Illinois Agricultural Fairs & Festivals
31 agricultural events across Illinois for 2026.
4.5(190) Happening nowAdams 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.
4.4(1235) Happening nowLake 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.
4.4(415) Happening nowMcLean 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.
In 3 daysUrbana Art Fair
An agricultural fair in Urbana.
In 3 daysWilmette Art Fair
An agricultural fair in Wilmette.
In 4 daysThe Dog Days Craft and Vendor Fair
Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of dog-themed items and unique wares.
4.4(152)In 6 daysMcHenry 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.
4.5(1295)In 13 daysBoone County Fair
An agricultural fair in Belvidere.
Recurring4.6(294)In 15 daysIllinois State Fair
One of the country's oldest state fairs, drawing more than 1.5 million visitors to Springfield each August for eleven days of livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand concerts, and agricultural competitions on 360 acres of fairgrounds.
Plainfield Craft and Vendor Fair
An agricultural fair in Plainfield.
4.4(611)Will County Fair
This fair will feature music and entertainment, carnival, commercial exhibits, grandstand entertainment, beer tent, livestock shows and exhibits, demo derby, truck and tractor pulls, chili cook-off, baby show, rides, coloring contest, kids activities, vendors, fair food, and much more.
RecurringDu Quoin State Fair
Southern Illinois' annual state fair on 1,600 acres near Du Quoin, founded in 1923 and known for harness racing, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, and a major country-music grandstand series running eleven days through Labor Day.
5(1)Lake Forest Art Fair on the Square
There will be over 120 exhibitors showcasing and selling their original works in a variety of disciplines such as ceramics, digital art, drawing/pastels, fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood.
4.5(23)Chicago Fall Craft Fair
It will feature a diverse group of curated makers, designers, and artists who will sell their unique wares in various categories ranging from stocking stuffers to statement jewelry.
4.3(27)Greenwich Village Art Fair
It will feature live music by regional musicians, juried artists, children’s art activities, local vendor marketplace, food trucks, cocktails, and much more.
4(12)The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
There will be over 150 artisans displaying and selling their handmade goods including holiday decorations and home decor, country/farmhouse and primitive decor, unique gifts, handmade goods and much more.
4.6(272)Plainfield Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of unique items and handmade crafts including jewelry, art, boutique clothing, seasonal items, pet treats and accessories, bath and body items, and candles, home and garden decor, sweets and baked goods, hand sewn goods, knit and crocheted items, and more.
3.8(15)Springfield Fine Art Fair
It will feature over 80 artist’s booths, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities, live and DJ music, a used book sale, food vendors, and much more.
5(5)Edwardsville Art Fair
It will host about 100 talented local, regional, national, and international artists who will showcase and sell their original artwork.
4.8(27)Peoria Fine Art Fair
It will host about 130 nationally recognized artists showcasing their original works of art in various media, including jewelry, painting, ceramics, photography, digital art, printmaking, mixed media, metal, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, leather, and wearable fiber.
4.9(15)The Crafty Creations Craft and Vendor Fair
An agricultural fair in Des Plaines.
4.3(27)Rockford Cider N Cinnamon Arts And Craft Fair
There will be over 75 vendors selling unique items and holiday gifts.
4.6(105)Plainfield Fall Fest Craft and Vendor Fair
Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of unique items and handmade crafts including jewelry, art, boutique clothing, seasonal items, pet treats and accessories, bath and body items, and candles, home and garden decor, sweets and baked goods, hand sewn goods, knit and crocheted items, and more.
4.6(25)Bartlett Fall Craft Fair
It will host more than 100 crafters and vendors selling a variety of products.
Plainfield Fall Sunday Craft and Vendor Fair
Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of unique items and handmade crafts including jewelry, art, boutique clothing, seasonal items, pet treats and accessories, bath and body items, and candles, home and garden decor, sweets and baked goods, hand sewn goods, knit and crocheted items, and more.
The Last Hurrah Craft Fair and Chili Cook-Off
Local crafters and vendors will sell a wide variety of unique items and handmade crafts including jewelry, art, boutique clothing, seasonal items, pet treats and accessories, bath and body items, and candles, home and garden decor, sweets and baked goods, hand sewn goods, knit and crocheted items, and more.
Ofallon Craft Fair
It will host more than 270 talented artists and crafters selling a wide variety of crafts and unique items.
5(5)Edwardsville Craft Fair
An agricultural fair in Edwardsville.
5(1)Roselle Craft Fair
An agricultural fair in Roselle.
Glen Ellyn Last Chance Craft and Art Fair
Local crafters, makers, and artisans will showcase and sell their unique creations such as handmade gifts, holiday decor, jewelry, clothing, bath and body products, fine art, and much more.
4.8(44)Chicago Winter Craft Fair
It will feature a diverse group of curated makers, designers, and artists who will sell their unique wares in various categories ranging from stocking stuffers to statement jewelry.
Frequently asked questions
How many agricultural fairs are there in Illinois?
Our directory lists 49 agricultural fairs across Illinois for the 2026 season, including Chicago Winter Craft Fair, Illinois State Fair and Plainfield 3rd Sunday Craft and Vendor Fair.
When is the best time for agricultural fairs in Illinois?
Illinois's agricultural fairs cluster in July and August — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular agricultural fairs in Illinois?
By Google review score, Chicago Winter Craft Fair in Chicago ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 44 reviews.