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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

Festival of the Vine
September 12 - 13, 2026

Festival of the Vine

Downtown Geneva, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include restaurant and wine tastings cost for food & wine.
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Cantata Centennial Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Cantata Centennial Festival

Cantata Campus, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 9/12/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-9:30pm.
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Market Days - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Market Days - September

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
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Crafts on the River - Fall Craft Show & Cruise-In
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafts on the River - Fall Craft Show & Cruise-In

Cutright Park, Chillicothe, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include cruise in.
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Streator Fall Food Truck Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Streator Fall Food Truck Fest

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 8/28/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm.
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Gibson City Harvest Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Gibson City Harvest Festival

Downtown, Gibson City, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-12 midnight.
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Grand Detour Arts Festival
September 13, 2026

Grand Detour Arts Festival

John Deere Historic Site, Dixon, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include student art show.
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Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

Town Square, Mount Pulaski, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-11pm; Thu-Sun 8am-11pm.
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Belleville Craft and Vendor Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Belleville Craft and Vendor Show

Belle-Clair Expo Center, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 8/12/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Art Spectacular at the Carillon
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Art Spectacular at the Carillon

Washington Park - Beautiful Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 12/17/2024

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: artist demos, silent auction, basket raffle, local music only, vip tent & artists dinner.
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West Side Arts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

West Side Arts

West Side Park, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. This event will also include: crafts, children's activities, etc.
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-7pm.
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Morton Pumpkin Festival
September 16 - 19, 2026

Morton Pumpkin Festival

Jefferson Grade School, Morton, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3:30pm-7pm; Thu-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, 10k/2mile, pancake breakfast, carnival, princess pageant, pumpkin weigh off.
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Berwyn Fall Fest
September 18 - 19, 2026

Berwyn Fall Fest

Berwyn's Historic Depot District, Berwyn, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: amusements and carnival, children's area, beer garden.
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Italian Fest
September 18 - 19, 2026

Italian Fest

Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k run, games, children's area, bocce ball tourney, grape stomp, bike ride.
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Finders Harvest Market
September 19, 2026

Finders Harvest Market

Progress City USA, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.
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Countryside Village Outdoor Market - September
September 19, 2026

Countryside Village Outdoor Market - September

Countryside Village Gifts, Braidwood, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include: wine samplings, food trucks, live acoustic music.
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Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September
September 19, 2026

Chicago Civil War Show and Sale - September

DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Dwight Harvest Days
September 17 - 20, 2026

Dwight Harvest Days

Downtown Dwight, Dwight, IL

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
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Saint Dismas Rummage Sale & Bake Sale
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Dismas Rummage Sale & Bake Sale

Saint Dismas Church, Waukegan, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2025

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This Illinois Flea Market will have flea market exhibitors and no food booths.
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West Dundee Heritage Fest
September 18 - 20, 2026

West Dundee Heritage Fest

Downtown, West Dundee, IL

Status: Updated 7/24/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: classic car show, amusement ride, kids' activities, chili cook-off.
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Des Plaines Fall Fest
September 18 - 20, 2026

Des Plaines Fall Fest

Lake Park, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 7/2/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-7pm. This event will also include: car show, kidzone.
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Arts in Central Park
September 18 - 20, 2026

Arts in Central Park

Central Park, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' art shop, kids' art activities, demonstrations.
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Retro on Roscoe
September 18 - 20, 2026

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
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