - June

Pickers Outlet Mall, Johnston City, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 17 - 21, 2026

Western Illinois Fair

Western Illinois Fairgrounds, Griggsville, IL

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25. This event will also include: school bus and car demolition derbies, tractor & truck pull, queen pageant, 4-h exhibits.
Villa Park Summerfest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Villa Park Summerfest

Ardmore Avenue Business District, Villa Park, IL

Status: Updated 5/3/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10:30pm.
Corkless in Galena
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Corkless in Galena

Depot Park, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 5/3/2025

This Illinois Wine-Beer Event will have fine art exhibitors and local Only food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
Belvidere Late-Nite Flea Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Belvidere Late-Nite Flea Market - June

Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL

Status: Updated 1/5/2025

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Happy Tails 4 Happy Homes Pet Expo
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Happy Tails 4 Happy Homes Pet Expo

Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 5/25/2025

This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pup activities.
Countryside Village Outdoor Markets - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Countryside Village Outdoor Markets - June

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 12/6/2024

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 samplings, live acoustic music, food trucks.
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