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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

Villa Fest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Villa Fest

Ardmore Avenue Business District, Villa Park, IL

Status: Updated 6/16/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Mon 11am-10:30pm.
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Grayslake Summer Season - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - June

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: balloons, face painting, music.
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Western Springs French Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - June

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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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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Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - June

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 5/22/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Champs Trade Show - Chicago
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Champs Trade Show - Chicago

Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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This Illinois Trade Show-Conference will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $tba.
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Movie in the Park - GOAT
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Movie in the Park - GOAT

Pavilion field, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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This Illinois Film Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
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Bitter Jester Music Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Bitter Jester Music Festival

Port Clinton Square, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: judges provide professional feedback, audio, photos, and scores. a live album is recorded.
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Wheaton French Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - June

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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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 - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - June

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts 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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Quincy Farmers Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - June

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2026

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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 - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - June

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/4/2026

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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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Brookfield Farmers Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Brookfield Farmers Market - June

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have 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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Sandwich Early Day Engine Club Show
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Sandwich Early Day Engine Club Show

Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 5/24/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
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Malta Days Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Malta Days Festival

Lion's Park, Malta, IL

Status: Updated 2/27/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: music, car show, 5k, bounce houses, food trucks, obstacle courses, fireworks, kids shows.
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Family Fishing Day
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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This Illinois Sports Event will have corp./information exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include fishing.
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Geneva French Market - June
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - June

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 5/31/2026

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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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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival

700 Main Street N.W., Bourbonnais, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 5pm-10:30pm; Fri 11am-11:30pm; Sat 12pm-11:30pm; Sun 1pm-7pm.
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Swedish Days - Geneva, IL
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Swedish Days - Geneva, IL

Downtown, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, special events, music competition, kids' area.
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Abate of Illinois State Party
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Abate of Illinois State Party

Menard County Fairgrounds, Petersburg, IL

Status: Updated 6/12/2026

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This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $30.
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Macomb Heritage Days
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Macomb Heritage Days

Chandler Park, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 5/30/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 10pm-10pm.
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Homer Community Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Homer Community Festival

Heritage Park, Homer Glen, IL

Status: Updated 5/31/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10-12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Long Grove Strawberry Fest
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Long Grove Strawberry Fest

Historic Business District, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7 - $15.
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Lanark Old Settler's Day
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Lanark Old Settler's Day

Lanark City Park, Lanark, IL

Status: Updated 5/27/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-12 midnight; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-4pm.
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Midsummer Arts Faire
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Midsummer Arts Faire

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 10pm-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: professional dancers, fine art demonstrators, hands on art activities.
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