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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

March 7 - 8, 2026

zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

(715) 526-9769
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more

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.

May 16 - 17, 2026

springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org

(734) 546-1200
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.

May 23 - 24, 2026

prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes..

(847) 923-3605
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL

An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, food truck vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. Free admission and parking. Featured art includes: clay/pottery, digital, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, musical instruments, natural materials, painting (including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, watercolor), paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood all crafted by the artist.

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 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.

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.

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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Ville Market Craft Fair & Car Show
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Ville Market Craft Fair & Car Show

Shelbyville IL 4H Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, IL

Status: Updated 5/7/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-3pm. This event will also include face painting and other misc.
Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest

Community Park, Palatine, IL

Status: Updated 4/7/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Palatine Jaycess Arts, Crafts and Business Expo
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Palatine Jaycess Arts, Crafts and Business Expo

Palatine Community Park, Palatine, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 12pm-8pm; Thu-Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: food booths, games, carnival, music, kids day.
Lakeside Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lakeside Festival

Dole Mansion, Crystal Lake, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: carnival, parade, kid's bike parade, children's ice cream eating contest.
Fitzgerald's American Music Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Fitzgerald's American Music Festival

FitzGerald's Night Club, Berwyn, IL

Status: Updated 5/1/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $65 - $230.
Kane County Flea Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - July

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 5/20/2025

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Lincolnshire Art Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Village Green, Lincolnshire, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Friday's Food & Art - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - July

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
Movie in the Park - Sonic 3
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Movie in the Park - Sonic 3

Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Film Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include movie.
Chicago Music Awards
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Music Awards

Park 540-, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
July 10 - 12, 2026

Byronfest

Downtown, Byron, IL

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: carnival, parade, bag tournament and more.
Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration

Cambridge Lakes Community Center, Pingree Grove, IL

Status: Updated 5/23/2025

This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 4pm-8pm.
Gardeners' Art Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Gardeners' Art Fest

The Growing Place Garden Center, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 5/24/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
Chicago Gospel Music Experience
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Gospel Music Experience

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm.
Taste of Westmont
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of Westmont

Downtown, Westmont, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri 4pm-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
Glendale Heights Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Glendale Heights Fest

Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-12 midnight; Sun 3pm-12 midnight. This event will also include: carnival, live bands, mechanical bull, idol contest.
Friendship Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Friendship Festival

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10:30pm; Fri 6pm-11:30pm; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $60. This event will also include: carnival, kids entertainment, bingo.
Square Roots
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Square Roots

Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $20. This event will also include: instrument petting zoo, games, demos, kids area.
African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (Ifol)
July 2026 (dates not updated)

African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (Ifol)

Park 540, Chicago South Loop, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $900. This event will also include dominoes and other games.
Chicago Market For Makers - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Market For Makers - July

Artifact Event Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
Southport Art Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
Sunday Artist and Maker Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Sunday Artist and Maker Market - July

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - July

Fraim & Mortar, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
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