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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

Fall Festival of Crafts
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Festival of Crafts

Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
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Taco Throwdown
September 25, 2026

Taco Throwdown

RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

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This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm.
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Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September
September 5 - 26, 2026

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September

Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
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Brookfield Farmers Market - September
September 5 - 26, 2026

Brookfield Farmers Market - September

Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Fall Fest
September 25 - 26, 2026

Fall Fest

Downtown Mt. Vernon The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's activities, car show, 5k.
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Woodstock Late Night Flea Market
September 26, 2026

Woodstock Late Night Flea Market

McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, IL

Status: Updated 5/26/2026

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiske
September 26, 2026

Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiske

Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/18/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85. This event will also include chicago food & drink festivals.
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OAC Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts
September 26, 2026

OAC Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts

Olney City Park, Olney, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
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Trinity Lutheran Fall Craft Fair
September 26, 2026

Trinity Lutheran Fall Craft Fair

Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
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Corn Fest Craft Show/Fleamarket
September 26, 2026

Corn Fest Craft Show/Fleamarket

Grundy County Fairgrounds, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 11/26/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. Admission tickets are $2. This event will also include: full festival downtown morris, wed - sun.
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Wheaton French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Wheaton French Market - September

Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

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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 - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Quincy Farmers Market - September

Washington Park, Quincy, IL

Status: Updated 7/31/2025

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

Nettlehorst French Market - September

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

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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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Grundy County Corn Festival
September 23 - 27, 2026

Grundy County Corn Festival

Downtown Morris, Morris, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2026

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This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-10pm; Thu 10am-10:30pm; Fri 10am-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, water fights, craft show, fleamarket, petting zoo,pony rides.
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Manteno Oktoberfest
September 24 - 27, 2026

Manteno Oktoberfest

Downtown Main Street, Manteno, IL

Status: Updated 7/28/2026

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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 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
September 25 - 27, 2026

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show

Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
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Long Grove Apple Festival
September 25 - 27, 2026

Long Grove Apple Festival

Downtown, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 7/23/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
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Morris University Center Craft Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Morris University Center Craft Fair

Morris University Center., Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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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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Peoria Fine Art Fair
September 26 - 27, 2026

Peoria Fine Art Fair

Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL

Status: Updated 7/22/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: children's art activities, community mural, live demonstrations.
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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
September 26 - 27, 2026

Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
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Art in the Barn
September 26 - 27, 2026

Art in the Barn

Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

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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 . Admission tickets are $5.
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest
September 26 - 27, 2026

Hyde Park Jazz Fest

Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 7/27/2026

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This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
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Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Fest

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/26/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $95.
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German Society Oktoberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

German Society Oktoberfest

Loves Park City Festival Grounds, Loves Park, IL

Status: Updated 9/8/2025

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $7 - $10. This event will also include: miss oktoberfest pageant, bier barrel race for charity, barmaid race, yodeling contest.
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