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.
Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
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.
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
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.
Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair
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.
Art in the Village
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.
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.
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.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
West Side Arts
West Side Park, Champaign, IL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL
Status: Updated 7/18/2025
September 19, 2026
Finders Harvest Market
Progress City USA, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 11/20/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Dismas Rummage Sale & Bake Sale
Saint Dismas Church, Waukegan, IL
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Berwyn Oktoberfest
Berwyn's Historic Depot District, Berwyn, IL
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Autum in the Park Festival
Village of Palos Park Village Green, Palos Park, IL
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Italian Fest
Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 5/12/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Old Campground Collectibles, Flea Market and Craft Show
United Methodist Church of New Lenox, New Lenox, IL
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Countryside Village Outdoor Market - September
Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL
Status: Updated 12/6/2024
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Redbud Creek Farm Fall Festival
Redbud Creek Farm, Sheridan, IL
Status: Updated 8/24/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September
DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 1/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL
Status: Updated 8/11/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Dwight Harvest Days
Downtown & Renfrew Park, Dwight, IL
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest
Parish Campus, Harwood Heights, IL
Status: Updated 8/13/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Collinsville International Gem and Jewelry Show
Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 8/19/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Arts in Central Park
Central Park, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Monarch Butterfly Celebration
Lake Katherine Nature Center, Palos Heights, IL
Status: Updated 9/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art on the Prairie
Warrenville Park District Recreation Center, Warrenville, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
McHs Fall Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
Park 540, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Woodstock Art Fair on the Square
Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL
Status: Updated 11/13/2024
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Naperville Riverwalk, Naperville, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 8/24/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Sunday Artist Market in Our Gardens - September
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL
Status: Updated 8/30/2025

























