Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027
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August 28 - 30, 2026
Midwest Salute to the Arts
Moody Park, Fairview Heights, IL
Status: Updated 6/3/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include kids' art and craft workshops.
August 28 - 30, 2026
Edgewater Music Fest
5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/1/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 28 - 30, 2026
Dekalb Corn Fest
Downtown DeKalb, Dekalb, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 86 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: sound stage, carnival, car show, local vendors.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL
Status: Updated 11/18/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include: yard games, craft demonstrations, wine and beer garden, food trucks, dj.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Bucktown Arts Fest
Holstein Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Port Clinton Art Festival
Port Clinton Square, Highland Park, IL
Status: Updated 8/8/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 30, 2026
A Walk in the Park
North School Park, Arlington Heights, IL
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5pm.
September 1 - 3, 2026
Farm Progress Show
4275 E Mound Rd., Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
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.
September 4 - 5, 2026
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
Downtown, Arthur, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
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.
September 3 - 6, 2026
Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
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 .
September 4 - 6, 2026
Orion Fall Festival
Central Park, Orion, IL
Status: Updated 7/26/2026
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.
September 4 - 6, 2026
Yorkville Hometown Days
Beecher Park, Yorkville, IL
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
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.
September 5 - 6, 2026
Maple Park Fun Fest
Downtown, Maple Park, IL
Status: Updated 7/14/2026
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.
September 5 - 6, 2026
Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
The District, Rock Island, Illinois, Rock Island, IL
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
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.
August 28 - September 7, 2026
Duquoin State Fair
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Duquoin, IL
Status: Updated 8/9/2026
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.
September 4 - 7, 2026
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling
Downtown, Naperville, IL
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
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.
September 4 - 7, 2026
Kewanee Hog Days
Downtown/West Park for Flea Market/Craft Show, Kewanee, IL
Status: Updated 8/11/2026
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.
September 4 - 7, 2026
Taste of Polonia Festival
Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
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.
September 5 - 7, 2026
Frankfort Fall Festival
Historic Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, IL
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
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.
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
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.
September 5 - 7, 2026
African Festival of the Arts
Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
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.
September 6 - 7, 2026
Deer Path Art League 71st Art Fair on the Square
Market Square, Lake Forest, IL
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
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.
September 6 - 7, 2026
Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
Island Park, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 7/19/2026
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 .
September 11, 2026
Friday's Food & Art - September
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 8/25/2026
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.
September 10 - 12, 2026
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
Town Square, Mount Pulaski, IL
Status: Updated 8/21/2026
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.
September 11 - 12, 2026
Gibson City Harvest Festival
Downtown, Gibson City, IL
Status: Updated 8/27/2026
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.
September 11 - 12, 2026
Art, Wind & Fire Macomb Balloon Rally
Vince Grady Field at WIU Campus, Macomb, IL
Status: Updated 8/14/2026
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.
September 11 - 12, 2026
Murphysboro Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair
Downtown, Murphysboro, IL
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
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.
September 12, 2026
Bloomingdale Septemberfest
Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, IL
Status: Updated 8/18/2026
This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm.
September 9 - 13, 2026
The Sandwich Fair
Sandwich Fair Grounds, Sandwich, IL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: carnival, competitive exhibits, commercial exhibits, many food vendors, livestock judging.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Bolingbrook Jubilee
Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Bolingbrook Jubilee
Bolingbrook Town Center Grounds, Bolingbrook, IL
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 11 - 13, 2026
Monee Fall Fest
Fireman's Park, Monee, IL
Status: Updated 7/30/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, car show, bingo, carinval.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Broom Corn Festival
Downtown, Arcola, IL
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, 5/10k race, music, food, craft and vendor displays.
September 12 - 13, 2026
Pekin Marigold Festival
Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Illinois Parade will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, entertainment, kids' games, petting zoo, carnival, etc.
September 12 - 13, 2026
Art on the Fox
Main & Washington Street, Algonquin, IL
Status: Updated 11/13/2025
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 12 - 13, 2026
Art on the Prairie
Warrenville Park District Recreation Center, Warrenville, IL
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include hands-on art area for the children and adults to explore art.
