Illinois Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Craft shows and craft fairs 2025–2026
Cities / Towns
Addison Antioch Arcola Arlington Heights Arthur Aurora Bartlett Belvidere Berwyn Bloomingdale Bloomington Bourbonnais Braidwood Brookfield Byron Canton Carbondale Carlinville Carol Stream Cary Centralia Channahon Chicago Chicago South Loop Chillicothe Clarendon Hills Collinsville Countryside Crest Hill Crete Crystal Lake Decatur Dekalb Des Plaines Dixon Dow Downers Grove East Moline Edwardsville Elburn Elgin Elk Grove Village Evanston Frankfort Freeport Galena Geneseo Geneva Glen Ellyn Glencoe Glendale Heights Glenview Grafton Granite City Grayslake Griggsville Gurnee Hampshire Harvard Harwood Heights Hickory Hills Highland Park Highwood Hinsdale Homer Glen Homewood Island Lake Jerseyville Johnston City Kankakee Kewanee Knoxville La Grange Lake Forest Lanark Lincolnshire Lisle Lockport Lombard Long Grove Macomb Malta Manhattan Maple Park Mendota Milledgeville Millstadt Momence Montgomery Morris Morton Mount Vernon Naperville New Lenox Normal Northbrook Olney Oregon Oswego Ottawa Palatine Palos Hills Park Forest Pekin Peoria Petersburg Pingree Grove Plainfield Quincy Riverside Rock Falls Rock Island Rockford Rockton Roselle Rosemont Saint Charles Sandwich Schaumburg Shelbyville Skokie Springfield Sterling Streator Sycamore Tinley Park Urbana Vernon Hills Villa Park Warrenville Watseka West Chicago West Dundee Western Springs Westmont Wheaton Wilmette Winnetka Wood Dale Woodstock Yorkville

Craft shows and craft fairs 2025–2026

Illinois Cities and Towns

Addison, Antioch, Arcola, Arlington Heights, Arthur, Aurora, Bartlett, Belvidere, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Bloomington, Bourbonnais, Braidwood, Brookfield, Byron, Canton, Carbondale, Carlinville, Carol Stream, Cary, Centralia, Channahon, Chicago, Chicago South Loop, Chillicothe, Clarendon Hills, Collinsville, Countryside, Crest Hill, Crete, Crystal Lake, Decatur, Dekalb, Des Plaines, Dixon, Dow, Downers Grove, East Moline, Edwardsville, Elburn, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Frankfort, Freeport, Galena, Geneseo, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Glendale Heights, Glenview, Grafton, Granite City, Grayslake, Griggsville, Gurnee, Hampshire, Harvard, Harwood Heights, Hickory Hills, Highland Park, Highwood, Hinsdale, Homer Glen, Homewood, Island Lake, Jerseyville, Johnston City, Kankakee, Kewanee, Knoxville, La Grange, Lake Forest, Lanark, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Long Grove, Macomb, Malta, Manhattan, Maple Park, Mendota, Milledgeville, Millstadt, Momence, Montgomery, Morris, Morton, Mount Vernon, Naperville, New Lenox, Normal, Northbrook, Olney, Oregon, Oswego, Ottawa, Palatine, Palos Hills, Park Forest, Pekin, Peoria, Petersburg, Pingree Grove, Plainfield, Quincy, Riverside, Rock Falls, Rock Island, Rockford, Rockton, Roselle, Rosemont, Saint Charles, Sandwich, Schaumburg, Shelbyville, Skokie, Springfield, Sterling, Streator, Sycamore, Tinley Park, Urbana, Vernon Hills, Villa Park, Warrenville, Watseka, West Chicago, West Dundee, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Wilmette, Winnetka, Wood Dale, Woodstock, Yorkville

Attend Your Favorite Craft Shows of the Year in Chicago, IL

 
Chicago Blues Festival
June 5 - 8, 2025

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A Blues Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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 12pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-9pm.
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
June 6 - 8, 2025

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.
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.
Ribfest Chicago
June 6 - 8, 2025

Ribfest Chicago

Northcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

A Food Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square)
Gold Coast Art Fair
June 7 - 8, 2025

Gold Coast Art Fair

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

A Festival organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
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 All Days 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair
June 7 - 8, 2025

Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair

Hyde Park Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

An Art Show organized by 57th Street Art Fair Committee.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 13 - 15, 2025

