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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

Glencoe Festival of Art
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Glencoe Festival of Art

Village of Glencoe, Glencoe, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair

Lyon School Grounds, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 3/17/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, music, food, silent auction.
Art in the Garden
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Art in the Garden

The Fields on Caton Farm, Crest Hill, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths.
Woodstock Folk Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Woodstock Folk Festival

Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 4/7/2025

This Illinois Folk 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 Sun 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $35.
Crawford County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Crawford County Fair

Fairgrounds, Oblong, IL

Status: Updated 6/6/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All days 8am-10pm.
Wheaton French Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - July

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 1/24/2025

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.
Brookfield Farmers Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - July

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Quincy Farmers Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - July

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

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

Nettlehorst French Market - July

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Elk Grove Farmers Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Elk Grove Farmers Market - July

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
Champaign County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Champaign County Fair

Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL

Status: Updated 3/21/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 8am-9pm, Tue 8am-9pm, Wed 8am-9pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: talent contest, senior citizen day, 4-h show, livestock judging, exhibit judging.
Edgar County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Edgar County Fair

Fairgrounds, Paris, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $20. This event will also include amusements.
July 24 - 26, 2026

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
July 24 - 26, 2026

Heritage Days

American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL

Status: Updated 9/18/2025

This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: tractor pulls, field demonstrations, car show.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
July 25 - 26, 2026

Art at the Glen

Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Feast of the Goat Queen
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Feast of the Goat Queen

Rabid Brewing, Homewood, IL

Status: Updated 6/24/2025

This Illinois Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $35 - $85. This event will also include baby goats.
Homegrown Arts and Music Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Homegrown Arts and Music Festival

Basecamp Pup and Eatery, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 3/24/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-1am. Admission tickets are $25.
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $80.
Geneva French Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - July

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
McLean County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

McLean County Fair

McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $4 - $16.
Lake County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lake County Fair

Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 10am-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
Willow Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Willow Fest

Willow Springs Village Circle, Willow Springs, IL

Status: Updated 7/8/2025

This Illinois Festival 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 Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: craft/vendors, carnival, bingo, live music, food vendors.
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