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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.

Featured Events
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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Grayslake Fall Season - November
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Fall Season - November

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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Festival of Arts and Crafts - Thanksgiving Weekend
November 27 - 29, 2026

Festival of Arts and Crafts - Thanksgiving Weekend

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include background overhead music.
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Marmion Christmas Craft Show
November 28 - 29, 2026

Marmion Christmas Craft Show

Marmion Academy, Aurora, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Stroll on State
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Stroll on State

Rockford City Market Pavilion, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 4/17/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-9pm.
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Christmas Craft Bazaar
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Christmas Craft Bazaar

Holy Ghost Gym & cafeteria, Jerseyville, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: lunch items available, city-wide hometown celebration also happening.
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Quincy Christmas Market
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Christmas Market

Dick Brothers Brewery, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Art & Craft Show
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Thanksgiving Weekend Art & Craft Show

Belle-Clair Expo Center, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 11/24/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
3.43/5
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Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair

QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 10/21/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $5.
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Greater Peoria Farm Show
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Greater Peoria Farm Show

Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 12/2/2025

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This Illinois Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Holiday Shopping Blitz Craft & Vendor Fair
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Holiday Shopping Blitz Craft & Vendor Fair

Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $2.
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A Magical Mount Vernon Christmas
December 5, 2026

A Magical Mount Vernon Christmas

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: kids area, games, fun.
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One of a Kind Holiday Show
December 3 - 6, 2026

One of a Kind Holiday Show

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
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Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk

Various Homes, Churches and Businesses, Kingston, IL

Status: Updated 7/7/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Holiday Arts & Crafts 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.
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Holiday Bazaar
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 12/4/2025

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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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Olde Alton Arts and Crafts Fair
December 5 - 6, 2026

Olde Alton Arts and Crafts Fair

Alton High School, Alton, IL

Status: Updated 12/12/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $2 - $3.
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Saint Nicholas Holiday Festival & Craft Fair
December 5 - 6, 2026

Saint Nicholas Holiday Festival & Craft Fair

Church campus, Evanston, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include christmas tree and greenery sale; home cooked food; bakery goods; santa claus.
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ICS Craft Fair
December 2026 (dates not updated)

ICS Craft Fair

Conception Parish Gym, Columbia, IL

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Christmas in Silvis
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Christmas in Silvis

Downtown, Silvis, IL

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-5pm.
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Hometown Holiday
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Hometown Holiday

Historic Downtown Lemont, Lemont, IL

Status: Updated 12/4/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-5pm. This event will also include: christmas tree lighting, sleigh rides, visit with santa, shopping, kids' activities, food.
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TCS Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair
December 2026 (dates not updated)

TCS Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair

Trinity Christian School, Shorewood, IL

Status: Updated 10/23/2025

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: photos with santa, bake sale, concessions.
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Craft Show
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Craft Show

Westmont High School, Westmont, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include concessions and raffle support the westmont hs band program.
3.71/5
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Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair - December
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair - December

Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo, Kankakee, IL

Status: Updated 3/1/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths.
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Howliday Jingle Paws Vendor Show
December 2026 (dates not updated)

Howliday Jingle Paws Vendor Show

Romeoville Athletic & Event Center, Romeoville, IL

Status: Updated 8/12/2025

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This Illinois Pet-themed Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: raffle, picture taking with santa, adoption event.
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