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 728 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.
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.
November 22 - 23, 2024
Victorian Holidays
Brick Streets, Lebanon, IL
Status: Updated 10/15/2024
November 23, 2024
Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale
St. Louise Parish Center, Lagrange Park, IL
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
November 23, 2024
Downtown Bloomington Indoor Thanksgiving Market
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 9/13/2024
November 23, 2024
Christmas in the Country Craft Show
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crystal Lake, IL
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
November 23, 2024
Holiday Craft Fair
Huntley High School, Huntley, IL
Status: Updated 11/14/2024
November 23, 2024
Craft Show and Bake Sale
Highlands Middle School, La Grange Highlands, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2024
November 23, 2024
Home For the Holidays Craft and Vendor Show
Orangeville School, Orangeville, IL
Status: Updated 10/10/2024
November 23, 2024
Normal West HS Bands Craft & Vendor Show
Normal West High School, Normal, IL
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
November 23, 2024
November Holiday Craft Fair
Brookdale Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates, IL
Status: Updated 11/14/2024
November 22 - 24, 2024
Holiday Bazaar
Woman's Club of Evanston, Evanston, IL
Status: Updated 9/4/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
Christmas on the Fox Art and Craft Show
Prairie Events Center, Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
CSHS Athletic Boosters Fall Craft Show
Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL
Status: Updated 9/16/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
Christmas Crossroads Craft Show
Lockport East High School, Lockport, IL
Status: Updated 10/15/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
Chicago Holiday Market
Artifact Event Center, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 10/31/2024
November 24, 2024
Craft Show
Metea Valley High School, Aurora, IL
Status: Updated 8/1/2024
November 24, 2024
Prospect High School Craft Fair
Prospect High School Field House, Mount Prospect, IL
Status: Updated 6/2/2024
November 28 - 29, 2024
Native American Holiday Market
Collinsville VFW-Post 5691, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
November 29, 2024
North Pole Christmas Market- Light Up the Holidays Fest
Renaissance Center, Joliet, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2024
November 2 - 30, 2024
Wheaton French Market - November
Wheaton Municipal Parking Lot #3, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
November 2 - 30, 2024
Grayslake Fall Season - November
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 3/5/2024
November 30, 2024
Downtown Plainfield Holiday Artisan Market
Sanctuary Events, Plainfield, IL
Status: Updated 9/11/2024
November 30, 2024
Stroll on State
Rockford City Market Pavilion, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 8/19/2024
November 30, 2024
Christmas Craft Bazaar
Holy Ghost Gym & cafeteria, Jerseyville, IL
Status: Updated 8/14/2024
November 30, 2024
Holiday Craft Fair
The Barn at Village Hall, Hawthorn Woods, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2024