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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.

Featured Events

March 7 - 8, 2026

zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

(715) 526-9769
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

September 26, 2026

Corn Fest Craft Show/Fleamarket

Grundy County Fairgrounds, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 11/26/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. Admission tickets are $2. This event will also include: full festival downtown morris, wed - sun.
Wheaton French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - September

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 1/24/2025

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

Brookfield Farmers Market - September

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

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

Quincy Farmers Market - September

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 7/31/2025

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

Nettlehorst French Market - September

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Elk Grove Farmers Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Elk Grove Farmers Market - September

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
September 23 - 27, 2026

Grundy County Corn Festival

Downtown Morris, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2026

This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-10pm; Thu 10am-10:30pm; Fri 10am-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, water fights, craft show, fleamarket, petting zoo,pony rides.
Morris University Center Craft Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Morris University Center Craft Fair

Morris University Center., Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 26 - 27, 2026

Art in the Barn

Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
First Congregational Church Craft and Market Day
September 2026 (dates not updated)

First Congregational Church Craft and Market Day

First Congregation Church of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 1/6/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pet rescue/adoption event.
Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Fest

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/26/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $95.
Woodstock Late Night Flea Market
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Woodstock Late Night Flea Market

McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
German Society Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

German Society Oktoberfest

Loves Park City Festival Grounds, Loves Park, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $7 - $10. This event will also include: miss oktoberfest pageant, bier barrel race for charity, barmaid race, yodeling contest.
Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Taft School, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/11/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
Dekalb Back Alley Market
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Dekalb Back Alley Market

Downtown, Dekalb, IL

Status: Updated 9/15/2025

This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, 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 Sat 9am-3pm.
Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race

Downtown Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, IL

Status: Updated 8/13/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kids area, wagon ride, petting zoo.
Geneva French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - September

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Manteno Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Manteno Oktoberfest

Downtown Main Street, Manteno, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show

Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
Edwardsville Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Edwardsville Art Fair

Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm.
Huntley Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Huntley Fall Fest

Huntley Park District, Huntley, IL

Status: Updated 9/6/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm.
Long Grove Apple Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Long Grove Apple Festival

Downtown, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
Peoria Fine Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Peoria Fine Art Fair

Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: children's art activities, community mural, live demonstrations.
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