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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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Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show

December 6 - 7, 2025

lhs210.net

(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL

Lemont High School Athletic Boosters is proud to host our 3rd annual craft show. Over 220 booths that feature homemade crafts, woodworking, fashion, holiday decor, unique jewelry, kid and pet items, baked goods, personalized items and so much more! Concessions will be available. Parking garage onsite. $5 admissions. Children under 12 free.

Last Chance Craft & Art Show

December 13 - 14, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Grayslake Summer Season - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - August

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: balloons, face painting, music.
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Western Springs French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - August

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

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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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Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Aug
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Aug

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Farm Progress Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Farm Progress Show

4275 E Mound Rd., Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

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This Illinois Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Wed 8am-5pm; Thu 8am-4pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
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Wheaton French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - August

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2024

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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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Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - August

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 1/24/2025

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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.
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Brookfield Farmers Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - August

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

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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 .
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Quincy Farmers Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - August

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Nettlehorst French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - August

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

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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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Elk Grove Farmers Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Elk Grove Farmers Market - August

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
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Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
August 29 - 30, 2026

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest

Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL

Web: craftproductionsinc.com

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include: yard games, craft demonstrations, wine and beer garden, food trucks, dj.
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Alley Art Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Alley Art Festival

Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm.
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Geneva French Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - August

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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Chicago Jazz Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 11am-9:30pm.
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Yorkville Hometown Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Yorkville Hometown Days

Beecher Park, Yorkville, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. This event will also include: ultimate air dogs, live bands, bags contest,car show, carnival, family area.
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Orion Fall Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Orion Fall Festival

Central Park, Orion, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 8am-6pm.
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Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival

Church Street, Niles, IL

Status: Updated 7/23/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-11:30pm. This event will also include sunday procession with traditional flight of the angels.
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Maple Park Fun Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Maple Park Fun Fest

Downtown, Maple Park, IL

Status: Updated 5/7/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: car show, parade and kids' bike parade, fireworks show, 5k fun run, bags tourney.
4.14/5
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Duquoin State Fair
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Duquoin State Fair

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $30.
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Pana Tri-County Fair
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Pana Tri-County Fair

Fairgrounds Road, Pana, IL

Status: Updated 7/31/2025

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $2 - $20.
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Naperville Jaycees Last Fling
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Naperville Jaycees Last Fling

Downtown, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, carnival, bags tournaments, parade, beer gardens.
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Kewanee Hog Days
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Kewanee Hog Days

Downtown/West Park for Flea Market/Craft Show, Kewanee, IL

Status: Updated 3/13/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm; Mon 11am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, mud volleyball, world's largest bbq, model t show, kids day on monday.
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Taste of Polonia Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10:30pm; Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
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Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown, Arthur, IL

Status: Updated 6/4/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm; Mon 9am-5pm.
4.14/5
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