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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

Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Taft Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Taft School, Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 9/11/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
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Dekalb Back Alley Market
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Dekalb Back Alley Market

Downtown, Dekalb, IL

Status: Updated 9/15/2025

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This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
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Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race

Downtown Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, IL

Status: Updated 8/13/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kids area, wagon ride, petting zoo.
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Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market
September 27, 2026

Downtown Plainfield Autumn Artisan Market

Sanctuary Events, Plainfield, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include a full cash bar and food from sovereign.
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Geneva French Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Geneva French Market - September

Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, 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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Edwardsville Art Fair
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Edwardsville Art Fair

Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, IL

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm.
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Huntley Fall Fest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Huntley Fall Fest

Huntley Park District, Huntley, IL

Status: Updated 9/6/2025

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm.
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Randolph Street Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Randolph Street Market - September

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
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Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival
September 29 - October 1, 2026

Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival

Golf Mill Park, Niles, IL

Status: Updated 7/26/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 6pm-11:30pm; Wed-Thu 12pm-11:30pm.
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First Congregational Church Craft and Market Day
October 3, 2026

First Congregational Church Craft and Market Day

First Congregation Church of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL

Status: Updated 7/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pet rescue/adoption event.
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Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm
October 3, 2026

Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm

Semi's Greenhouse & Farm Market, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: lumberjack show, skillet toss, pumpkin/apple farm, corn maze, haunted house, petting zoo.
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Pawfest 2026
October 3, 2026

Pawfest 2026

Deicke Park, Huntley, IL

Status: Updated 7/29/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-4pm. This event will also include: kids games, dunk tank, veterinarian there to provide low cost vaccines and microchips.
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Jerseyville Apple Festival
October 3, 2026

Jerseyville Apple Festival

Jersey County Historical Society, Jerseyville, IL

Status: Updated 7/16/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm.
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World Music Festival Chicago
September 25 - October 4, 2026

World Music Festival Chicago

Various Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

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This Illinois World Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be .
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Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival

Downtown-Various Venues, Urbana, IL

Status: Updated 9/17/2025

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This Illinois Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $50.
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Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts
October 2 - 4, 2026

Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts

Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include we have overhead music piped into the show.
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The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
October 2 - 4, 2026

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

Downtown Highwood, Highwood, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: pumpkins to carve, trick or treating, costume contests, pumpkin parade, petting zoo, 5k.
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Apple Fest
October 2 - 4, 2026

Apple Fest

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
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Harvest Craft & Vendor Show
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Harvest Craft & Vendor Show

Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, IL

Status: Updated 7/15/2025

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This Illinois Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5-10 food booths. Admission tickets are $1.
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Family Weekend Craft Sale
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Family Weekend Craft Sale

Student Center, SIUC, Carbondale, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

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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: football game, and other family weekend events including raku firing, wax hands, henna.
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Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival I
October 3 - 4, 2026

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival I

15 different areas in Fulton County, Smithfield, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: crafts, antiques, flea market, quilt shows, demonstrations, special events.
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Cider & Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair
October 3 - 4, 2026

Cider & Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair

Edgebrook, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 1/7/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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Sugar Creek Arts Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Beautiful Uptown Normal, Normal, IL

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be .
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Autumn on Parade
October 3 - 4, 2026

Autumn on Parade

Downtown Courthouse Lawn and surrounding streets, Oregon, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: tractor show, car show, parade, kids' fun zone.
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