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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

Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival

Volunteer Park / Kaneland John Shields, Sugar Grove, IL

Status: Updated 6/13/2025

This Illinois Marketplace Expo 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 Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm.
Dupage County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Dupage County Fair

Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/8/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-11pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $12.
Kishwaukee Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Kishwaukee Fest

NIU & Sycamore, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: special event. farmers market, car show, drum & bugle corps show.
Geneva Arts Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva Arts Fair

Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 11/14/2024

This Illinois Craft Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
Crete Farmer's Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Crete Farmer's Market - July

Crete United Methodist Church, Crete, IL

Status: Updated 5/9/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be .
Grayslake Summer Season - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - July

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 - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - July

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 5/10/2025

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

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - July

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

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 .
Friday's Food & Art - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - August

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.
Radiofest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Radiofest

Medinah Shriners, Addison, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 7am-5pm.
JEFF Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

JEFF Fest

Jefferson Memorial Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 2pm-10pm.
August 1 - 2, 2026

Tylerman International Film Festival

Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

This Illinois Film Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. Admission tickets are $25. This event will also include: tank park, 1st division museum, mccormick mansion tour, golf.
Cornfest and Arts & Crafts Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Cornfest and Arts & Crafts Fair

Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows, IL

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: cornfest meals, arts & crafts fair, face painting, balloon twisting.
AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair

Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-8pm.
Northbrook Days Festival
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Northbrook Days Festival

Downtown Northbrook, Northbrook, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 1pm-9pm.
Kankakee County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kankakee County Fair

Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-12 midnight; Sun 7am-9pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: school bus figure 8, demo derby, truck/tractor pulls, ipra rodeo.
Taste of Roselle
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of Roselle

Main Street Roselle, Roselle, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-8pm.
Dancing in the Streets
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Dancing in the Streets

1725 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Kane County Flea Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - August

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
Summer Harvest Festival at Chaplin Creek Village
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Summer Harvest Festival at Chaplin Creek Village

Chaplin Creek Village, Franklin Grove, IL

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: big rig show, kids area.
Festival of the Arts
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Festival of the Arts

Cook Park, Libertyville, IL

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Illinois Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include children's activities.
Wilmette Art Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Wilmette Art Fair

Downtown Wilmette, Wilmette, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Peach Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Peach Festival

Pere Marquette Lodge, Grafton, IL

Status: Updated 11/8/2024

This Illinois Craft Show will have 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 Sun 11am-3pm.
Crete Farmer's Market
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Crete Farmer's Market

Crete United Methodist Church, Crete, IL

Status: Updated 7/2/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths.
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