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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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Festival of the Vine
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Festival of the Vine

Downtown Geneva, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

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.
Scandinavian Day Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

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.
Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11

Central Park, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 8/5/2025

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.
Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest

Lake Forest Train Station North Lot, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20.
Bark in the Park
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bark in the Park

Hattendorf Park, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include: pooch parade (1pm), 25+ dog related vendors, make and take craft, agility and cgc testing.
Morton Pumpkin Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Morton Pumpkin Festival

Jefferson Grade School, Morton, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3:30pm-7pm; Thu-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, 10k/2mile, pancake breakfast, carnival, princess pageant, pumpkin weigh off.
Bolingbrook Jubilee
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/30/2025

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 12pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-11pm.
Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair

Downtown, Murphysboro, IL

Status: Updated 8/8/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival, contests, kids' area.
September 12 - 13, 2026

Art on the Fox

Main & Washington Street, Algonquin, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

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 .
Bolingbrook Jubilee Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bolingbrook Jubilee Car Show

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/30/2025

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 Sat 10am-3pm.
Cantata Centennial Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cantata Centennial Festival

Cantata Campus, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 9/12/2025

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.
Fall Food Truck Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Food Truck Festival

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 1/3/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm.
Market Days - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Market Days - September

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
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

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.
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

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.
Gibson City Harvest Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Gibson City Harvest Festival

Downtown, Gibson City, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-12 midnight.
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

Town Square, Mount Pulaski, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-11pm; Thu-Sun 8am-11pm.
West Dundee Heritage Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West Dundee Heritage Fest

Downtown, West Dundee, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: classic car show, amusement ride, kids' activities, chili cook-off.
Fall Fest Des Plaines
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Fest Des Plaines

Lake Park, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 8/9/2025

This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-7pm.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
Belleville Craft and Vendor Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Belleville Craft and Vendor Show

Belle-Clair Expo Center, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 8/12/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Greenwich Village Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Greenwich Village Art Fair

Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/19/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have 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 Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's activity tent.
Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show

Riverfront West Dundee, West Dundee, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include held during heritage fest - food & entertainment run by the village.
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Art Spectacular at the Carillon

Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 12/17/2024

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: artist demos, silent auction, basket raffle, local music only, vip tent & artists dinner.
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