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Illinois Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets 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 711 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
Art in the Village

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.

Logan Square Arts Festival

June 26 - 28, 2026

logansquareaf.com

(773) 878-2900
Logan Square Centennial Monument - Chicago, IL

Back in 2026! A celebration of the art, music and culture of Logan Square. This event has moved to the square and is getting back to its roots! With a great lineup of music and food and local craft vendors, it is a do not miss!

La Grange Art and Craft Fair

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.

AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair

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.

Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn

August 22 - 23, 2026

downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts

(630) 943-0643
Lake Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, IL

This is a juried fine arts show held in the Chicago western suburb of Glen Ellyn. All booth spaces are along a concrete walkway that winds through century-old oak trees surrounding picturesque Lake Ellyn. This year we will continue to limit the number of artists to 70 to concentrate all artist booths along the main path between the main entrance and the boathouse area.

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest

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.

Septemberfest

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

Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market
September 27, 2026

Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market

Sanctuary Events, Plainfield, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include a full cash bar and food from sovereign.
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Geneva French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - September

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Manteno Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Manteno Oktoberfest

Downtown Main Street, Manteno, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show

Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
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Edwardsville Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Edwardsville Art Fair

Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm.
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Huntley Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Huntley Fall Fest

Huntley Park District, Huntley, IL

Status: Updated 9/6/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm.
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Long Grove Apple Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Long Grove Apple Festival

Downtown, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
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Peoria Fine Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Peoria Fine Art Fair

Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: children's art activities, community mural, live demonstrations.
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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Hyde Park Jazz Fest

Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/16/2025

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
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Randolph Street Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Randolph Street Market - September

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
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Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm
October 3, 2026

Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm

Semi's Greenhouse & Farm Market, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: lumberjack show, skillet toss, pumpkin/apple farm, corn maze, haunted house, petting zoo.
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World Music Festival Chicago
September 25 - October 4, 2026

World Music Festival Chicago

Various Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

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This Illinois World Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be .
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Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival

Downtown-Various Venues, Urbana, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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This Illinois Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $50.
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Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts
October 2 - 4, 2026

Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include we have overhead music piped into the show.
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The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
October 2 - 4, 2026

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

Downtown Highwood, Highwood, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: pumpkins to carve, trick or treating, costume contests, pumpkin parade, petting zoo, 5k.
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Apple Fest
October 2 - 4, 2026

Apple Fest

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
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Harvest Craft & Vendor Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Harvest Craft & Vendor Show

Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 7/15/2025

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This Illinois Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5-10 food booths. Admission tickets are $1.
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Family Weekend Craft Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Family Weekend Craft Sale

Student Center, SIUC, Carbondale, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: football game, and other family weekend events including raku firing, wax hands, henna.
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Cider & Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair
October 3 - 4, 2026

Cider & Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair

Edgebrook, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 1/7/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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Sugar Creek Arts Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Beautiful Uptown Normal, Normal, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Autumn on Parade
October 3 - 4, 2026

Autumn on Parade

Downtown Courthouse Lawn and surrounding streets, Oregon, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: tractor show, car show, parade, kids' fun zone.
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Lebanon Fall Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lebanon Fall Festival

Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Oktoberfest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Oktoberfest

St Joseph School, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, film and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-12 midnight.
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