Illinois Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Antiques Collectibles Shows 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 715 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.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 16 - 17, 2026
springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org
(734) 546-1200
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.
Prairie Arts Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026
prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes..
(847) 923-3605
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL
An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, food truck vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. Free admission and parking. Featured art includes: clay/pottery, digital, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, musical instruments, natural materials, painting (including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, watercolor), paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood all crafted by the artist.
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.
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.
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!
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Autumn Market Faire
Prairie View Community Center, Morton Grove, IL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
BHS Band Aides Craft Show
Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 4/13/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Market & Bake Sale
Carillon Lakes Clubhouse, Crest Hill, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)
Winnetka Antiques + Modernism Show
The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL
Status: Updated 11/1/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - November
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Andrew High School Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
Victor J Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Crystal Lake Home and Garden Show
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Crystal Lake, IL
Status: Updated 8/30/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
VJ Andrew Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
O'Fallon Band Boosters Art and Craft Fair
OFallon Township High School, O'Fallon, IL
Status: Updated 8/28/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Art, Craft and Vendor Show
Elk Grove High School, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 10/3/2025
May 1 - November 6, 2026
Friday's Food & Art: May - November
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
November 2026 (dates not updated)
OLPH Holly Fair
OLPH Playdium, Glenview, IL
Status: Updated 11/3/2025
November 7, 2026
Holiday Craft Show & Bake Sale
St. Peter's UCC Skokie, Skokie, IL
Status: Updated 4/2/2026
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Wilder Mansion Holiday Market
Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst, IL
Status: Updated 10/25/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Village of Mount Zion Holiday Craft Show
Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mount Zion, IL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Rural Life Antique Show and Sale - Fall
Tuscola Community Building 7 Main Street Center, Tuscola, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
November 7 - 8, 2026
A Holiday Happening
College of DuPage Athletic Arena, Glen Ellyn, IL
Status: Updated 12/1/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft Fair
Tri Township Activity Center (Spin City), Troy, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
PCOP Craft Fair
Presbyterian Church, Orland Park, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
CCW Holiday Craft Show
Saint Isidore Ministry Center, Bloomingdale, IL
Status: Updated 4/22/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Carol Stream, IL
Status: Updated 2/20/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Craft Show
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lombard, IL
Status: Updated 9/5/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Resurrection College Prep High School Fall Craft Fair
Resurrection College Prep High School, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 11/6/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market-Fall Quad Cities
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 10/27/2025























