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 736 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 14, 2024
Saints JFX Holiday Sip & Shop
Saint Francis School, Wilmette, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2024
November 14 - 16, 2024
Victoria's Craft Boutique
Norwood Park Historical Society, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 9/4/2024
November 16, 2024
Finders Holiday Market
Progress City USA, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 6/18/2024
November 16, 2024
Salt Creek Park District Craft Fair
Salt Creek Sports Center, Palatine, IL
Status: Updated 10/24/2024
November 16, 2024
A Dicken's of a Holiday Craft Show
Darien Park District Community Center, Darien, IL
Status: Updated 10/30/2024
November 16, 2024
Saint Christopher Craft Show
St. Christopher Gymnasium, Midlothian, IL
Status: Updated 10/8/2024
November 16, 2024
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Cary Park District Community Center, Cary, IL
Status: Updated 10/24/2024
November 16, 2024
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Lakeview Junior High, Downers Grove, IL
Status: Updated 11/2/2024
November 3 - 17, 2024
Geneva French Market - November
Geneva Metra Train Station Parking Lot, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
November 16 - 17, 2024
Art For the Season
Stagg High School, Palos Hills, IL
Status: Updated 4/29/2024
November 16 - 17, 2024
Randolph Street Market - November
1341 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
November 17, 2024
Third Sunday Market- November
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/5/2024
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Archer Ave Cookie Walk
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 11/8/2022
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Spruce Moose Craft & Bake Sale
13941 Stiehr Road, Wadsworth, IL
Status: Updated 11/8/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Holiday Musical & Crafts Event
Wild Onion Banquet Hall & Brewery, Lake Barrington, IL
Status: Updated 8/10/2023
November 22, 2024
Handmade Market
Loyal Order of Moose Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2024
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 11/1/2024
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