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Illinois Festivals, Art Shows, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids 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 701 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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Brookfield Farmers Market

June 20 - October 31, 2026

brookfieldfarmers.com

(773) 329-5515
Brookfield Illinois, Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

We proudly accept SNAP and Link Match benefits, helping make fresh, local products accessible to everyone in our community. The Brookfield Farmers Market features more than 75 vendors each week, with over 150 vendors participating throughout the season through our rotating vendor program. In addition to local farmers, food producers, artisans, and small businesses, we host a Young Entrepreneurs Market for youth ages 16 and under. This special market section provides young business owners the opportunity to gain real-world experience in entrepreneurship, customer service, marketing, and money management while selling their own handmade and app

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.

Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn

August 22 - 23, 2026

downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts

(630) 943-0643
Lake Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, IL

This is a juried fine arts show held in the Chicago western suburb of Glen Ellyn. All booth spaces are along a concrete walkway that winds through century-old oak trees surrounding picturesque Lake Ellyn. This year we will continue to limit the number of artists to 70 to concentrate all artist booths along the main path between the main entrance and the boathouse area.

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!

Brookfield Creative Arts Festival

September 19 - 20, 2026

brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts

(773) 329-5515
Kiwanis Park - Brookfield, IL

The Brookfield Creative Arts Festival is a lively two-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the heart of Brookfield. Where artists, makers, performers, and creatives from across the region will transform Brookfield into an inspiring outdoor gallery and creative marketplace, featuring original artwork, live music, theater, dance, interactive demonstrations, and a wide range of family-friendly activities for

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Lakefest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Lakefest

Village of Island Lake - Water Tower Park, Island Lake, IL

Status: Updated 6/14/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun 1pm-5pm.
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Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest

Goold Park, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: family area, dance, workshops.
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Wells Street Art Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include silent art auction.
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RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend
June 2027 (dates not updated)

RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend

Guthrie Park, Riverside, IL

Status: Updated 2/5/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
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Old Town Art Fair
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, garden walk, food court.
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Salute to America 250
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Salute to America 250

RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4am; Sun 1pm-5pm.
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Art in the Village
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Art in the Village

Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Old Canal Days Arts & Crafts Show
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Old Canal Days Arts & Crafts Show

Downtown Lockport, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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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: parade, beer garden, food court, reinactments.
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Strawberry Jazz Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Strawberry Jazz Festival

Northfield Square Mall, Bourbonnais, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, games, face painting, interactive entertainment, and more.
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Daisy Days Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Daisy Days Festival

Downtown Clarendon hills, Clarendon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 2/9/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-9pm.
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Five Points Washington Community Art Fair
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Five Points Washington Community Art Fair

Five Points Washington, Washington, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
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Corkless in Galena
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Corkless in Galena

Depot Park, Galena, IL

Status: Updated 6/17/2026

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This Illinois Wine-Beer Event will have fine art exhibitors and local Only food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $40.
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Belvidere Late-Nite Flea Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Belvidere Late-Nite Flea Market - June

Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2026

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Happy Tails 4 Happy Homes Pet Expo
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Happy Tails 4 Happy Homes Pet Expo

Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

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This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pup activities.
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Countryside Village Outdoor Markets - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Countryside Village Outdoor Markets - June

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include: wine samplings, live acoustic music, food trucks.
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Western Illinois Fair
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Western Illinois Fair

Western Illinois Fairgrounds, Griggsville, IL

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

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This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25. This event will also include: school bus and car demolition derbies, tractor & truck pull, queen pageant, 4-h exhibits.
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Prairie Fest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Prairie Fest

Community Park, Wood Dale, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be .
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PrairieFest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

PrairieFest

PrairieFest Park, Oswego, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, car show, main stage music, family stage entertainment, petting zoo, 5k.
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Old Settlers Days
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Old Settlers Days

Settler's Park, Rockton, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2026

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This Illinois Country Music Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 12+ food booths. There will be 2 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11:30pm; Sat 1pm-11:30pm; Sun 2pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $130. This event will also include: parade, carnival, games, blood drive, 5k run-walk, fireworks.
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Geneseo Music Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Geneseo Music Festival

City Park, Geneseo, IL

Status: Updated 6/7/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
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Taste of Randolph Street
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Taste of Randolph Street

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Gold Coast Art Fair
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Gold Coast Art Fair

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
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Chicago Pride Fest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago Pride Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10.
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