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March 6 - 7, 2026Manhattan Irish FestDowntown, Manhattan, IL Status: Updated 1/20/2026
A Holiday Celebration organized by Manhattan Irish Fest.
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have corp./information, 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 Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
March 14, 2026Saint Charles Saint Patrick's ParadeDowntown St. Charles, Saint Charles, IL Status: Updated 1/29/2026
A Parade organized by STC Alliance.
This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-2pm.
March 14, 2026Yorkville Saint Patricks CelebrationDowntown Yorkville, Yorkville, IL Status: Updated 1/29/2026
A Parade organized by Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration.
This Illinois Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-12pm.
March 5 - 16, 2026The Lake County Film FestivalThe College Of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Status: Updated 11/5/2025
A Film Festival organized by The Lake County Film Festival.
This Illinois Film Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $10.
March 21, 2026West FestLincoln-Way West H.S., New Lenox, IL Status: Updated 10/10/2025
A Craft Show organized by Lincoln-Way West Music Boosters.
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $3.
March 21 - 22, 2026Maple Syrup FestivalTouch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL Status: Updated 2/17/2026
A Specialty-Theme Event organized by Touch of Nature Environmental Center.
This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event 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 Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
March 29, 2026Lombard Outdoor Vintage DayPark Ave, Lombard, IL Status: Updated 1/13/2026
A Vintage organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This Illinois Vintage will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-5pm.
April 10 - 12, 2026Boneyard Arts FestivalVarious venues, Champaign, IL Status: Updated 1/29/2026
An Art Show organized by 40 North / 88 West.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-9pm; Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 9am-2am.
April 24 - 26, 2026One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale ChicagoThe Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 6/5/2025
An Art Show organized by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
May 2, 2026Finders Spring MarketProgress City USA, Decatur, IL Status: Updated 11/20/2025
A Vintage organized by Finders Market.
This Illinois Vintage 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.
May 2, 2026Lebanon May MarketDowntown, Lebanon, IL Status: Updated 11/21/2025
A Marketplace Expo organized by Lebanon Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
May 3, 2026Lilac Times Arts & Crafts FairDowntown Lombard, Lombard, IL Status: Updated 1/13/2026
A Craft Show organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
May 15 - 17, 2026Art on the SquarePublic Square, Belleville, IL Status: Updated 10/8/2025
An Art Show organized by Art on the Square.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' hands-on activities.
May 15 - 17, 2026Chocolate FestLong Grove Historic Village, Long Grove, IL Status: Updated 1/29/2026
A Specialty-Theme Event organized by Historic Downtown Long Grove.
This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include children's activities.
May 16 - 17, 2026Springfield Old Capitol Art FairOld State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL Web: springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org Status: Updated 12/16/2025
An Art Show organized by Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's tent; community mural project.
May 17, 2026Rhubarb FestivalSmall Memorial Park, Kankakee, IL Status: Updated 1/23/2026
A Festival organized by Kankakee County Museum.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, kids zone, museum tours, pie eating contest, rhubarb pies and jams for sale.
May 22 - 24, 2026Summer Camp Music FestivalThree Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL Status: Updated 3/31/2025
A Music Festival organized by Summer Camp Music Festival.
This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 7 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 8am-4am. Admission tickets are $75 - $400. This event will also include: kids' camp, nonprofit & permaculture workshops, live art, carnival rides.
May 22 - 24, 2026Streator Park FestStreator City Park, Streator, IL Status: Updated 2/6/2026
A Festival organized by Light Up Streator.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: entertainment on stage, magic show, saftey demonstrations.
May 23 - 24, 2026McHs Spring FestivalMacoupin County Historical Society, Carlinville, IL Status: Updated 11/12/2025
A Reenactment Event organized by Macoupin County Historical Society.
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 Regional talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: pony rides, antique tractor parade.
May 23 - 24, 2026Barrington Art FestivalCook and Station Streets, Barrington, IL Status: Updated 12/3/2025
An Art Show organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include kid's art activities.
May 23 - 24, 2026Prairie Arts FestivalAl Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL Web: prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-fes.. Status: Updated 1/28/2026
An Art Show organized by Al Larson Prairie Center For the Arts.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include children's craft activities.
May 29 - 31, 2026Do-Division Street FestDivision Street Between Damen and Leavitt, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/27/2026
A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
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 International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
June 6, 2026Bellson Music FestRB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2026
A Music Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
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.
June 6, 2026Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June9th Street, Mount Vernon, IL Status: Updated 1/23/2026
A Festival organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
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.
June 13 - 14, 2026Wells Street Art FestivalWells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 10/22/2025
A Festival organized by Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include silent art auction.
June 13 - 14, 2026RAW - Riverside Arts WeekendGuthrie Park, Riverside, IL Status: Updated 2/5/2026
An Art Show organized by D & W Events, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
June 19 - 20, 2026Daisy Days FestivalDowntown Clarendon hills, Clarendon Hills, IL Status: Updated 2/9/2026
A Festival organized by Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-9pm.
