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Illinois Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Farmers Markets, Marketplace Expos 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 712 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
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

Kane County Flea Market - May
May 2 - 3, 2026

Kane County Flea Market - May

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 4/5/2026

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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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Deer Park Art Show
May 2 - 3, 2026

Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Town Center, Deer Park, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
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Art in Wilder Park
May 2 - 3, 2026

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park, Elmhurst, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. This event will also include kids' activities provided by elmhurst art museum.
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Rosewood Farm Spring Artisan Market
May 3, 2026

Rosewood Farm Spring Artisan Market

Rosewood Farm, Sugar Grove, IL

Status: Updated 4/7/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: kids crafts, farm animals, cash bar, shopping.
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Lilac Times Arts & Crafts Fair
May 3, 2026

Lilac Times Arts & Crafts Fair

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
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Rootabaga Jazz Festival
May 5 - 9, 2026

Rootabaga Jazz Festival

Various Locations, Galesburg, IL

Status: Updated 4/9/2026

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival 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 Tue 7pm-8:30pm; Wed, Fri 6pm-10pm; Thu 7pm-10pm; Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $30.
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Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair
May 8 - 9, 2026

Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair

Good Samaritan UMC, Addison, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include good sam cafe will be open both days.
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Naperville Food Truck Festival
May 9, 2026

Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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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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Spring Market Faire
May 9, 2026

Spring Market Faire

Prairie View Community Center, Morton Grove, IL

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm. This event will also include: free prize raffles, free photo booth.
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Spring Naperville Food Truck Festival
May 9, 2026

Spring Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 3/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
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Hometown Plant and Craft Sale
May 9, 2026

Hometown Plant and Craft Sale

Rolling Meadows Park Central Building OUTSIDE, Rolling Meadows, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Market Days - May
May 9, 2026

Market Days - May

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 4/17/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Peoria Heights Fine Arts Fair
May 9 - 10, 2026

Peoria Heights Fine Arts Fair

Peoria Heights Tower Park, Peoria Heights, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - May
May 9 - 10, 2026

Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - May

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $25.
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Kite Festival
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Kite Festival

Heritage Park, Homer Glen, IL

Status: Updated 3/20/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths.
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Northbrook Art in the Park
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Northbrook Art in the Park

Northbrook Park District - Village Green, Northbrook, IL

Status: Updated 2/24/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Blooming Fest
May 16, 2026

Blooming Fest

Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include: garden club plant sale, music, entertainment, children's activities, auto exhibit.
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Streator Food Truck Festival
May 16, 2026

Streator Food Truck Festival

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 4/6/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-7pm.
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Saint Dismas Church Rummage and Bake Sale
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Dismas Church Rummage and Bake Sale

Saint Dismas Church, Waukegan, IL

Status: Updated 3/31/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Art on the Square
May 15 - 17, 2026

Art on the Square

Public Square, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 10/8/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' hands-on activities.
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Chocolate Fest
May 15 - 17, 2026

Chocolate Fest

Long Grove Historic Village, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

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This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include children's activities.
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Chicago Mayfest
May 15 - 17, 2026

Chicago Mayfest

1000 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/18/2026

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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 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: chicago dog expo & pet parade, kids day america, and the hometown heroes.
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Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 16 - 17, 2026

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL

Web: springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org

Status: Updated 12/16/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's tent; community mural project.
(734) 546-1200
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Rhubarb Festival
May 17, 2026

Rhubarb Festival

Small Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, kids zone, museum tours, pie eating contest, rhubarb pies and jams for sale.
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