September 12 - 13, 2026
West End Arts Festival
Outside historic Stone Avenue Train Station, La Grange, IL
Status: Updated 8/19/2026
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 .
September 12 - 13, 2026
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 13, 2026
Grand Detour Arts Festival
John Deere Historic Site, Dixon, IL
Status: Updated 4/2/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include student art show.
September 13, 2026
Scandinavian Day Festival
Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL
Status: Updated 8/9/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5:30pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: morning church service, children's activities, pony rides.
September 13, 2026
Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11
Central Park, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 8/20/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: cruise, memorial service for 9-11 and saluting our vets & troops.
September 16 - 19, 2026
Morton Pumpkin Festival
Jefferson Grade School, Morton, IL
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3:30pm-7pm; Thu-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, 10k/2mile, pancake breakfast, carnival, princess pageant, pumpkin weigh off.
September 18 - 19, 2026
Berwyn Fall Fest
Berwyn's Historic Depot District, Berwyn, IL
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: amusements and carnival, children's area, beer garden.
September 18 - 19, 2026
Italian Fest
Uptown Collinsville, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k run, games, children's area, bocce ball tourney, grape stomp, bike ride.
September 19, 2026
Finders Harvest Market
Progress City USA, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 11/20/2025
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.
September 17 - 20, 2026
Dwight Harvest Days
Downtown Dwight, Dwight, IL
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
September 18 - 20, 2026
West Dundee Heritage Fest
Downtown, West Dundee, IL
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: classic car show, amusement ride, kids' activities, chili cook-off.
September 18 - 20, 2026
Des Plaines Fall Fest
Lake Park, Des Plaines, IL
Status: Updated 7/2/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-7pm. This event will also include: car show, kidzone.
September 18 - 20, 2026
Arts in Central Park
Central Park, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' art shop, kids' art activities, demonstrations.
September 18 - 20, 2026
Retro on Roscoe
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
September 19 - 20, 2026
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Along Broadway, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
September 19 - 20, 2026
Brookfield Creative Arts Festival
Kiwanis Park, Brookfield, IL
Web: brookfieldchamber.net/brookfield-arts
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 19 - 20, 2026
Mundelein Arts Festival
Kracklauer Park, Mundelein, IL
Status: Updated 8/19/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 19 - 20, 2026
Greenwich Village Art Fair
Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 6/11/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's activity tent.
September 19 - 20, 2026
Park Forest Art Fair
Downtown, Park Forest, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include children's art and crafts activities/street chalk art.
September 19 - 20, 2026
McHs Fall Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL
Status: Updated 1/21/2026
This Illinois Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
September 19 - 20, 2026
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Grounds of Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 1/16/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
September 2 - 23, 2026
Grayslake Summer Season - September
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: balloons, face painting, music.
September 25, 2026
Taco Throwdown
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm.
September 5 - 26, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - September
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
September 25 - 26, 2026
Fall Fest
Downtown Mt. Vernon The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's activities, car show, 5k.
September 26, 2026
German Society Oktoberfest
Loves Park City Festival Grounds, Loves Park, IL
Status: Updated 8/22/2026
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
September 26, 2026
Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey
Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/18/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85. This event will also include chicago food & drink festivals.
September 26, 2026
OAC Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts
Olney City Park, Olney, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
September 26, 2026
Dekalb Back Alley Market
Downtown, Dekalb, IL
Status: Updated 8/27/2026
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.
September 23 - 27, 2026
Grundy County Corn Festival
Downtown Morris, Morris, IL
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-10pm; Thu 10am-10:30pm; Fri 10am-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, water fights, craft show, fleamarket, petting zoo,pony rides.
September 24 - 27, 2026
Manteno Oktoberfest
Downtown Main Street, Manteno, IL
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
September 25 - 27, 2026
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show
Downtown (20 Blocks), Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm. This event will also include: car show awards, route 66 treasures, free car clinics, cruise.
September 25 - 27, 2026
Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
Union Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 8/24/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $100.
September 25 - 27, 2026
Long Grove Apple Festival
Downtown, Long Grove, IL
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Peoria Fine Art Fair
Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL
Status: Updated 7/22/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: children's art activities, community mural, live demonstrations.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Art in the Barn
Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL
Status: Updated 1/16/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Hyde Park Jazz Fest
Hyde Park & Various Locations, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 10 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-7pm.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Randolph Street Market - September
1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 8/24/2026
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.