June 20, 2026Five Points Washington Community Art FairFive Points Washington, Washington, IL Status: Updated 2/18/2026
A Craft Show organized by Five Points Washington.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
June 26 - 27, 2026Malta Days FestivalLion's Park, Malta, IL Status: Updated 2/27/2026
A Festival organized by Village of Malta - Malta Days Committee.
This Illinois 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 Fri 6:30am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: music, car show, 5k, bounce houses, food trucks, obstacle courses, fireworks, kids shows.
June 26 - 28, 2026Midsummer Arts FaireWashington Park, Quincy, IL Status: Updated 1/13/2026
An Art Show organized by Midsummer Arts Faire Quincy, IL Arts Festival.
This Illinois Art 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 Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 10pm-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: professional dancers, fine art demonstrators, hands on art activities.
June 26 - 28, 2026Logan Square Arts FestivalLogan Square Centennial Monument, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 4/9/2025
A Music Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include kids area; pet area.
June 27 - 28, 2026Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan FairNaper Settlement, Naperville, IL Status: Updated 1/15/2026
An Art Show organized by Naperville Woman's Club.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: empty bowls benefit, artist reception, $2500 in cash prizes, entertainement.
July 2, 2026Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day CelebrationRB&W District, Rock Falls, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2026
A Food Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10:30pm.
July 4, 2026Market Days - Salute to Freedom JulyMt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL Status: Updated 1/23/2026
A Marketplace Expo organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
This Illinois Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm. This event will also include: special events, fireworks, entertainment.
July 2 - 5, 2026Dixon Petunia FestivalDowntown Dixon, Dixon, IL Status: Updated 10/14/2025
A Festival organized by Dixon Petunia Festival.
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include: fireworks, parade.
July 10 - 12, 2026ByronfestDowntown, Byron, IL Status: Updated 10/15/2025
A Festival organized by Byron Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: carnival, parade, bag tournament and more.
July 18, 2026Eats 'N' Beats @ the DistrictRB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2026
A Food Festival organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm.
July 18 - 19, 2026Ravenswood on TapRavenswood, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 10/14/2025
A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, 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 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm.
July 18 - 19, 2026Glenview Art League Summer Art FairLyon School Grounds, Glenview, IL Status: Updated 1/28/2026
An Art Show organized by Glenview Art League.
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 Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, music, food, silent auction.
July 24 - 26, 2026Wicker Park FestivalWicker Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 10/14/2025
A Festival organized by Criterion Productions, LLC.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
July 25 - 26, 2026Art at the GlenGlen Town Center, Glenview, IL Status: Updated 11/13/2025
An Art Show organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 8, 2026Eats 'N' Beats W/ Free FallRB&W District Park, Rock Falls, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2026
A Festival Concert organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-10pm.
August 8, 2026AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities FairRiverside Drive, Elgin, IL Web: sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22 Status: Updated 2/10/2026
A Craft Show organized by SIDE Street Studio ARTS.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-7pm. This event will also include: community mural, other spectacles.
August 6 - 9, 2026StreatorFestNorth Point Plaza Field, Streator, IL Status: Updated 10/11/2025
A Festival organized by Streator Fest Committee.
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 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-11:30pm; Sat 1pm-11:30pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: national music acts, big carnival midway, and biggest fireworks display in downstate illin.
August 15, 2026Krape Park Art WalkKrape Park, Freeport, IL Status: Updated 2/4/2026
An Art Show organized by Freeport Park District.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include kids art center with activities.
August 13 - 16, 2026Taylor Street Festa ItalianaLittle Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/12/2026
A Festival organized by Onesti Entertainment.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
August 14 - 16, 2026Montgomery FestMontgomery Park, Montgomery, IL Status: Updated 11/12/2025
A Festival organized by Village of Montgomery.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9:30pm. This event will also include: parade, family fest.
August 13 - 23, 2026Illinois State FairFairgrounds, Springfield, IL Status: Updated 11/4/2025
A State Fair organized by Illinois State Fairgrounds.
This Illinois State Fair will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 14 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $3 - $7.
August 29, 2026Art in the ParkRB&W Riverfront Park, Rock Falls, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2026
An Art Show organized by City of Rock Falls, IL -Tourism Department.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
August 28 - 30, 2026Dekalb Corn FestDowntown DeKalb, Dekalb, IL Status: Updated 1/13/2026
A Festival organized by Dekalb Corn Fest, Inc..
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, 2026Lambs Farm Summertime Craft FestCamp Big Timber, Elgin, IL Status: Updated 11/18/2025
A Craft Show organized by Craft Productions, Inc..
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.
May 19 - October 6, 2026Lombard Farmers MarketDowntown Lombard, Lombard, IL Status: Updated 1/13/2026
A Farmers Market organized by Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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 .
May 10 - October 25, 2026Logan Square Outdoor Farmers MarketLogan Square, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/16/2026
A Farmers Market organized by Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
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.
May 1 - November 6, 2026Friday's Food & Art: May - NovemberThe Commons, Mount Vernon, IL Status: Updated 1/23/2026
A Festival organized by Mount Vernon Festivals, Inc..
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.
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