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Illinois 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 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.

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Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market - March

March 7 - 8, 2026

zurkopromotions.com/grayslake-chicago-illin..

(715) 526-9769
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more

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.

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

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 16 - 17, 2026

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL

Web: springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org

Status: Updated 12/16/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's tent; community mural project.
(734) 546-1200
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Blooming Fest
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Blooming Fest

Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include: garden club plant sale, music, entertainment, children's activities, auto exhibit.
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Rhubarb Festival
May 17, 2026

Rhubarb Festival

Small Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, kids zone, museum tours, pie eating contest, rhubarb pies and jams for sale.
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Chicago Mayfest
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Mayfest

1000 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: chicago dog expo & pet parade, kids day america, and the hometown heroes.
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Skokie Festival of Cultures
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Skokie Festival of Cultures

Oakton Park, Skokie, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
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Renegade Craft Fair - Chicago
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Renegade Craft Fair - Chicago

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/17/2025

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This Illinois Indie Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
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Sunday Artist and Maker Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Sunday Artist and Maker Market - May

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

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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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Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - May

Fraim & Mortar, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
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Third Sunday Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Third Sunday Market - May

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 2/20/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Summer Camp Music Festival
May 22 - 24, 2026

Summer Camp Music Festival

Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL

Status: Updated 3/31/2025

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This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 7 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 8am-4am. Admission tickets are $75 - $400. This event will also include: kids' camp, nonprofit & permaculture workshops, live art, carnival rides.
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Streator Park Fest
May 22 - 24, 2026

Streator Park Fest

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: entertainment on stage, magic show, saftey demonstrations.
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McHs Spring Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026

McHs Spring Festival

Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

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This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
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Barrington Art Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026

Barrington Art Festival

Cook and Station Streets, Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

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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 Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include kid's art activities.
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Prairie Arts Festival
May 23 - 24, 2026

Prairie Arts Festival

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL

Web: prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes..

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include children's craft activities.
(847) 923-3605
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Justice Park District Craft & Vendor Show
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Justice Park District Craft & Vendor Show

Justice Park District, Justice, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Geneva French Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - May

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market - May

Metra Parking Lot, Glen Ellyn, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

Sheffield and Belmont Streets, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm.
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Saint Charles Fine Art Show
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Charles Fine Art Show

Downtown along Fox River, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include paint the pavement - a chalk festival.
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Randolph Street Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Randolph Street Market - May

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25.
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Western Springs French Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - May

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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Quincy Farmers Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - May

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 3/20/2025

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Wheaton French Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - May

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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Nettlehorst French Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Nettlehorst French Market - May

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

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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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