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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

Quincy Farmers Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - October

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 10/2/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Nettlehorst French Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - October

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/2/2025

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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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Geneva French Market - October
October 4 - 25, 2026

Geneva French Market - October

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, 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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Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo
October 24 - 25, 2026

Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $30. This event will also include over 500 exhibit booths featuring shopping and products & services.
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Great Food Expo
October 24 - 25, 2026

Great Food Expo

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 7/21/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 105 food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $30. This event will also include: celebrity chefs, cooking stages, hundreds of booths, artisanal small batch brands.
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Chicago Market For Makers - October
October 24 - 25, 2026

Chicago Market For Makers - October

Artifact Event Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/9/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
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Halloween Parade
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Halloween Parade

Downtown, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 10/21/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths.
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Crafter's Holiday & Bake Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafter's Holiday & Bake Sale

Saint Alexander Parish Hall, Villa Park, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
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Flannel Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Flannel Fest

Centennial Park, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, dancing, etc.
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No Quilt Left Behind Quilt Show & Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

No Quilt Left Behind Quilt Show & Vendor Fair

Salem Community and Activities Center, Salem, IL

Status: Updated 10/16/2025

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This Illinois Fiber Arts Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
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C-U Pride Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

C-U Pride Festival

Downtown, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 9/4/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-5pm. This event will also include foam party and drag show.
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Holli-Daze Arts & Craft Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Holli-Daze Arts & Craft Show

Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include door prizes.
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Edgebrook Farmers Market
May 5 - October 28, 2026

Edgebrook Farmers Market

Edgebrook Shopping Center, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 1/7/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 3 food booths.
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Brookfield Farmers Market
June 20 - October 31, 2026

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park, Brookfield, IL

Web: brookfieldfarmers.com

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 80 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include young entrepreneur market - 16 & under.
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Grayslake Fall Season - October
September 26 - October 31, 2026

Grayslake Fall Season - October

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 6/22/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Halloweenville
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Halloweenville

American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL

Status: Updated 9/18/2025

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: train rides, games, pumpkins for sale.
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Brookfield Farmers Market - October
October 3 - 31, 2026

Brookfield Farmers Market - October

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Wheaton Illinois Halloween Flea Market
October 31, 2026

Wheaton Illinois Halloween Flea Market

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2026

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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.
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Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl

Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 8/25/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8pm-12 midnight; Sat 12 midnight-2am. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
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Bethany Craft Fair
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Bethany Craft Fair

Bethany Lutheran Church, Batavia, IL

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include raffle.
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PHS Pirate Boosters Fall Craft Fair
November 2026 (dates not updated)

PHS Pirate Boosters Fall Craft Fair

Palatine High School, Palatine, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include free door prize and paid raffles.
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Autumn Market Faire
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Autumn Market Faire

Prairie View Community Center, Morton Grove, IL

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm.
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BHS Band Aides Craft Show
November 2026 (dates not updated)

BHS Band Aides Craft Show

Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 4/13/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth.
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Winnetka Antiques + Modernism Show
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)

Winnetka Antiques + Modernism Show

The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL

Status: Updated 11/1/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $27.
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