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.
Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show
December 6 - 7, 2025
lhs210.net
(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL
Lemont High School Athletic Boosters is proud to host our 3rd annual craft show. Over 220 booths that feature homemade crafts, woodworking, fashion, holiday decor, unique jewelry, kid and pet items, baked goods, personalized items and so much more! Concessions will be available. Parking garage onsite. $5 admissions. Children under 12 free.
Last Chance Craft & Art Show
December 13 - 14, 2025
craftproductionsinc.com
(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage Athletic Arena - Glen Ellyn, IL
Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! Want to fit one more show into your holiday schedule? Join us at Last Chance, and get a final opportunity to move your holiday inventory. Our last show of the year, it serves as a 'last chance' for craft lovers to buy handmade for Christmas. 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.
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.
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.
May - October 2026 (dates not updated)
Edgebrook Farmers Market
Edgebrook Shopping Center, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 1/10/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Halloweenville
American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL
Status: Updated 9/18/2025
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl
Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Venues, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 8/25/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Artisian Faire
Kankakee County Museum, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 10/16/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Hinsdale South Holiday Artisan Fair
Hinsdale South High School, Darien, IL
Status: Updated 9/16/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Bethany Craft Fair
Bethany Lutheran Church, Batavia, IL
Status: Updated 10/28/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
PHS Pirate Boosters Fall Craft Fair
Palatine High School, Palatine, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Autumn Market Faire
Prairie View Community Center, Morton Grove, IL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
BHS Band Aides Craft Show
Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 4/13/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Market & Bake Sale
Carillon Lakes Clubhouse, Crest Hill, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)
Winnetka Antiques + Modernism Show
The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL
Status: Updated 11/1/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Kane County Flea Market - November
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Andrew High School Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
Victor J Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Crystal Lake Home and Garden Show
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Crystal Lake, IL
Status: Updated 8/30/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
VJ Andrew Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
O'Fallon Band Boosters Art and Craft Fair
OFallon Township High School, O'Fallon, IL
Status: Updated 8/28/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Art, Craft and Vendor Show
Elk Grove High School, Elk Grove Village, IL
Status: Updated 10/3/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
OLPH Holly Fair
OLPH Playdium, Glenview, IL
Status: Updated 11/3/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Wilder Mansion Holiday Market
Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst, IL
Status: Updated 10/25/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Village of Mount Zion Holiday Craft Show
Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mount Zion, IL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Rural Life Antique Show and Sale - Fall
Tuscola Community Building 7 Main Street Center, Tuscola, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
November 7 - 8, 2026
A Holiday Happening
College of DuPage Athletic Arena, Glen Ellyn, IL
Status: Updated 12/1/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft Fair
Tri Township Activity Center (Spin City), Troy, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
PCOP Craft Fair
Presbyterian Church, Orland Park, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
