Illinois Fairs &amp; Festivals 2026

Abingdon 4th Friday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Abingdon.

Fri, Jul 24Abingdon

Alton Midsummer Farmers and Artisans Market — Alton

Alton Midsummer Farmers and Artisans Market

A craft fair in Alton.

Sat, Jul 25Alton

Antioch Midsummer Farmers Market — Antioch

Antioch Midsummer Farmers Market

It will feature fresh local produce, delicious baked goods, unique handcrafted treasures and more.

Sat, Jul 25Antioch

Garfield Park Midsummer Neighborhood Market — Chicago

4.7(3)In 3 days

Garfield Park Midsummer Neighborhood Market

Local businesses and vendors will be selling a wide variety of items including value-added products, baked goods, hypo-allergenic bath and body products, and delicious foods like traditional African snacks, barbeque sauces, and herb-infused salts.

Sat, Jul 25Chicago

All Illinois fairs & festivals

Top 60 as cards. The complete index of all 378 is below.

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Lafayette County Fair

This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livetock shows and auction, concerts, entertainment, antique and farmer’s tractor pull, rides, 4x4 truck pull, demo derby, rides, vendors, great food and more.

Jul 19–26Waterloo

4(233) Happening now

Stephenson County Fair

This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, chicken scrambles, mutton busting, tough truck challenge, truck and tractor pulls, lawn mower races, axe throwing and escape room, carnival, demo derby, farm fun zone, cake walk, competitive and commercial exhibits, 4-H exhibits, fair food, and more.

Jul 21–25Freeport

4.7(19) Happening now

Fri–Sat, Jul 24–25Chicago

Highwood Evening Gourmet Outdoor Market

This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.

Wed, Jul 22Highwood

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival

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Abingdon 4th Friday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Abingdon.

Fri, Jul 24Abingdon

Alton Midsummer Farmers and Artisans Market

A craft fair in Alton.

Sat, Jul 25Alton

Antioch Midsummer Farmers Market

It will feature fresh local produce, delicious baked goods, unique handcrafted treasures and more.

Sat, Jul 25Antioch

4.7(3)In 3 days

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Garfield Park Midsummer Neighborhood Market

Sat, Jul 25Chicago

4.5(10)In 3 days

Geneva Arts Fair

This fine arts show will host a great selection of juried artists from around the country who will showcase their original artwork in a host of mediums.

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Geneva

Park Forest Midsummer Community Market — Park Forest

Park Forest Midsummer Community Market

This market will feature a wide variety of local seasonal produce, artisan crafts, eco-friendly cleaning products, jewelry, baked goods, delicious food, and more.

Sat, Jul 25Park Forest

Riverside Midsummer Flea Market — Grafton

4.5(4365)In 3 days

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Grafton

Riverside Midsummer Flea Market

Hours: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm

The Christmas in July Artisan Market — Itasca

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The Christmas in July Artisan Market

It will host more than 40 local artists and makers showcasing and selling their wares.

Sat, Jul 25Itasca

4.6(282)In 3 days

The Shop Small Saturday

Come shop and support local small businesses.

Sat, Jul 25Sandwich

Utica Midsummer Canal Market

There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Utica

Yorkville Midsummer Makers Market — Yorkville

4.7(144)In 3 days

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Yorkville

Yorkville Midsummer Makers Market

There will be an array of local vendors selling their items.

Bloomingdale Midsummer Makers Market — Bloomingdale

4.2(267)In 4 days

Bloomingdale Midsummer Makers Market

Come shop small and support local.

Sun, Jul 26Bloomingdale

4.4(62)In 4 days

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Chicago Summer Bridal Expo

Meet your areas most trusted wedding professionals who will be offering their top-notch services and products for your special day.

Sun, Jul 26Naperville

Lindenhurst Sunday Community Market — Lindenhurst

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Lindenhurst Sunday Community Market

This market will host local artisans, makers, farmers, growers, food vendors, and more.

