Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027
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May 27 - 31, 2026
Washington Good Neighbor Days Festival
John Bearce Companies Property, Washington, IL
Status: Updated 5/18/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12pm-4pm. This event will also include: carnival, 5k run, family bike ride, car show.
May 28 - 31, 2026
Gilberts Community Days
Town Square Park, Gilberts, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: carnival, car show, kids' activities, crafts.
May 29 - 31, 2026
Do-Division Street Fest
Division Street Between Damen and Leavitt, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
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 International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
June 5, 2026
Friday's Food & Art - June
The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Illinois Marketplace Expo 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.
June 5 - 6, 2026
International Horseradish Festival
Main Street, Collinsville, IL
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: bloody mary contest, root derby, cooking contest, root games.
June 5 - 6, 2026
Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair
Downtown, Martin Ave Square, Homewood, IL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm.
June 6, 2026
Bellson Music Fest
RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
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, 2026
Mount Vernon Brewers Fest - June
9th Street, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
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 6, 2026
Fox River Arts Ramble
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include art demonstrations.
May 31 - June 7, 2026
Macon County Fair
Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur, IL
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sun-Tue 3pm-10pm; Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Sat 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: kids' county, contests, mud volleyball, graffiti arts contest.
June 4 - 7, 2026
Cream of Wheaton
Memorial Park, Wheaton, IL
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-9:30pm; Sat 9am-9:30pm; Sun 1pm-6:30pm.
June 4 - 7, 2026
Antioch's Taste of Summer Festival
Downtown, Antioch, IL
Status: Updated 4/19/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 17 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-6pm.
June 4 - 7, 2026
Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Blues 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 Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-9pm.
June 5 - 7, 2026
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
June 5 - 7, 2026
Oneness 2026: Transformational Festival
Camp Tuckabatchee, Ottawa, IL
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 2:30pm-12 midnight; Sat 12 midnight-12 midnight; Sun 12 midnight-8:30pm. Admission tickets are $55 - $325.
June 5 - 7, 2026
Ribfest Chicago
Northcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 25 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. This event will also include: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square)
June 6 - 7, 2026
Art on Main Arts Festival
Jones Park, Canton, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4:30pm; Sun 9am-3pm. This event will also include: childrens activities, demonstrations, and wine.
June 6 - 7, 2026
Garden Fair
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Rockford, IL
Status: Updated 4/19/2026
This Illinois Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
June 13, 2026
Cantata's Flag Day Celebration
Cantata Adult Life Services, Brookfield, Il, IL
Status: Updated 5/26/2026
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 Sat 12pm-2:30pm. This event will also include open house tour.
June 11 - 14, 2026
Lockport Old Canal Days Festival
2nd St. & Canal Rd. (Old Chevron Site), Lockport, IL
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, talent show, baby contest, museum exhibits, beer garden, contests.
June 12 - 14, 2026
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Andersonville, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
June 13 - 14, 2026
Wells Street Art Festival
Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 10/22/2025
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, 2026
RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend
Guthrie Park, Riverside, IL
Status: Updated 2/5/2026
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 13 - 14, 2026
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, garden walk, food court.
June 13 - 14, 2026
Salute to America 250
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Reenactment Event will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4am; Sun 1pm-5pm.
June 14, 2026
Strawberry Jazz Festival
Northfield Square Mall, Bourbonnais, IL
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This Illinois Jazz Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: dime toss, games, face painting, interactive entertainment, and more.
June 19 - 20, 2026
Daisy Days Festival
Downtown Clarendon hills, Clarendon Hills, IL
Status: Updated 2/9/2026
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, 2026
Five Points Washington Community Art Fair
Five Points Washington, Washington, IL
Status: Updated 2/18/2026
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 18 - 21, 2026
Prairie Fest
Community Park, Wood Dale, IL
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be .
June 18 - 21, 2026
PrairieFest
PrairieFest Park, Oswego, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: carnival, parade, car show, main stage music, family stage entertainment, petting zoo, 5k.
June 19 - 21, 2026
Taste of Randolph Street
West Loop, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
June 20 - 21, 2026
Gold Coast Art Fair
Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This Illinois Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
June 3 - 24, 2026
Grayslake Summer Season - June
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
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.
June 4 - 25, 2026
Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays - June
Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL
Status: Updated 5/22/2026
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 .
June 6 - 27, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - June
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts 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.
June 6 - 27, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market - June
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
June 26 - 27, 2026
Malta Days Festival
Lion's Park, Malta, IL
Status: Updated 2/27/2026
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 24 - 28, 2026
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
700 Main Street N.W., Bourbonnais, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Festival will have corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 5pm-10:30pm; Fri 11am-11:30pm; Sat 12pm-11:30pm; Sun 1pm-7pm.
June 24 - 28, 2026
Swedish Days - Geneva, IL
Downtown, Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, special events, music competition, kids' area.
June 25 - 28, 2026
Macomb Heritage Days
Chandler Park, Macomb, IL
Status: Updated 5/30/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 10pm-10pm.
June 26 - 28, 2026
Long Grove Strawberry Fest
Historic Business District, Long Grove, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7 - $15.
June 26 - 28, 2026
Lanark Old Settler's Day
Lanark City Park, Lanark, IL
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-12 midnight; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-4pm.