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

A Festival organized by Andersonville Chamber of Commerce.
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
Taste of Randolph Street
June 13 - 15, 2025

Taste of Randolph Street

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

A Music Festival organized by StarEvents.
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
Wells Street Art Festival
June 14 - 15, 2025

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

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.
Old Town Art Fair
June 14 - 15, 2025

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2024

An Art Show organized by Old Town Triangle Association.
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.
Chicago Pride Fest
June 21 - 22, 2025

Chicago Pride Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

A Festival organized by Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10.
Nettlehorst French Market - June
June 7 - 28, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - June

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/11/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Logan Square Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026

Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan 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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include kids area; pet area.
Millennium Art Festival
June 28 - 29, 2025

Millennium Art Festival

On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

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 All Days 11am-5pm. This event will also include kid's art activities.
Chicago Music Awards
July 11, 2025

Chicago Music Awards

Park 540-, Chicago, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Martins' International Foundation.
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 Fri 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100.
Chicago Gospel Music Experience
July 12, 2025

Chicago Gospel Music Experience

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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 Sat 11am-9pm.
Square Roots
July 11 - 13, 2025

Square Roots

Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Lincoln Square Chamber/Old Town School of Folk Music.
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.
Southport Art Fest
July 12 - 13, 2025

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
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.
West Fest Chicago
July 18 - 20, 2025

West Fest Chicago

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: kid area, pet area.
Ravenswood on Tap
July 19 - 20, 2025

Ravenswood on Tap

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2025

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.
Nettlehorst French Market - July
July 5 - 26, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - July

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 25 - 26, 2025

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/19/2025

A Festival organized by Wrightwood Neighbors Association.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
July 26, 2025

Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

A Festival organized by Social Scene.
This Illinois Festival will have 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 $15 - $80.
Wicker Park Festival
July 25 - 27, 2025

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2025

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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
JEFF Fest
August 1 - 2, 2025

JEFF Fest

Jefferson Memorial Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

A Music Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 2pm-10pm.
Dancing in the Streets
August 1 - 3, 2025

Dancing in the Streets

1725 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, 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 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
Northalsted Market Days
August 9 - 10, 2025

Northalsted Market Days

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

A Festival organized by Northalsted Area Merchants Association.
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 All Days 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10.
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
August 14 - 17, 2025

Taylor Street Festa Italiana

Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

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 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
Ukrainian Village Fest
August 16 - 17, 2025

Ukrainian Village Fest

Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

A Festival organized by Ukrainian Village Fest.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: big dance floor, dancing under a big tent.
Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
August 23, 2025

Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival

Galeria Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/1/2025

A Festival organized by Social Scene.
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 - $90.
Bucktown Arts Fest
August 23 - 24, 2025

Bucktown Arts Fest

Holstein Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

An Art Show organized by Bucktown Arts Fest.
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 Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
Nettlehorst French Market - August
August 2 - 30, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - August

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Chicago Jazz Festival
August 28 - 31, 2025

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A Jazz Music Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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 Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm.
Taste of Polonia Festival
August 29 - September 1, 2025

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Copernicus Center.
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 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10:30pm, Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
Edgewater Music Fest
September 5 - 7, 2025

Edgewater Music Fest

5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

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 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm.
Printers Row Lit Fest
September 6 - 7, 2025

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

A Festival organized by Printers Row Lit Fest.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 13 - 14, 2025

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

An Art Show organized by Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)
September 20 - 21, 2025

Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)

Park 540, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

A Food Festival organized by Martins' International Foundation.
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 Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $100.
Nettlehorst French Market - September
September 6 - 27, 2025

Nettlehorst French Market - September

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Bensidoun USA Inc.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Randolph Street Market - September
September 27 - 28, 2025

Randolph Street Market - September

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2025

An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Image Pilots.
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 All Days 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.
World Music Festival Chicago
September 26 - October 5, 2025

World Music Festival Chicago

Various Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/17/2025

A World Music Festival organized by Chicago Cultural Center.
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 .
Apple Fest
October 4 - 5, 2025

Apple Fest

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/24/2025

A Holiday Celebration organized by Big Buzz Idea Group.
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 Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
May 11 - October 26, 2025

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be All Days 9am-3pm. This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
Victoria's Craft Boutique
November 13 - 15, 2025

Victoria's Craft Boutique

Norwood Park Historical Society, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

A Craft Show organized by Norwood Park Historical Society.
This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $2. This event will also include join us for lunch or dinner after you shop in the oldest house in chicago.