Illinois Cultural Fairs & Festivals
30 cultural events across Illinois for 2026.
4.3(22)In 9 daysDanville Bacon Festival
This festival will feature handmade vendors, bacon-inspired food trucks, local farmers market and family-friendly activities.
4.7(203)In 9 daysMorris Midsummer French Country Market
This market will feature fresh produce, flowers, antiques, artisan goods, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and much more.
5(1)Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival
A craft fair in Evanston.
4(402)Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts
There will be more than 60 talented artists showcasing their original artwork in various mediums.
RecurringPeoria Irish Fest
A 40-year tradition on the Peoria riverfront, built around Irish music with international and regional acts, step dancing, cultural exhibits, food, and family entertainment along the Illinois River.
4.7(7)Alley Art Festival
It will host nearly 100 artists who will be showcasing and selling their original works.
RecurringChicago Jazz Festival
A free Labor Day weekend tradition since 1979 showcasing Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists, with performances across Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center.
4.3(47)Frankfort Fall Festival
There will be over 300 artisans from all over the country exhibiting their unique products and services.
5(4)The Broom Corn Festival
This festival will feature live entertainment, broom activities, arts and crafts vendors, 5k and 10k race, a gigantic parade, delicious food, and more.
4.6(9)Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
There will be an array of artisans showcasing their original artwork in many categories, including ceramics, drawings, fiber, glass, graphics, handmade and hand painted furniture, jewelry, metal work, mixed media, paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic), photography, pottery, printing, sculpture, and more.
4.3(98)Geneva Festival of the Vine
There will be a great selection of artists and crafters selling their high quality, handmade arts and crafts.
Morris French Country Market
Morris French Country Marketwill be held on September 12, 2026.
4.8(14)Utica Canal Market and Starved Rock Powwow
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
West End Arts Festival
It will host an array of fine artists showcasing and selling their original works.
4.8(194)Kinmundy Fall Festival and Craft Show
It will host nearly 100 craft and food vendors selling a wide variety of items.
Utica Canal Market and Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
West Dundee Heritage Fest
It will host about 90 artisans showcasing their creations in a variety of media, including jewelry, floral, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts, metal art, primitive wood, soup and dip mixes, honey products, fabric sculpture, soap, tie-dye and baby items.
RecurringWorld Music Festival Chicago
A free citywide passport to global music, with the 26th annual festival presenting artists from around the world at venues including Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, and Navy Pier.
4.8(194)Kinmundy Fall Festival
It will host nearly 100 craft and food vendors selling a wide variety of items.
Royal Fall Festival
This festival will feature handmade and boutique vendors, food vendors, kids activities, free goodie bags and more.
4.4(1234)Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
A craft fair in Grayslake.
4.5(42)Normal Arts Festival
There will be over 100 arts and crafts vendors showcasing and selling their goods.
Morris Fall French Country Market
This market will feature fresh produce, flowers, antiques, artisan goods, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and much more.
Wilmington Autumn Festival of Crafts
It will host an array of artisans offering their unique handcrafted products.
4.5(10)Geneva Festival of Arts and Crafts
It will hot a group of most talented artisans and crafters selling their handcrafted arts and crafts.
Morris French Country Holiday Market
There will be an array of vendors selling their hand-crafted goods and festive treats.
4.4(1236)Grayslake Holiday Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
A craft fair in Grayslake.
RecurringBelleville Oktoberfest
Metro-east Illinois' lively German heritage celebration on the Public Square, with traditional food and beer, live music, craft vendors, and family entertainment each fall in one of the state's oldest cities.
RecurringChicago Gourmet
An interactive epicurean festival showcasing more than 100 of Chicago's top restaurants and chefs alongside vintners and spirit makers, with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine seminars across the city.
RecurringChristkindlmarket Chicago
Chicago's authentic German-style Christmas market at Daley Plaza, with roasted nuts, bratwurst, gluhwein, handcrafted ornaments, and vendors from around the world drawing visitors from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Illinois?
Our directory lists 41 cultural festivals across Illinois for the 2026 season, including Kinmundy Fall Festival and Craft Show, Kinmundy Fall Festival and Downtown Morris French Country Market.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Illinois?
Illinois's cultural festivals cluster in September and June — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Illinois?
By Google review score, Kinmundy Fall Festival and Craft Show in Kinmundy ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 194 reviews.