Sun, Jul 26Lindenhurst

Rosemont Midsummer Flea Market — Rosemont

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Rosemont Midsummer Flea Market

There will be hundreds of small businesses and vendors selling a wide variety of items.

Sun, Jul 26Rosemont

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Crete Midsummer Farmers Market

This market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and plants, handmade crafts and gifts, food vendors, and more.

Mon, Jul 27Crete

Jersey County Summer Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market — Jerseyville

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Jersey County Summer Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market

You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.

Tue, Jul 28Jerseyville

4.5(190)In 7 days

Adams County Fair

This fair will include 4-H/livestock shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, truck and tractor pulls, demo derby, cornhole tournament, live concerts, entertainment, vendors, fair food, and more.

Jul 29 – Aug 4Mendon

Highwood Margarita Night and Evening Gourmet Market — Highwood

4.7(112)In 7 days

Highwood Margarita Night and Evening Gourmet Market

This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.

Wed, Jul 29Highwood

4.4(1235)In 7 days

Lake County Fair

This fair will feature grandstand and arena events, motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, pig races, livestock shows andcompetitions, open class exhibits, vendors, food and more.

Jul 29 – Aug 2Grayslake

4.4(415)In 7 days

Jul 29 – Aug 2Bloomington

McLean County Fair

This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, family fun zone, comedy and magic shows, music tent, face painting, antique tractor display, vendors, fair food and more.

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Lollapalooza

Four days of major-label music in historic Grant Park on the Lake Michigan shore, with more than 170 artists across eight stages, Chicago restaurant food vendors, and one of the world's premier city-based music festivals.

Jul 30 – Aug 2Chicago

Abingdon 5th Friday Farmers Market — Abingdon

In 9 days

Fri–Sun, Jul 31 – Aug 2Shorewood

Abingdon 5th Friday Farmers Market

There will be an array of vendors including local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more.

Fri, Jul 31Abingdon

Shorewood Crossroads Festival — Shorewood

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Shorewood Crossroads Festival

This festival will feature local artisan vendors, small businesses and vendors, great music, carnival, food court, cold beers, and more.

Yorktown Back to School Craft and Vendor Market — Lombard

4.4(7183)In 9 days

Fri–Sun, Jul 31 – Aug 2Lombard

Yorktown Back to School Craft and Vendor Market

Come celebrate the start of a new school year.

Alton 1st Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market — Alton

Alton 1st Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market

A craft fair in Alton.

Sat, Aug 1Alton

Antioch 1st Saturday Farmers Market — Antioch

5(1)In 10 days

Antioch 1st Saturday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Antioch.

Sat, Aug 1Antioch

Carlinville Midsummer Market Days — Carlinville

5(1)In 10 days

Carlinville Midsummer Market Days

A craft fair in Carlinville.

Sat, Aug 1Carlinville

Kane County Midsummer Flea Market — Saint Charles

4.4(923)In 10 days

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Saint Charles

Kane County Midsummer Flea Market

A craft fair in Saint Charles.

Park Forest First Saturday Community Market — Park Forest

Park Forest First Saturday Community Market

A craft fair in Park Forest.

Sat, Aug 1Park Forest

Rockford Back to School Craft and Vendor Market — Rockford

5(34)In 10 days

Rockford Back to School Craft and Vendor Market

A craft fair in Rockford.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Rockford

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Urbana Art Fair

An agricultural fair in Urbana.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Urbana

Utica Weekend Canal Market

A craft fair in Utica.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Utica

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Wilmette Art Fair

An agricultural fair in Wilmette.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Wilmette

Carol Stream Midsummer Collective Market — Carol Stream

4.4(72)In 11 days

Carol Stream Midsummer Collective Market

It will host a diverse selection of pop-up vendors inluding talented makers, artisans, and curators.

