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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.

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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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Taft School, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
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OAC Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

OAC Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts

Olney City Park, Olney, IL

Status: Updated 1/17/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Crafty Creations Fall Craft Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafty Creations Fall Craft Fair

Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Dekalb Back Alley Market
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Dekalb Back Alley Market

Downtown, Dekalb, IL

Status: Updated 9/15/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, 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 Sat 9am-3pm.
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Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race

Downtown Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, IL

Status: Updated 8/13/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kids area, wagon ride, petting zoo.
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Geneva French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - September

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

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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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Grundy County Corn Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Grundy County Corn Festival

Downtown Morris, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

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This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-10pm; Thu 10am-10:30pm; Fri 7:30am-11pm; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, water fights, craft show, fleamarket, petting zoo,pony rides.
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Manteno Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Manteno Oktoberfest

Downtown Main Street, Manteno, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show

Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
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Edwardsville Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Edwardsville Art Fair

Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm.
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Huntley Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Huntley Fall Fest

Huntley Park District, Huntley, IL

Status: Updated 9/6/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm.
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Long Grove Apple Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Long Grove Apple Festival

Downtown, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
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Peoria Fine Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Peoria Fine Art Fair

Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2025

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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 International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: children's art activities, community mural, live demonstrations.
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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Art in the Barn
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Art in the Barn

Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 9/16/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Hyde Park Jazz Fest

Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/16/2025

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
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Randolph Street Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Randolph Street Market - September

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
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Friday's Food & Art - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - October

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, 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 3pm-8pm. This event will also include food art entertainment.
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Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival

Downtown-Various Venues, Urbana, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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This Illinois Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $50.
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Harvest Craft & Vendor Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Harvest Craft & Vendor Show

Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 7/15/2025

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This Illinois Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5-10 food booths. Admission tickets are $1.
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Family Weekend Craft Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Family Weekend Craft Sale

Student Center, SIUC, Carbondale, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: football game, and other family weekend events including raku firing, wax hands, henna.
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Sugar Creek Arts Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Beautiful Uptown Normal, Normal, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Lebanon Fall Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lebanon Fall Festival

Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Oktoberfest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Oktoberfest

St Joseph School, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, film and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-12 midnight.
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