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Illinois Festivals, Farmers Markets, Family & Kids Festivals, Art Shows 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 699 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
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

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

Farm Progress Show
September 1 - 3, 2026

Farm Progress Show

4275 E Mound Rd., Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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This Illinois Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Wed 8am-5pm; Thu 8am-4pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $15.
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Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
September 4 - 5, 2026

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown, Arthur, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm.
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Chicago Jazz Festival
September 3 - 6, 2026

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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This Illinois Jazz Music 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 .
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Orion Fall Festival
September 4 - 6, 2026

Orion Fall Festival

Central Park, Orion, IL

Status: Updated 7/26/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 8am-6pm.
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Yorkville Hometown Days
September 4 - 6, 2026

Yorkville Hometown Days

Beecher Park, Yorkville, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4:30pm-9pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm. This event will also include: ultimate air dogs, live bands, bags contest,car show, carnival, family area.
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Maple Park Fun Fest
September 5 - 6, 2026

Maple Park Fun Fest

Downtown, Maple Park, IL

Status: Updated 7/14/2026

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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 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 7am-11pm. This event will also include: car show, parade and kids' bike parade, fireworks show, 5k fun run, bags tourney.
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Kane County Flea Market - September
September 5 - 6, 2026

Kane County Flea Market - September

Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 8/19/2026

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This Illinois Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
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Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
September 5 - 6, 2026

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

The District, Rock Island, Illinois, Rock Island, IL

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

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This Illinois Sports Event will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 8am-4pm. This event will also include go-kart street races.
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Saint Louis Antique Festival
September 5 - 6, 2026

Saint Louis Antique Festival

Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2026

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This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
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Duquoin State Fair
August 28 - September 7, 2026

Duquoin State Fair

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL

Status: Updated 8/9/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $30.
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Pana Tri-County Fair
September 2 - 7, 2026

Pana Tri-County Fair

Fairgrounds Road, Pana, IL

Status: Updated 8/2/2026

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This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $20.
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Naperville Jaycees Last Fling
September 4 - 7, 2026

Naperville Jaycees Last Fling

Downtown, Naperville, IL

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, carnival, bags tournaments, parade, beer gardens.
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Kewanee Hog Days
September 4 - 7, 2026

Kewanee Hog Days

Downtown/West Park for Flea Market/Craft Show, Kewanee, IL

Status: Updated 8/11/2026

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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 25 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm; Mon 11am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, mud volleyball, world's largest bbq, model t show, kids day on monday.
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Taste of Polonia Festival
September 4 - 7, 2026

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

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This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm; Mon 11:30am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $45. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
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Frankfort Fall Festival
September 5 - 7, 2026

Frankfort Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, IL

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival.
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Septemberfest
September 5 - 7, 2026

Septemberfest

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL

Web: villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/..

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10am-9pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts show, carnival, fireworks, craft beer & wine, taste, bingo, parade.
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African Festival of the Arts
September 5 - 7, 2026

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
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Deer Path Art League 71st Art Fair on the Square
September 6 - 7, 2026

Deer Path Art League 71st Art Fair on the Square

Market Square, Lake Forest, IL

Status: Updated 4/27/2026

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This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun-Mon 10am-5pm. This event will also include young artists market area.
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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
September 6 - 7, 2026

Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival

Island Park, Geneva, IL

Status: Updated 7/19/2026

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This Illinois Festival Concert will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be .
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Friday's Food & Art - September
September 11, 2026

Friday's Food & Art - September

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 8/25/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show 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 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
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Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
September 10 - 12, 2026

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

Town Square, Mount Pulaski, IL

Status: Updated 8/21/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-12 midnight.
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Gibson City Harvest Festival
September 11 - 12, 2026

Gibson City Harvest Festival

Downtown, Gibson City, IL

Status: Updated 8/27/2026

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This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 4pm-12 midnight.
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Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally
September 11 - 12, 2026

Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally

Vince Grady Field at WIU Campus, Macomb, IL

Status: Updated 8/14/2026

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This Illinois Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm; Sat 7am-9:30pm.
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Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair
September 11 - 12, 2026

Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair

Downtown, Murphysboro, IL

Status: Updated 7/23/2026

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This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, carnival, contests, kids' area.
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