Illinois Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Vendor Events, Farmers Markets 2024–2025.

Lemont High School Athletics Craft Show

December 7 - 8, 2024

(312) 339-2839

Lemont High School - Lemont, IL

Lemont High School Athletics hosting a craft show December 7-8, 2024. Over 200 vendors! *Show in gym & fieldhouse *Lemont HS is conveniently located near I-55 and I-355

Last Chance Craft & Art Show

December 14 - 15, 2024

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.

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

May 17 - 18, 2025

socaf.org

(217) 652-0136

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.

Art in the Village

June 21 - 22, 2025

northshoreartleague.org

(847) 446-2870

Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our 12th annual juried fine art & fine craft fair on June 21 & 22, 2025. It will take 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 100 years ago!  As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland.

Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest

September 19 - 21, 2025

facebook.com/people/I-Love-Grill-Lemonade-L..

(773) 849-9913

Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL

Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.