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 728 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.
Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
December 7 - 8, 2024
(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL
Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 14 - 15, 2024
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.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 17 - 18, 2025
socaf.org
(217) 652-0136
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.
Art in the Village
June 21 - 22, 2025
northshoreartleague.org
(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL
The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take 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 100 years ago! As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.
Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest
September 19 - 21, 2025
facebook.com/people/I-Love-Grill-Lemonade-L..
(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL
Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Movie in the Park - July
Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 5/24/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Wheaton French Market - July
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 2/23/2023
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Elk Grove Farmers Market - July
At the Clock Tower, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Brookfield Farmers Market - July
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Quincy Farmers Market - July
Washington Park, Quincy, IL
Status: Updated 7/1/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Nettlehorst French Market - July
Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Champaign County Fair
Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL
Status: Updated 3/15/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Crawford County Fair
Fairgrounds, Oblong, IL
Status: Updated 6/3/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Edgar County Fair
Fairgrounds, Paris, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2024
July 26 - 27, 2025
Geneva Arts Fair
Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 11/14/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Homegrown Arts and Music Festival
Basecamp Pup and Eatery, Lisle, IL
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
Whisky Business, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Ville Market Craft Event
Shelbyville IL 4H Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, IL
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market - July
Metra Parking Lot, Glen Ellyn, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Geneva French Market - July
Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
McLean County Fair
McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Lake County Fair
Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 2/7/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Dupage County Fair
Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Algonquin Founders' Days
Spella Park, Algonquin, IL
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Wicker Park Festival
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/28/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Heritage Days
American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Art at the Glen
Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL
Status: Updated 12/6/2023