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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

Frankfort Fall Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Frankfort Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival.
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Septemberfest
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Septemberfest

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, Schaumburg, IL

Status: Updated 12/16/2024

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10am-9pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts show, carnival, fireworks, craft beer & wine, taste, bingo, parade.
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African Festival of the Arts
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/7/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
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Deer Path Art League Seventieth Art Fair on the Square
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Deer Path Art League Seventieth Art Fair on the Square

Market Square, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 2/19/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun-Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include young artists market area.
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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival

Island Park, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 7/23/2025

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be .
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Friday's Food & Art - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - September

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
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Edgewater Music Fest
September 4 - 6, 2026

Edgewater Music Fest

5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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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 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally

Vince Grady Field at WIU Campus, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 9/2/2025

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This Illinois Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm; Sat 7am-9:30pm.
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Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
September 5 - 6, 2026

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

The District, Rock Island, Illinois, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Sports Event will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 8am-4pm. This event will also include go-kart street races.
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Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: beer garden, bubble show, face painter, balloon artist.
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Bloomingdale Septemberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bloomingdale Septemberfest

Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, IL

Status: Updated 2/13/2025

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm.
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Gazebo Art Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Gazebo Art Festival

Chandler Park, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 7/28/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
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World Peace Day
September 2026 (dates not updated)

World Peace Day

Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2025

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. This event will also include: speakers, children's activities.
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The Sandwich Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

The Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fair Grounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

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This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: carnival, competitive exhibits, commercial exhibits, many food vendors, livestock judging.
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Monee Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Monee Fall Fest

Fireman's Park, Monee, IL

Status: Updated 7/28/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 11:30am-11pm; Sun 9am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, car show, bingo, carinval.
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Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's area.
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Broom Corn Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Broom Corn Festival

Downtown, Arcola, IL

Status: Updated 4/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, 5/10k race, music, food, craft and vendor displays.
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Retro on Roscoe
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/14/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 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-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
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Kane County Flea Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - September

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Mundelein Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mundelein Arts Festival

Kracklauer Park, Mundelein, IL

Status: Updated 6/12/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Pekin Marigold Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Pekin Marigold Festival

Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

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This Illinois Parade will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, entertainment, kids' games, petting zoo, carnival, etc.
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Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL

Status: Updated 3/26/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: kids' area, live music.
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West End Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West End Arts Festival

Outside historic Stone Avenue Train Station, La Grange, IL

Status: Updated 8/24/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Printers Row Lit Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.
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