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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.

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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - March

March 7 - 8, 2026

zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

(715) 526-9769
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more

Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair

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.

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

May 16 - 17, 2026

springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org

(734) 546-1200
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.

Prairie Arts Festival

May 23 - 24, 2026

prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes..

(847) 923-3605
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL

An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, food truck vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. Free admission and parking. Featured art includes: clay/pottery, digital, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, musical instruments, natural materials, painting (including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, watercolor), paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood all crafted by the artist.

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.

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.

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

Crafts on the River - Fall Craft Show & Cruise-In
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafts on the River - Fall Craft Show & Cruise-In

Cutright Park, Chillicothe, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include cruise in.
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Streator Fall Food Truck Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Streator Fall Food Truck Fest

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 8/28/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm.
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Gibson City Harvest Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Gibson City Harvest Festival

Downtown, Gibson City, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-12 midnight.
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Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

Town Square, Mount Pulaski, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-11pm; Thu-Sun 8am-11pm.
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West Dundee Heritage Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West Dundee Heritage Fest

Downtown, West Dundee, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: classic car show, amusement ride, kids' activities, chili cook-off.
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Fall Fest Des Plaines
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Fest Des Plaines

Lake Park, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 8/9/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-7pm.
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Belleville Craft and Vendor Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Belleville Craft and Vendor Show

Belle-Clair Expo Center, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 8/12/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Greenwich Village Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Greenwich Village Art Fair

Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/19/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's activity tent.
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Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show

Riverfront West Dundee, West Dundee, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

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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 held during heritage fest - food & entertainment run by the village.
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Art Spectacular at the Carillon
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Art Spectacular at the Carillon

Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 12/17/2024

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: artist demos, silent auction, basket raffle, local music only, vip tent & artists dinner.
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West Side Arts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West Side Arts

West Side Park, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. This event will also include: crafts, children's activities, etc.
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-7pm.
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Finders Harvest Market
September 19, 2026

Finders Harvest Market

Progress City USA, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.
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Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September
September 19, 2026

Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September

DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Dwight Harvest Days
September 17 - 20, 2026

Dwight Harvest Days

Downtown Dwight, Dwight, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
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Saint Dismas Rummage Sale & Bake Sale
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Dismas Rummage Sale & Bake Sale

Saint Dismas Church, Waukegan, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have flea market exhibitors and no food booths.
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Arts in Central Park
September 18 - 20, 2026

Arts in Central Park

Central Park, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' art shop, kids' art activities, demonstrations.
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Berwyn Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Berwyn Oktoberfest

Berwyn's Historic Depot District, Berwyn, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2025

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This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: amusements and carnival, children's area, beer garden.
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Autum in the Park Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Autum in the Park Festival

Village of Palos Park Village Green, Palos Park, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-11pm.
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Italian Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Italian Fest

Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k run, games, children's area, bocce ball tourney, grape stomp, bike ride.
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Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 19 - 20, 2026

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
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McHs Fall Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026

McHs Fall Festival

Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL

Status: Updated 1/21/2026

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
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Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Naperville Riverwalk, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 2/13/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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