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Illinois Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Vendor Events, Farmers Markets 2025–2026.

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.

Featured Events

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

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.

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.

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.

September 19 - 21, 2025

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(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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2025–2026

Movie in the Park - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Movie in the Park - July

Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 5/24/2024

This Illinois Film Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths.
Wheaton French Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - July

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 - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 2/23/2023

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.
Elk Grove Farmers Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Elk Grove Farmers Market - July

At the Clock Tower, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 3/5/2024

This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
Brookfield Farmers Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - July

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 3/5/2024

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 2025 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - July

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 7/1/2024

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Nettlehorst French Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - July

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, 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.
Champaign County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Champaign County Fair

Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL

Status: Updated 3/15/2024

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.
Crawford County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Crawford County Fair

Fairgrounds, Oblong, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2024

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 Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm, Mon 8am-10pm, Tue 8am-10pm, Wed 8am-10pm, Thu 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm. This event will also include: demo derby, rodeo, go kart races, tractor and truck pull.
Edgar County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Edgar County Fair

Fairgrounds, Paris, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2024

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 $3 - $15. This event will also include amusements.
July 26 - 27, 2025

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.
Homegrown Arts and Music Festival
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Homegrown Arts and Music Festival

Basecamp Pup and Eatery, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 5/10/2024

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 2025 (dates not updated)

Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

Whisky Business, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2024

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $34 - $90.
Ville Market Craft Event
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Ville Market Craft Event

Shelbyville IL 4H Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, IL

Status: Updated 2/2/2024

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include face painting and other misc.
Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market - July

Metra Parking Lot, Glen Ellyn, 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.
Geneva French Market - July
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - July

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, 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.
McLean County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

McLean County Fair

McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2024

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 All Days 8am-9pm. Admission tickets are $4 - $16.
Lake County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Lake County Fair

Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 2/7/2024

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 10am-11pm, Thu 10am-11pm, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
Dupage County Fair
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Dupage County Fair

Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 5/10/2024

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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: carnival rides, petting zoo, climbing wall, sheep shear.
Algonquin Founders' Days
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Algonquin Founders' Days

Spella Park, Algonquin, IL

Status: Updated 5/9/2024

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 8am-7pm. Admission tickets are $2 - $5. This event will also include: carnival, kids games, special needs carnival, parade, fireworks, fun run.
Wicker Park Festival
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/5/2024

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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/28/2024

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 3pm-10pm, Sun 3pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
Heritage Days
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Heritage Days

American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL

Status: Updated 5/13/2024

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.
Art at the Glen
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Art at the Glen

Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 12/6/2023

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 All Days 10am-5pm.
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