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Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids 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 701 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.

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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

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
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

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Knoxville Scenic Drive
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Knoxville Scenic Drive

Public Square, Knoxville, IL

Status: Updated 9/25/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Scarecrow Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Scarecrow Fest

Downtown St. Charles, Illinois, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

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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 Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include scarecrow contest.
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Galena Country Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Galena Country Fair

Grant Park, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 10/7/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $3. This event will also include: live music, children's games, country bake shop, face painting, silent auction, raffle.
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Autumn Festival of Crafts
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Autumn Festival of Crafts

North Island Park, Wilmington, IL

Status: Updated 8/6/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
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Maeystown Oktoberfest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Maeystown Oktoberfest

Village Center, Maeystown, IL

Status: Updated 10/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include accordion music.
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Witches Days Out
October 17 - 18, 2026

Witches Days Out

McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 6/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, 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-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
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Festival of Arts and Crafts
October 17 - 18, 2026

Festival of Arts and Crafts

Northwestern Medicine Field (Kane County Cougars Stadium), Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/16/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5.
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Runway Latinx
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Runway Latinx

CineCity Studios, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/2/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $40 - $230.
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Bartlett High School Craft Show Home For the Holidays
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Bartlett High School Craft Show Home For the Holidays

Bartlett High School, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
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Cary UMC Craft and Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Cary UMC Craft and Vendor Fair

Cary United Methodist Church, Cary, IL

Status: Updated 9/19/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 1 food booth.
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Lockport VFW Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Fall Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lockport VFW Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Fall Show

Lockport VFW, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/4/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include 50/50 raffle / bake sale / vendor raffles.
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Harvest Fest & Makers Market at Hawthorn Row
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Harvest Fest & Makers Market at Hawthorn Row

Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths.
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Spooktacular
October 18, 2026

Spooktacular

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: petting zoo, bounce houses, costume contest, kids' activities.
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Third Sunday Market - October
October 18, 2026

Third Sunday Market - October

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 6/24/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Fort Massac Encampment
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fort Massac Encampment

Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL

Status: Updated 10/17/2025

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Saint Nicholas Greek Food & Pasty Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Nicholas Greek Food & Pasty Fair

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Oak Lawn, IL

Status: Updated 9/20/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. This event will also include greek food & pastries.
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Makanda Vulture Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Makanda Vulture Fest

Downtown Makanda Boardwalk, Makanda, IL

Status: Updated 9/20/2025

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This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.
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Johnson Phelps Auxiliary Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnson Phelps Auxiliary Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Oak Lawn VFW Post 5220, Oak Lawn, IL

Status: Updated 10/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Conant High School's Fall Craft Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Conant High School's Fall Craft Fair

Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, IL

Status: Updated 8/22/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1. This event will also include raffle & door prizes.
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Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show - October

Park Place Of Countryside, Countryside, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Lisle French Market
May 2 - October 24, 2026

Lisle French Market

Garfield Avenue Parking lot, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 4/27/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October
October 3 - 24, 2026

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
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Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
May 10 - October 25, 2026

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/16/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
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Wheaton French Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - October

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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