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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

Fort Massac Encampment
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fort Massac Encampment

Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL

Status: Updated 10/17/2025

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Saint Nicholas Greek Food & Pasty Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Nicholas Greek Food & Pasty Fair

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Oak Lawn, IL

Status: Updated 9/20/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. This event will also include greek food & pastries.
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Makanda Vulture Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Makanda Vulture Fest

Downtown Makanda Boardwalk, Makanda, IL

Status: Updated 9/20/2025

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This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.
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Johnson Phelps Auxiliary Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnson Phelps Auxiliary Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Oak Lawn VFW Post 5220, Oak Lawn, IL

Status: Updated 10/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Conant High School's Fall Craft Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Conant High School's Fall Craft Fair

Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, IL

Status: Updated 8/22/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1. This event will also include raffle & door prizes.
3.43/5
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Spooktacular
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Spooktacular

Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 9/20/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: petting zoo, bounce houses, costume contest, kids' activities.
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Third Sunday Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Third Sunday Market - October

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 2/20/2025

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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.
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Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show - October

Park Place Of Countryside, Countryside, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Grayslake Fall Season - October
September - October 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Fall Season - October

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Wheaton French Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - October

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, 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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Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 1/24/2025

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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.
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Brookfield Farmers Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - October

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Quincy Farmers Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - October

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 10/2/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Nettlehorst French Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - October

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 9/2/2025

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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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Elk Grove Farmers Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Elk Grove Farmers Market - October

Christus Victor Church, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include children's activities.
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Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Good Samaritan UMC, Addison, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

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This Illinois Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include good sam cafe will be open both days.
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Second Fall Arts & Crafts Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Second Fall Arts & Crafts Show

Bend XPO, East Moline, IL

Status: Updated 2/23/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo
October 24 - 25, 2026

Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $30. This event will also include over 500 exhibit booths featuring shopping and products & services.
3.71/5
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Halloween Parade
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Halloween Parade

Downtown, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 10/21/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths.
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Wheaton Illinois Halloween Flea Market
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton Illinois Halloween Flea Market

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

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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 $10.
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Crafter's Holiday & Bake Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafter's Holiday & Bake Sale

Saint Alexander Parish Hall, Villa Park, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
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Flannel Fest
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Flannel Fest

Centennial Park, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, dancing, etc.
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No Quilt Left Behind Quilt Show & Vendor Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

No Quilt Left Behind Quilt Show & Vendor Fair

Salem Community and Activities Center, Salem, IL

Status: Updated 10/16/2025

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This Illinois Fiber Arts Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
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C-U Pride Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

C-U Pride Festival

Downtown, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 9/4/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-5pm. This event will also include foam party and drag show.
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