June 26 - 28, 2026
Midsummer Arts Faire
Washington Park, Quincy, IL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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, 2026
Logan Square Arts Festival
Logan Square Centennial Monument, Chicago, IL
Web: logansquareaf.com
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
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, 2026
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
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.
June 27 - 28, 2026
Millennium Art Festival
On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/22/2026
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 .
July 2, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats - Independence Day Celebration
RB&W District, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
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 3 - 4, 2026
Glencoe's Independence Day Celebration
Lakefront Park, Glencoe, IL
Status: Updated 4/21/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 8am-8pm.
July 4, 2026
4th For All Family Festival & Art Fair
Burlington Park, Hinsdale, IL
Status: Updated 4/23/2026
This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include parade.
July 4, 2026
Market Days - Salute to Freedom July
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
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, 2026
Lakeside Festival
Dole Mansion, Crystal Lake, IL
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: carnival, parade, kid's bike parade, children's ice cream eating contest.
July 2 - 5, 2026
Fitzgerald's American Music Festival
FitzGerald's Night Club, Berwyn, IL
Status: Updated 4/21/2026
This Illinois 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 . Admission tickets are $75 - $250.
July 2 - 5, 2026
Dixon Petunia Festival
Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
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 2 - 5, 2026
Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest
Community Park, Palatine, IL
Status: Updated 4/10/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
July 3 - 5, 2026
African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (Ifol)
Park 540, Chicago South Loop, IL
Status: Updated 4/22/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $900. This event will also include dominoes and other games.
July 4 - 5, 2026
Palatine Jaycess Arts, Crafts and Business Expo
Palatine Community Park, Palatine, IL
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: food booths, games, carnival, music, kids day.
July 9 - 12, 2026
Taste of Westmont
Downtown, Westmont, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri 4pm-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
July 9 - 12, 2026
Glendale Heights Fest
Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-12 midnight; Sun 3pm-12 midnight. This event will also include: carnival, live bands, mechanical bull, idol contest.
July 10 - 12, 2026
Square Roots
Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $20. This event will also include: instrument petting zoo, games, demos, kids area.
July 10 - 12, 2026
Byronfest
Downtown, Byron, IL
Status: Updated 10/15/2025
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 11 - 12, 2026
Southport Art Fest
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm.
July 18, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats @ the District
RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
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 15 - 19, 2026
Kane County Fair
Kane County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, IL
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: truck pull, monster trucks, demolition derby, big hat rodeo.
July 17 - 19, 2026
West Fest Chicago
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/14/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 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. This event will also include: kid area, pet area.
July 18 - 19, 2026
Ravenswood on Tap
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
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, 2026
Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair
Lyon School Grounds, Glenview, IL
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
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 Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, music, food, silent auction.
July 4 - 25, 2026
Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - July
Downtown Bloomington Square, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts 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.
July 4 - 25, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market - July
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
July 24 - 25, 2026
Chicago Gospel Music Experience
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.
July 24 - 26, 2026
Wicker Park Festival
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
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, 2026
Art at the Glen
Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL
Status: Updated 11/13/2025
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 .
July 1 - 29, 2026
Grayslake Summer Season - July
Centennial Park, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
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.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
McLean County Fair
McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $4 - $16.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
Lake County Fair
Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 10am-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
Kankakee County Fair
Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-12 midnight; Sun 7am-9pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: school bus figure 8, demo derby, truck/tractor pulls, ipra rodeo.
August 7 - 8, 2026
Smoke & Irons Music Fest
Apple Orchard Park, Bartlett, IL
Status: Updated 5/14/2026
This Illinois Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $10. This event will also include: live music, beer, food trucks, craft show, beer tasting.
August 8, 2026
Eats 'N' Beats W/ Free Fall
RB&W District Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
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, 2026
AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair
Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL
Web: sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
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 5 - 9, 2026
Northbrook Days Festival
Downtown Northbrook, Northbrook, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 1pm-9pm.
August 6 - 9, 2026
Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Downtown, Veterans' Park, Elks Parking Lot, Mendota, IL
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, queen pageant, free sweet corn, beer garden with live bands,festivalðnic food.
August 6 - 9, 2026
StreatorFest
North Point Plaza Field, Streator, IL
Status: Updated 10/11/2025
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 7 - 9, 2026
Northalsted Market Days
Downtown, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10.
August 15, 2026
Krape Park Art Walk
Krape Park, Freeport, IL
Status: Updated 2/4/2026
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, 2026
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL
Status: Updated 2/12/2026
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, 2026
Montgomery Fest
Montgomery Park, Montgomery, IL
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
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 15 - 16, 2026
Aqua Palooza W/ Rock Falls River Chase
Sewards Riverside Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This Illinois Boat Auto Camping Show will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: cardboard regatta, duck race, kids fishing derby.
August 13 - 23, 2026
Illinois State Fair
Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
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 22 - 23, 2026
Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn
Lake Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, IL
Web: downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
August 1 - 29, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market - August
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
August 29, 2026
Art in the Park
RB&W Riverfront Park, Rock Falls, IL
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
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, 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.
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 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
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
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.
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Brookfield Farmers Market - September
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
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
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 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 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.
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.
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 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
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
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 - 18, 2026
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Northwestern Medicine Field (Kane County Cougars Stadium), Geneva, IL
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
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.
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.
October 3 - 31, 2026
Brookfield Farmers Market - October
Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, IL
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Illinois Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 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.
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