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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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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.

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.

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

Grove Folk Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Grove Folk Fest

The Grove, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 9/26/2025

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
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Lombard Farmers Market
May - October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lombard Farmers Market

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2024

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Lisle French Market
May - October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lisle French Market

Garfield Avenue Parking lot, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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Greenup Apple Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Greenup Apple Festival

Downtown, Greenup, IL

Status: Updated 10/2/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-8pm; Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm.
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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - October
October 10 - 11, 2026

Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - October

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $25.
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Livengood's Fall Backroads Barn Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Livengood's Fall Backroads Barn Sale

Carrol County Fairgrounds, Milledgeville, IL

Status: Updated 2/4/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Market Days - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Market Days - October

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include inflatables.
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Fall Arts and Crafts Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

Recreation Center, Tinley Park, IL

Status: Updated 8/12/2025

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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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Knox County Scenic Drive at Walnut Grove Farm
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Knox County Scenic Drive at Walnut Grove Farm

Walnut Grove Farm, Knoxville, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include children's activities.
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Knoxville Scenic Drive
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Knoxville Scenic Drive

Public Square, Knoxville, IL

Status: Updated 9/25/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Scarecrow Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Scarecrow Fest

Downtown St. Charles, Illinois, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include scarecrow contest.
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Autumn on the Fox Art and Craft Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Autumn on the Fox Art and Craft Show

Pottawatomie Park, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 9 food booths. This event will also include: held during scarecrow festival - music, events run by st. charles.
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Galena Country Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Galena Country Fair

Grant Park, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 10/7/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $3. This event will also include: live music, children's games, country bake shop, face painting, silent auction, raffle.
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Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival II
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival II

Fulton County and Elmwood, Illinois, Smithfield, IL

Status: Updated 8/19/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake

Rend Lake Event Center, Whittington, IL

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

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This Illinois Wine-Beer Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10.
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Native American Harvest Pow Wow
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Native American Harvest Pow Wow

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

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This Illinois Pow Wow will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $30. This event will also include: kids area, demonstrations, contest, native american ceremonies.
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Fall Diddley
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Diddley

Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL

Status: Updated 1/12/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Autumn Festival of Crafts
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Autumn Festival of Crafts

North Island Park, Wilmington, IL

Status: Updated 8/6/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
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Maeystown Oktoberfest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Maeystown Oktoberfest

Village Center, Maeystown, IL

Status: Updated 10/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include accordion music.
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Runway Latinx
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Runway Latinx

CineCity Studios, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/2/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $40 - $230.
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Bartlett High School Craft Show Home For the Holidays
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Bartlett High School Craft Show Home For the Holidays

Bartlett High School, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
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Cary UMC Craft and Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Cary UMC Craft and Vendor Fair

Cary United Methodist Church, Cary, IL

Status: Updated 9/19/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 1 food booth.
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Lockport VFW Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Fall Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Lockport VFW Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Fall Show

Lockport VFW, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/4/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include 50/50 raffle / bake sale / vendor raffles.
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Harvest Fest & Makers Market at Hawthorn Row
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Harvest Fest & Makers Market at Hawthorn Row

Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths.
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