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Illinois Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Vendor Events, Farmers Markets 2025–2026.

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 728 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
Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show

December 7 - 8, 2024

(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL

Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355

Last Chance Craft & Art Show

December 14 - 15, 2024

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.

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

May 17 - 18, 2025

socaf.org

(217) 652-0136
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.

Art in the Village

June 21 - 22, 2025

northshoreartleague.org

(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take 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 100 years ago!  As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.

Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest

September 19 - 21, 2025

facebook.com/people/I-Love-Grill-Lemonade-L..

(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL

Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2025–2026

Rock Island Grand Prix
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Rock Island Grand Prix

The District, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 5/1/2024

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This Illinois Sports Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8:30am-10pm, Sun 8:30am-6pm. This event will also include go-kart street races.
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Saint Louis Fall Antique Festival
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Saint Louis Fall Antique Festival

Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 7/10/2024

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $6.
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Duquoin State Fair
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Duquoin State Fair

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 6/5/2024

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $30.
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Pana Tri-County Fair
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Pana Tri-County Fair

Fairgrounds Road, Pana, IL

Status: Updated 7/17/2024

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $2 - $20.
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Naperville Jaycees Last Fling
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Naperville Jaycees Last Fling

Downtown, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2024

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, carnival, bags tournaments, parade, beer gardens.
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Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival

Church Street, Niles, IL

Status: Updated 7/17/2024

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11:30pm, Sat 12pm-11:30pm, Sun 12pm-11:30pm, Mon 12pm-11:30pm. This event will also include sunday procession with traditional flight of the angels.
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African Festival of the Arts
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

African Festival of the Arts

Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2024

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This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $350. This event will also include: children's pavillion, beer/wine garden, health & wellness village, drum village, blues par.
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Chicago Cup Soccer Tournament
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Chicago Cup Soccer Tournament

Vernon Hills Athletic Complex, Vernon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 6/20/2024

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This Illinois Sports Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include games.
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Kewanee Hog Days
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Kewanee Hog Days

Downtown/West Park for Flea Market/Craft Show, Kewanee, IL

Status: Updated 5/20/2024

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-11pm, Mon 11am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, mud volleyball, world's largest bbq, model t show, kids day on monday.
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Taste of Polonia Festival
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/12/2023

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10:30pm, Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
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Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown, Arthur, IL

Status: Updated 5/13/2024

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 9am-5pm.
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Frankfort Fall Festival
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Frankfort Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 12/14/2023

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 10am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival.
3.79/5
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Septemberfest
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)

Septemberfest

Robert Atcher Municipal Center grounds, Schaumburg, IL

Status: Updated 11/29/2023

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-10pm, Mon 10am-9pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts show, carnival, fireworks, craft beer & wine, taste, bingo, parade.
4.21/5
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Deer Path Art League Sixty-Ninth Art Fair on the Square
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Deer Path Art League Sixty-Ninth Art Fair on the Square

Market Square, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 12/12/2023

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include young artists market area.
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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival

Island Park, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 7/5/2024

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be All Days 11am-6:30pm.
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Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally

Vince Grady Field at WIU Campus, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 8/27/2024

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This Illinois Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 7am-9:30pm.
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Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 8/14/2024

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This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15. This event will also include: beer garden, bubble show, face painter, balloon artist.
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Bloomingdale Septemberfest
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Bloomingdale Septemberfest

Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, IL

Status: Updated 6/13/2024

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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 2025 (dates not updated)

Gazebo Art Festival

Chandler Park, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 8/27/2024

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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 2025 (dates not updated)

World Peace Day

Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 8/29/2024

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-7pm. This event will also include: speakers, children's activities.
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The Sandwich Fair
September 2025 (dates not updated)

The Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fair Grounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 2/28/2024

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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 All Days 8am-10pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: carnival, competitive exhibits, commercial exhibits, many food vendors, livestock judging.
4.07/5
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Monee Fall Fest
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Monee Fall Fest

Fireman's Park, Monee, IL

Status: Updated 7/2/2024

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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 Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, car show, bingo, carinval.
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Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/17/2024

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's area.
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Broom Corn Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Broom Corn Festival

Downtown, Arcola, IL

Status: Updated 4/4/2024

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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 10am-7pm, 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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