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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

Frankfort Fall Festival
September 5 - 7, 2026

Frankfort Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival.
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Septemberfest
September 5 - 7, 2026

Septemberfest

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL

Web: villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/..

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10am-9pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts show, carnival, fireworks, craft beer & wine, taste, bingo, parade.
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African Festival of the Arts
September 5 - 7, 2026

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
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Kane County Flea Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - September

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Mundelein Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mundelein Arts Festival

Kracklauer Park, Mundelein, IL

Status: Updated 6/12/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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West End Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West End Arts Festival

Outside historic Stone Avenue Train Station, La Grange, IL

Status: Updated 8/24/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Deer Path Art League 71st Art Fair on the Square
September 6 - 7, 2026

Deer Path Art League 71st Art Fair on the Square

Market Square, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 4/27/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun-Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include young artists market area.
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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
September 6 - 7, 2026

Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival

Island Park, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2026

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be .
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Scandinavian Day Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5:30pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: morning church service, children's activities, pony rides.
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Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11

Central Park, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 8/5/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: cruise, memorial service for 9-11 and saluting our vets & troops.
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Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Antiques and Treasures in the Field Lake Forest

Lake Forest Train Station North Lot, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20.
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Bark in the Park
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bark in the Park

Hattendorf Park, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include: pooch parade (1pm), 25+ dog related vendors, make and take craft, agility and cgc testing.
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Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair
September 11 - 12, 2026

Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair

Downtown, Murphysboro, IL

Status: Updated 7/23/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, carnival, contests, kids' area.
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World Peace Day
September 12, 2026

World Peace Day

Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2026

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This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: speakers, children's activities.
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The Sandwich Fair
September 9 - 13, 2026

The Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fair Grounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 5/21/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: carnival, competitive exhibits, commercial exhibits, many food vendors, livestock judging.
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Bolingbrook Jubilee
September 11 - 13, 2026

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
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Bolingbrook Jubilee
September 11 - 13, 2026

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL

Status: Updated 7/28/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Monee Fall Fest
September 11 - 13, 2026

Monee Fall Fest

Fireman's Park, Monee, IL

Status: Updated 7/30/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, car show, bingo, carinval.
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Broom Corn Festival
September 11 - 13, 2026

Broom Corn Festival

Downtown, Arcola, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, 5/10k race, music, food, craft and vendor displays.
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Pekin Marigold Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

Pekin Marigold Festival

Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

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This Illinois Parade will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, entertainment, kids' games, petting zoo, carnival, etc.
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Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL

Status: Updated 3/23/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: kids' area, live music.
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Art on the Fox
September 12 - 13, 2026

Art on the Fox

Main & Washington Street, Algonquin, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Art on the Prairie
September 12 - 13, 2026

Art on the Prairie

Warrenville Park District Recreation Center, Warrenville, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include hands-on art area for the children and adults to explore art.
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Printers Row Lit Fest
September 12 - 13, 2026

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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