Illinois Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets 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 711 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.
Logan Square Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026
logansquareaf.com
(773) 878-2900
Logan Square Centennial Monument - Chicago, IL
Back in 2026! A celebration of the art, music and culture of Logan Square. This event has moved to the square and is getting back to its roots! With a great lineup of music and food and local craft vendors, it is a do not miss!
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.
Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn
August 22 - 23, 2026
downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts
(630) 943-0643
Lake Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, IL
This is a juried fine arts show held in the Chicago western suburb of Glen Ellyn. All booth spaces are along a concrete walkway that winds through century-old oak trees surrounding picturesque Lake Ellyn. This year we will continue to limit the number of artists to 70 to concentrate all artist booths along the main path between the main entrance and the boathouse area.
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!
June 6 - 27, 2026
Nettlehorst French Market - June
Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/4/2026
June 6 - 27, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market - June
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
June 26 - 27, 2026
Sandwich Early Day Engine Club Show
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich, IL
Status: Updated 5/24/2026
June 26 - 27, 2026
Malta Days Festival
Lion's Park, Malta, IL
Status: Updated 2/27/2026
June 27, 2026
Family Fishing Day
Johnson Park, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 6/11/2026
June 7 - 28, 2026
Geneva French Market - June
Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 5/31/2026
June 24 - 28, 2026
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
700 Main Street N.W., Bourbonnais, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
June 24 - 28, 2026
Swedish Days - Geneva, IL
Downtown, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
June 25 - 28, 2026
Abate of Illinois State Party
Menard County Fairgrounds, Petersburg, IL
Status: Updated 6/12/2026
June 25 - 28, 2026
Macomb Heritage Days
Chandler Park, Macomb, IL
Status: Updated 5/30/2026
June 25 - 28, 2026
Homer Community Festival
Heritage Park, Homer Glen, IL
Status: Updated 5/31/2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Long Grove Strawberry Fest
Historic Business District, Long Grove, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Lanark Old Settler's Day
Lanark City Park, Lanark, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Midsummer Arts Faire
Washington Park, Quincy, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
June 26 - 28, 2026
Logan Square Arts Festival
Logan Square Centennial Monument, Chicago, IL
Web: logansquareaf.com
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
June 27 - 28, 2026
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
June 27 - 28, 2026
Millennium Art Festival
On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/22/2026
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Sunset Sessions Car and Vendor Show
Downers Sand Club Sports Bar and Grill, Downers Grove, IL
Status: Updated 5/25/2025
June 28, 2026
Sunday Artist and Maker Market - June
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL
Status: Updated 6/1/2026
June 15 - 29, 2026
Crete Farmer's Market - June
Crete United Methodist Church, Crete, IL
Status: Updated 6/1/2026
June 2026 (dates not updated)
RiverFest
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen, IL
Status: Updated 6/5/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Hickory Hills Street Fair
Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL
Status: Updated 5/8/2025
July 2, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day Celebration
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
July 3 - 4, 2026
Glencoe's Independence Day Celebration
Lakefront Park, Glencoe, IL
Status: Updated 4/21/2026