Sun, Aug 2Carol Stream

Garfield Park 2nd Saturday Neighborhood Market — Chicago

In 11 days

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Garfield Park 2nd Saturday Neighborhood Market

Sun, Aug 2Chicago

Great Midwest Midsummer Train Show — Wheaton

4.4(221)In 11 days

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Great Midwest Midsummer Train Show

Come explore vendor tables featuring a wide range of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more.

Sun, Aug 2Wheaton

Rosemont First Sunday Flea Market — Rosemont

In 11 days

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Rosemont First Sunday Flea Market

There will be hundreds of small businesses and vendors selling a wide variety of items.

Sun, Aug 2Rosemont

The Dog Days Craft and Vendor Fair — Plainfield

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The Dog Days Craft and Vendor Fair

Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of dog-themed items and unique wares.

Sun, Aug 2Plainfield

3.3(13)In 12 days

Crete Open-air Farmers Market

This market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and plants, handmade crafts and gifts, food vendors, and more.

Mon, Aug 3Crete

Jersey County Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market — Jerseyville

In 13 days

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Jersey County Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market

You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.

Tue, Aug 4Jerseyville

4.4(152)In 13 days

McHenry County Fair

This fair will feature open class exhibits, livestock shows and sale, entertainment, draft horse pull, professional championship bull riders, monster trucks, demolition derby, queen contest, talent show, lumber jack show, mother daughter contest, father son contest, petting zoo, hay bale throwing contest, commercial vendors, beer garden, delicious food, and more.

Aug 4–9Woodstock

Highwood Midsummer Evening Gourmet Market — Highwood

4.7(112)In 14 days

Highwood Midsummer Evening Gourmet Market

This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.

Wed, Aug 5Highwood

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Quincy Midsummer Night Market

A craft fair in Quincy.

Wed, Aug 5Quincy

Abingdon Midsummer Farmers Market — Abingdon

In 16 days

Fri–Sat, Aug 7–8Schaumburg

Abingdon Midsummer Farmers Market

A craft fair in Abingdon.

Fri, Aug 7Abingdon

3.8(13)In 16 days

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Northalsted Market Days

A craft fair in Chicago.

Fri–Sun, Aug 7–9Chicago

4.6(1425)In 16 days

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Schaumburg Scrapbook Expo

It celebrates the learning, creating and crafting.

Alton 2nd Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market

This market will feature fresh produce, home-grown fruits and vegetables, locally-raised hormone-free meats, plants and flowers, native honey, baked goods, and more.

Sat, Aug 8Alton

Antioch 2nd Saturday Farmers Market — Antioch

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Antioch 2nd Saturday Farmers Market

It will feature fresh local produce, delicious baked goods, unique handcrafted treasures and more.

Sat, Aug 8Antioch

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Danville Bacon Festival

This festival will feature handmade vendors, bacon-inspired food trucks, local farmers market and family-friendly activities.

Sat, Aug 8Danville

Deans Greens Midsummer Market — Orland Park

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Deans Greens Midsummer Market

This market will feature local makers, growers, bakers, food vendors, small businesses and more.

Sat, Aug 8Orland Park

Joliet Back to School Craft Show — Joliet

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Joliet Back to School Craft Show

It will host a diverse group of local crafters and artisans selling their handmade crafts, seasonal decor, gifts, and other unique wares.

Sat–Sun, Aug 8–9Joliet

Morris Midsummer French Country Market — Morris

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Morris Midsummer French Country Market

This market will feature fresh produce, flowers, antiques, artisan goods, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and much more.

Sat, Aug 8Morris

Park Forest Second Saturday Community Market — Park Forest

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Park Forest Second Saturday Community Market

This market will feature a wide variety of local seasonal produce, artisan crafts, eco-friendly cleaning products, jewelry, baked goods, delicious food, and more.

Sat, Aug 8Park Forest

Sandwich August Shop Small Saturdays — Sandwich

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Sandwich August Shop Small Saturdays

Come shop and support local small businesses.

Sat, Aug 8Sandwich