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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

Edgar County Fair
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Edgar County Fair

Fairgrounds, Paris, IL

Status: Updated 6/26/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $20. This event will also include amusements.
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Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival

Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL

Status: Updated 7/14/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 12pm-7pm.
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Chicago Gospel Music Experience
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Chicago Gospel Music Experience

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.
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Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

The Boss Bar, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/8/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85.
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Homegrown Arts and Music Festival
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Homegrown Arts and Music Festival

Basecamp Pup and Eatery, Lisle, IL

Status: Updated 6/27/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $25.
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Quincy Farmers Market - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - July

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 6/6/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Geneva French Market - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - July

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 6/6/2026

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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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Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival

Volunteer Park / Kaneland John Shields, Sugar Grove, IL

Status: Updated 6/26/2026

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, 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 Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm.
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Dupage County Fair
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Dupage County Fair

Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 7/12/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-11pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $12.
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Wicker Park Festival
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/16/2026

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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 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
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Heritage Days
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Heritage Days

American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL

Status: Updated 9/18/2025

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: tractor pulls, field demonstrations, car show.
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Art at the Glen
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Art at the Glen

Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Geneva Arts Fair
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Geneva Arts Fair

Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 2/13/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
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Crete Farmer's Market - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Crete Farmer's Market - July

Crete United Methodist Church, Crete, IL

Status: Updated 6/6/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be .
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Grayslake Summer Season - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Summer Season - July

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

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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 - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - July

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 5/11/2026

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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 - July
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - July

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 7/2/2026

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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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