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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

Schaumburg International Gem and Jewelry Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Schaumburg International Gem and Jewelry Show

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL

Status: Updated 7/10/2025

This Illinois Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
Downtown Palatine Street Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Palatine Street Fest

Downtown, Palatine, IL

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 11:30am-6pm.
Bucktown Arts Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Bucktown Arts Fest

Holstein Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
Sweet Corn Circus
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sweet Corn Circus

Uptown, Normal, IL

Status: Updated 7/31/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm.
Port Clinton Art Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Port Clinton Art Festival

Port Clinton Square, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 7/21/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn

Lake Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include fiber artists and folk music.
Egyptian Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Egyptian Festival

St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Monee, IL

Status: Updated 7/31/2025

This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. This event will also include: camel rides, authentic egyptian food, inflatables, fun and games for the whole family.
A Walk in the Park
August 2026 (dates not updated)

A Walk in the Park

North School Park, Arlington Heights, IL

Status: Updated 1/26/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5pm.
Grayslake Summer Season - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - August

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: balloons, face painting, music.
Western Springs French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - August

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Aug
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Aug

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Farm Progress Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Farm Progress Show

4275 E Mound Rd., Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Illinois Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Wed 8am-5pm; Thu 8am-4pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
August 29, 2026

Art in the Park

RB&W Riverfront Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Wheaton French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - August

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2024

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

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - August

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 - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - August

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 - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - August

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

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

Nettlehorst French Market - August

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

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

Elk Grove Farmers Market - August

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
August 28 - 30, 2026

Dekalb Corn Fest

Downtown DeKalb, Dekalb, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 86 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: sound stage, carnival, car show, local vendors.
Alley Art Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Alley Art Festival

Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm.
Geneva French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - August

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Chicago Jazz Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

This Illinois Jazz 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 Thu-Sun 11am-9:30pm.
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