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Illinois 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 723 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.

Featured Events

December 6 - 7, 2025

lhs210.net

(312) 339-2839
Lemont High School - Lemont, IL

Lemont High School Athletic Boosters is proud to host our 3rd annual craft show. Over 220 booths that feature homemade crafts, woodworking, fashion, holiday decor, unique jewelry, kid and pet items, baked goods, personalized items and so much more! Concessions will be available. Parking garage onsite. $5 admissions. Children under 12 free.

December 13 - 14, 2025

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.

March 21 - 22, 2026

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

Named one of the 50 best craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! An annual Spring tradition for many of our customers, Shower of Crafts kicks off our Chicago area shows for the year. 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. The College of DuPage Athletic Arena was just renovated in 2014 and offers modern facilities with abundant parking.

June 13 - 14, 2026

northshoreartleague.org

(847) 446-2870
Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL

The North Shore Art League is excited for our annual juried fine art fair taking 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 over 101 years ago! As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland area.

July 11 - 12, 2026

craftproductionsinc.com

(815) 878-2728
Downtown - La Grange, IL

Named one of the Top 20 craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! This long-running show is a summer tradition and a crowd favorite. La Grange is our largest, and best-attended outdoor show, with thousands of loyal customers that visit every year. La Grange, IL is a vibrant community located just 15 miles SW of Chicago. The La Grange Craft Fair is held in the heart of their popular downtown district filled with restaurants and boutiques. The La Grange Road Metra stop drops customers off just steps away.

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Illinois 2026–2027

Kane County Flea Market - June
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)

Kane County Flea Market - June

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
Northern Illinois Art Show
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)

Northern Illinois Art Show

DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn, Sycamore, IL

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths.
Garden Fair
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)

Garden Fair

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Rockford, IL

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, 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 Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
Strawberry Jazz Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Strawberry Jazz Festival

Northfield Square Mall, Bourbonnais, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, games, face painting, interactive entertainment, and more.
Friday's Food & Art - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday's Food & Art - June

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8pm.
Movie in the Park - Moana 2
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Movie in the Park - Moana 2

Pavilion Field, Elk Grove Village, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Illinois Film Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include movie.
June 5 - 7, 2026

Harvard's Milk Days Festival

Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL

Status: Updated 11/17/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 24 food booths. This event will also include: jr. dairy cattle show, milk drinking contest, carnival, parades, fun run/walk, attractions.
International Horseradish Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

International Horseradish Festival

Main St Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. This event will also include: bloody mary contest, root derby, cooking contest, root games.
Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair

Downtown, Martin Ave Square, Homewood, IL

Status: Updated 4/3/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm.
June 6 - 7, 2026

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival

Burlington Park, Hinsdale, IL

Status: Updated 12/4/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. This event will also include children's art activities.
June 6 - 7, 2026

Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair

Hyde Park Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 11/5/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
VVAC Artisan Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

VVAC Artisan Festival

Vogt Visual Arts Center, Tinley Park, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids crafts, demos, art gallery, food trucks.
Town & Country Adult Amateur Art Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Town & Country Adult Amateur Art Show

Jeremiah Joe Coffee, Ottawa, IL

Status: Updated 3/13/2025

This Illinois Art Competition will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
Bellson Music Fest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Bellson Music Fest

RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9:30pm. This event will also include drum clinic with steve smith (legendary drummer for band journey) at 11am.
Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June

9th Street, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

This Illinois Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm.
Grayslake Arts Festival & Wine Tasting
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Grayslake Arts Festival & Wine Tasting

Downtown, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 4/23/2025

This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $30.
Fox River Arts Ramble
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Fox River Arts Ramble

Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Illinois Music Festival 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-4pm. This event will also include art demonstrations.
Macon County Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Macon County Fair

Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: kids' county, contests, mud volleyball, graffiti arts contest.
Lockport Old Canal Days Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Lockport Old Canal Days Festival

2nd St. & Canal Rd. (Old Chevron Site), Lockport, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, talent show, baby contest, museum exhibits, beer garden, contests.
Cream of Wheaton
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Cream of Wheaton

Memorial Park, Wheaton, IL

Status: Updated 2/4/2025

This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-9:30pm; Sat 9am-9:30pm; Sun 1pm-6:30pm.
Chicago Blues Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

This Illinois Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-9pm.
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
Ribfest Chicago
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Ribfest Chicago

Northcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square)
Gold Coast Art Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Gold Coast Art Fair

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Illinois Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
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