September 29 - October 1, 2026
Maria SS Lauretana Society Festival
Golf Mill Park, Niles, IL
Status: Updated 7/26/2026
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.
October 3, 2026
Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm
Semi's Greenhouse & Farm Market, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
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.
October 3, 2026
Pawfest 2026
Deicke Park, Huntley, IL
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
This Illinois Pet-themed Event 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.
October 3, 2026
Cantata's Oktoberfest
Cantata Adult Life Services, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 8/4/2026
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11:30am-2:30pm. This event will also include open house tour.
October 3, 2026
Jerseyville Apple Festival
Jersey County Historical Society, Jerseyville, IL
Status: Updated 7/16/2026
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.
September 25 - October 4, 2026
World Music Festival Chicago
Various Venues, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
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 .
October 1 - 4, 2026
Mokena Family Fall Fest
Yunker Park, Mokena, IL
Status: Updated 8/26/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. This event will also include: amusement rides, games, pumpkin patch, kid's activities, scarecrow making, etc.
October 2 - 4, 2026
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Highwood, Highwood, IL
Status: Updated 4/24/2026
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.
October 2 - 4, 2026
Apple Fest
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
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.
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
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.
October 3 - 4, 2026
Cider & Cinnamon Arts & Craft Fair
Edgebrook, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
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.
October 3 - 4, 2026
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
Beautiful Uptown Normal, Normal, IL
Status: Updated 12/3/2025
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 .
October 3 - 4, 2026
Autumn on Parade
Downtown Courthouse Lawn and surrounding streets, Oregon, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
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.
May 19 - October 6, 2026
Lombard Farmers Market
Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
October 10 - 11, 2026
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival II
Fulton County and Elmwood, Illinois, Smithfield, IL
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be .
October 10 - 11, 2026
Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake
Rend Lake Event Center, Whittington, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Wine-Beer Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10.
October 10 - 11, 2026
Native American Harvest Pow Wow
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Pow Wow will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $30. This event will also include: kids area, demonstrations, contest, native american ceremonies.
October 17, 2026
Thornton Fall Fest
Village Hall, Thornton, IL
Status: Updated 8/26/2026
This Illinois Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include crafts bingo obstacle course.
October 16 - 18, 2026
4th Anual OktoberFest
Local, Wood Dale, IL
Status: Updated 8/11/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12 midnight; Sun 2pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include special events.
October 17 - 18, 2026
Witches Days Out
McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, IL
Status: Updated 6/29/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
October 17 - 18, 2026
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Northwestern Medicine Field (Kane County Cougars Stadium), Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 6/16/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5.
October 18, 2026
Spooktacular
Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: petting zoo, bounce houses, costume contest, kids' activities.
October 3 - 24, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - October
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, gardening demonstrations.
May 10 - October 25, 2026
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
June 20 - October 31, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market
Kiwanis Park, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 80 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include young entrepreneur market - 16 & under.
September 26 - October 31, 2026
Grayslake Fall Season - October
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
May 1 - November 6, 2026
Friday's Food & Art: May - November
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: food, art, entertainment.
November 14, 2026
NCHS Craft and Vendor Show
Normal Community High School, Normal, IL
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm. This event will also include kids' area.
November 7 - 28, 2026
Grayslake Fall Season - November
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
November 28, 2026
Stroll on State
Rockford City Market Pavilion, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-9pm.
December 6, 2026
Millstadt Weihnachtsfest German Christmas Festival
Saint James Parish Center, Millstadt, IL
Status: Updated 2/21/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-3:30pm. This event will also include st. nikolaus parade at 12:00 noon.
December 3 - 8, 2026
Crete Country Christmas
Crete Country Christmas Tent on Cass St., Crete, IL
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-8pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-2pm; Mon-Tue 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, craft fair, bingo, reindog contest, free community events.
December 5 - 12, 2026
Grayslake Fall Season - December
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
December 13, 2026
Chicago Music Awards
TBA, Chicago, IL Or Online at chicagomusicawards.org
Status: Updated 7/13/2026
This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
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