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Illinois Festivals, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids Festivals, Art Shows 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 699 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
Brookfield Farmers Market

June 20 - October 31, 2026

brookfieldfarmers.com

(773) 329-5515
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

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

Bloomingdale Septemberfest
September 12, 2026

Bloomingdale Septemberfest

Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2026

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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 12, 2026

Gazebo Art Festival

Chandler Park, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 8/14/2026

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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 12, 2026

World Peace Day

Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2026

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: speakers, children's activities.
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The Sandwich Fair
September 9 - 13, 2026

The Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fair Grounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 5/21/2026

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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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Bolingbrook Jubilee
September 11 - 13, 2026

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Bolingbrook Jubilee
September 11 - 13, 2026

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/28/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Monee Fall Fest
September 11 - 13, 2026

Monee Fall Fest

Fireman's Park, Monee, IL

Status: Updated 7/30/2026

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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 . This event will also include: parade, car show, bingo, carinval.
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Broom Corn Festival
September 11 - 13, 2026

Broom Corn Festival

Downtown, Arcola, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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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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Pekin Marigold Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

Pekin Marigold Festival

Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

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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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Belleville Craft and Vendor Show
September 12 - 13, 2026

Belleville Craft and Vendor Show

Belle-Clair Expo Center, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 8/28/2026

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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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Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL

Status: Updated 3/23/2026

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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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Art on the Fox
September 12 - 13, 2026

Art on the Fox

Main & Washington Street, Algonquin, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, 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 .
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Art on the Prairie
September 12 - 13, 2026

Art on the Prairie

Warrenville Park District Recreation Center, Warrenville, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include hands-on art area for the children and adults to explore art.
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West End Arts Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

West End Arts Festival

Outside historic Stone Avenue Train Station, La Grange, IL

Status: Updated 8/19/2026

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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 12 - 13, 2026

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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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 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Festival of the Vine
September 12 - 13, 2026

Festival of the Vine

Downtown Geneva, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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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 restaurant and wine tastings cost for food & wine.
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Cantata Centennial Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cantata Centennial Festival

Cantata Campus, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 9/12/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-9:30pm.
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Market Days - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Market Days - September

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
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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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Grand Detour Arts Festival
September 13, 2026

Grand Detour Arts Festival

John Deere Historic Site, Dixon, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include student art show.
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Scandinavian Day Festival
September 13, 2026

Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL

Status: Updated 8/9/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5:30pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: morning church service, children's activities, pony rides.
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Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11
September 13, 2026

Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11

Central Park, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 8/20/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: cruise, memorial service for 9-11 and saluting our vets & troops.
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Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest
September 13, 2026

Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest

Lake Forest Train Station North Lot, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 8/20/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20.
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