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Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids 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 701 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.

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Brookfield Farmers Market

June 20 - October 31, 2026

brookfieldfarmers.com

(773) 329-5515
Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

We proudly accept SNAP and Link Match benefits, helping make fresh, local products accessible to everyone in our community. The Brookfield Farmers Market features more than 75 vendors each week, with over 150 vendors participating throughout the season through our rotating vendor program. In addition to local farmers, food producers, artisans, and small businesses, we host a Young Entrepreneurs Market for youth ages 16 and under. This special market section provides young business owners the opportunity to gain real-world experience in entrepreneurship, customer service, marketing, and money management while selling their own handmade and app

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!

Brookfield Creative Arts Festival

September 19 - 20, 2026

brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts

(773) 329-5515
Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

The Brookfield Creative Arts Festival is a lively two-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the heart of Brookfield. Where artists, makers, performers, and creatives from across the region will transform Brookfield into an inspiring outdoor gallery and creative marketplace, featuring original artwork, live music, theater, dance, interactive demonstrations, and a wide range of family-friendly activities for

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Holiday Market
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Holiday Market

Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/4/2025

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This Illinois Indie Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Gallery of Gifts Holiday Show & Sale
November 20 - December 23, 2026

Gallery of Gifts Holiday Show & Sale

Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Yuletide Treasures
October - December 2026 (dates not updated)

Yuletide Treasures

Dupage Art League Gallery & School, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 9/6/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: art classes, gift shop, monthly gallery shows.
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Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)

Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park

Centennial Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 11/25/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
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Holiday Treasures
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)

Holiday Treasures

McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

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This Illinois Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Dickens Holiday Village in Downtown Antioch
November 2026 - January 2027 (dates not updated)

Dickens Holiday Village in Downtown Antioch

Kringle's Christmas Village, Antioch, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Chicago All Access New Years Eve (Nye) Bar Crawl
December 2026 - January 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago All Access New Years Eve (Nye) Bar Crawl

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/26/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 8pm-12 midnight; Thu 12 midnight-2am. Admission tickets are $10 - $20. This event will also include: nye, new year's, bar crawl, chicago, holiday, tickets, event, pub crawl.
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Bald Eagle Days
January 2027 (dates not updated)

Bald Eagle Days

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 12/15/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $6.
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Bald Eagle Festival
January 2027 (dates not updated)

Bald Eagle Festival

Pere Marquette Lodge, Grafton, IL

Status: Updated 12/15/2025

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include live eagle show.
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Quad Cities Farm Show
January 2027 (dates not updated)

Quad Cities Farm Show

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 12/16/2025

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This Illinois Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival
January 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival

King's, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/11/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $90.
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Saint Charles Home Show
January 2027 (dates not updated)

Saint Charles Home Show

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
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Botanical Soiree LLC - Illinois Plant Show
January 30 - 31, 2027

Botanical Soiree LLC - Illinois Plant Show

Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 7/7/2026

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This Illinois Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: plant swap, influencers, kids space.
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Valentine Craft and Vendor Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Valentine Craft and Vendor Show

Chateau Orleans Banquets, Darien, IL

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include giveaways and raffles.
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Flock to the Rock '26
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Flock to the Rock '26

Rock Falls American Legion, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: hoo haven wildlife rehab & education, native american storytelling & more.
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Carbondale Valentine's Day Craft Sale
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Carbondale Valentine's Day 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 valentines day specials at our food service area.
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Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival

King's, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $90. This event will also include: food + drink, festival, tequila, tasting, chicago, tickets, event.
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Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventure Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventure Show

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 12/27/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
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Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association Home Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association Home Show

Bend Expo, East Moline, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2026

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
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Oakbrook Home Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Oakbrook Home Show

Drury Lane Theater & Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include seminars & demonstrations.
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University of Chicago Folk Festival
February 2027 (dates not updated)

University of Chicago Folk Festival

University of Chicago Mandel Hall, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8pm-10pm; Sat 7:30pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $35.
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QCCA Rv/Camping Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

QCCA Rv/Camping Show

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 1/3/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $8.
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Tinley Park Spring Home Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Tinley Park Spring Home Show

Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Gateway Home Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Gateway Home Show

Gateway Center - Ballrooms C & D, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
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