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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

Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market

Sanctuary Events, Plainfield, IL

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include a full cash bar and food from sovereign.
Show & Shine Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Show & Shine Car Show

Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL

Status: Updated 8/31/2025

This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-3pm.
Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - September

Fraim & Mortar, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
Third Sunday Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Third Sunday Market - September

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 2/20/2025

This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
Fall Art & Craft Stroll
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Art & Craft Stroll

Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais, IL

Status: Updated 8/22/2025

This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm.
Sixty-Ninth Park Forest Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Sixty-Ninth Park Forest Art Fair

Downtown, Park Forest, IL

Status: Updated 3/28/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include children's art and crafts activities/street chalk art.
Grayslake Summer Season - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - September

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: balloons, face painting, music.
Western Springs French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - September

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Sept
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Sept

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 7/29/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Fall Festival of Crafts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Festival of Crafts

Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Taco Throwdown
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Taco Throwdown

RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 7/25/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm.
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.
Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Fest

Downtown Mt. Vernon The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's activities, car show, 5k.
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.
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.
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