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Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids 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 701 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.

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Brookfield Farmers Market

June 20 - October 31, 2026

brookfieldfarmers.com

(773) 329-5515
Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

We proudly accept SNAP and Link Match benefits, helping make fresh, local products accessible to everyone in our community. The Brookfield Farmers Market features more than 75 vendors each week, with over 150 vendors participating throughout the season through our rotating vendor program. In addition to local farmers, food producers, artisans, and small businesses, we host a Young Entrepreneurs Market for youth ages 16 and under. This special market section provides young business owners the opportunity to gain real-world experience in entrepreneurship, customer service, marketing, and money management while selling their own handmade and app

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!

Brookfield Creative Arts Festival

September 19 - 20, 2026

brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts

(773) 329-5515
Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

The Brookfield Creative Arts Festival is a lively two-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the heart of Brookfield. Where artists, makers, performers, and creatives from across the region will transform Brookfield into an inspiring outdoor gallery and creative marketplace, featuring original artwork, live music, theater, dance, interactive demonstrations, and a wide range of family-friendly activities for

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Bockfest
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Bockfest

Main St Roselle and Pollyana Brewery, Roselle, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm.
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Pet-A-Palooza - a Celebration of Pets
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Pet-A-Palooza - a Celebration of Pets

Woodstock Spiritual Center of Woodstock, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2026

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This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
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Geneva French Market - April
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - April

Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Spring Native American Market
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Spring Native American Market

Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Lake County Spring Home Show
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Lake County Spring Home Show

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

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This Illinois Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
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Saint Louis Antique Festival
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Saint Louis Antique Festival

Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets, Lake Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 4/7/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Friday's Food & Art - May
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - May

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 3/21/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
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Country Spring Quilt Show
April - May 2027 (dates not updated)

Country Spring Quilt Show

Otto Center, Arthur, IL

Status: Updated 3/27/2026

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This Illinois Fiber Arts Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include quilt classes.
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Cortland Craft & Vendor Show
April - May 2027 (dates not updated)

Cortland Craft & Vendor Show

Cortland Lion's Club, Cortland, IL

Status: Updated 3/24/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths.
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One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
April 30 - May 2, 2027

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
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Dutch Days Festival
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Dutch Days Festival

Downtown Fulton Business District, Fulton, IL

Status: Updated 3/17/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-9pm; Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, contests, demonstrations, presentations, windmill tours, kid games, heritage canyo.
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Spring Artisan Marketplace
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Spring Artisan Marketplace

Arts in Bartlett, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 3/28/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
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Red Carpet Corridor Festival Craft & Flea Market
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Red Carpet Corridor Festival Craft & Flea Market

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, IL

Status: Updated 3/29/2026

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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 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Spring Gas Up & Swap Meet
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Spring Gas Up & Swap Meet

23946 State Highway 3, Dow, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, film, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
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The Melting Pot Market - May
May 2027 (dates not updated)

The Melting Pot Market - May

Civic Park, Granite City, IL

Status: Updated 4/5/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-3pm.
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Finders Spring Market
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Finders Spring Market

Progress City USA, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

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This Illinois Vintage will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.
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Lebanon May Market
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Lebanon May Market

Downtown, Lebanon, IL

Status: Updated 11/21/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Rosemont International Gem and Jewelry Show
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Rosemont International Gem and Jewelry Show

Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 4/12/2026

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This Illinois Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
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Kane County Flea Market - May
May 2027 (dates not updated)

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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Chicago Market For Makers - May
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago Market For Makers - May

Artifact Event Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/9/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
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Deer Park Art Show
May 2027 (dates not updated)

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 2027 (dates not updated)

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 2027 (dates not updated)

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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