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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

Autum in the Park Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Autum in the Park Festival

Village of Palos Park Village Green, Palos Park, IL

Status: Updated 8/18/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-11pm.
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Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 19 - 20, 2026

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
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Brookfield Creative Arts Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026

Brookfield Creative Arts Festival

Kiwanis Park, Brookfield, IL

Web: brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Greenwich Village Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Greenwich Village Art Fair

Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have 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 Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's activity tent.
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Park Forest Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Park Forest Art Fair

Downtown, Park Forest, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include children's art and crafts activities/street chalk art.
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McHs Fall Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026

McHs Fall Festival

Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL

Status: Updated 1/21/2026

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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 Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
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Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Naperville Riverwalk, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 2/13/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show
September 19 - 20, 2026

Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show

Riverfront West Dundee, West Dundee, 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 held during heritage fest - food & entertainment run by the village.
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Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
September 19 - 20, 2026

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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Redbud Creek Farm Fall Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Redbud Creek Farm Fall Festival

Redbud Creek Farm, Sheridan, IL

Status: Updated 8/24/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Third Sunday Market - September
September 20, 2026

Third Sunday Market - September

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 6/24/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Glendale Heights Oktoberfest

Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
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Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Monica & Saint Rosalie Third Oktoberfest

Parish Campus, Harwood Heights, IL

Status: Updated 8/13/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include special events.
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Collinsville International Gem and Jewelry Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Collinsville International Gem and Jewelry Show

Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 8/19/2025

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This Illinois Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
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Monarch Butterfly Celebration
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Monarch Butterfly Celebration

Lake Katherine Nature Center, Palos Heights, IL

Status: Updated 9/5/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
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Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)

Park 540, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $100.
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Woodstock Art Fair on the Square
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square

Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 11/13/2024

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
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Sunday Artist Market in Our Gardens - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Sunday Artist Market in Our Gardens - September

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 8/30/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Show & Shine Car Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Show & Shine Car Show

Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL

Status: Updated 8/31/2025

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-3pm.
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Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraim & Mortar Maker Market - September

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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Fall Art & Craft Stroll
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Art & Craft Stroll

Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais, IL

Status: Updated 8/22/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm.
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Grayslake Summer Season - September
September 2 - 23, 2026

Grayslake Summer Season - September

Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 6/22/2026

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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 - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Western Springs French Market - September

Historic Water Tower, Western Springs, IL

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

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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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Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Sept
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - Sept

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Status: Updated 7/29/2025

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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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