Illinois Food Festival Fairs & Festivals
286 food festival 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.
TomorrowAbingdon 5th Friday Farmers Market
There will be an array of vendors including local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more.
TomorrowShorewood Crossroads Festival
This festival will feature local artisan vendors, small businesses and vendors, great music, carnival, food court, cold beers, and more.
4.4(7183)TomorrowYorktown Back to School Craft and Vendor Market
Come celebrate the start of a new school year.
In 2 daysAlton 1st Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market
A craft fair in Alton.
5(1)In 2 daysAntioch 1st Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Antioch.
5(1)In 2 daysCarlinville Midsummer Market Days
A craft fair in Carlinville.
4.4(923)In 2 daysKane County Midsummer Flea Market
A craft fair in Saint Charles.
In 2 daysPark Forest First Saturday Community Market
A craft fair in Park Forest.
5(34)In 2 daysRockford Back to School Craft and Vendor Market
A craft fair in Rockford.
In 2 daysUrbana Art Fair
An agricultural fair in Urbana.
In 2 daysUtica Weekend Canal Market
A craft fair in Utica.
In 2 daysWilmette Art Fair
An agricultural fair in Wilmette.
4.4(72)In 3 daysCarol Stream Midsummer Collective Market
It will host a diverse selection of pop-up vendors inluding talented makers, artisans, and curators.
In 3 daysGarfield Park 2nd Saturday 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.
3.3(13)In 4 daysCrete Open-air Farmers Market
This market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and plants, handmade crafts and gifts, food vendors, and more.
In 5 daysJersey County Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market
You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.
4.7(112)In 6 daysHighwood Midsummer Evening Gourmet Market
This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.
Quincy Midsummer Night Market
A craft fair in Quincy.
In 8 daysAbingdon Midsummer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Abingdon.
3.8(13)In 8 daysNorthalsted Market Days
A craft fair in Chicago.
In 9 daysAlton 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.
5(1)In 9 daysAntioch 2nd Saturday Farmers Market
It will feature fresh local produce, delicious baked goods, unique handcrafted treasures and more.
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.
5(7)In 9 daysDeans Greens Midsummer Market
This market will feature local makers, growers, bakers, food vendors, small businesses and more.
4.4(1144)In 9 daysJoliet 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.
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.
4.3(144)In 9 daysPark 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.
4.3(78)In 9 daysSandwich August Shop Small Saturdays
Come shop and support local small businesses.
In 9 daysUtica Summer Weekend Canal Market
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
4.6(54)In 10 daysDowntown Litchfield Midsummer Pickers Market
It will feature all things produced prior to 1985 including antiques, collectibles, vintage items, upcycled items and refurbished items.
In 10 daysHoffman Estates Midsummer Makers Market
Come shop local and support samll businesses.
In 10 daysLindenhurst Midsummer Community Market
This market will host local artisans, makers, farmers, growers, food vendors, and more.
4.5(1295)In 12 daysBoone County Fair
An agricultural fair in Belvidere.
In 12 daysJersey County Midsummer Farmers and Artisan Market
A craft fair in Jerseyville.
In 13 daysHighwood Evening Gourmet Market and Garlic Fest
This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.
4.5(5990)In 15 daysAbingdon Open-Air Farmers Market
There will be an array of vendors including local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more.
4.8(6)In 15 daysMount Pulaski Second Friday Event
It will feature live music, craft vendors, food and drinks, kids activities and more.
In 16 daysAlton 3rd 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.
4.9(60)In 16 daysAlton Nerd Market
There will be an array of vendors selling the items inspired by video games, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, table games, and other nerdy things.
5(1)In 16 daysAntioch 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
It will feature fresh local produce, delicious baked goods, unique handcrafted treasures and more.
4.8(164)In 16 daysBatavia Midsummer Artisan Collective Market
It will host an array of local artisans selling handmade goods, vintage and repurposed items.
4.4(90)In 16 daysElgin Makers Market
There will be an array of local vendors selling their items.
In 16 daysLCHS Weekend Canal Market
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
4.7(128)In 16 daysMoline Summer Crafts and More Show
It will host a wide variety of vendors showcasing both handmade and non-handmade products ranging from beautiful handcrafted items to popular brands like Scentsy, Tupperware, and more.
4.6(318)In 16 daysNorth Aurora Midsummer Fox and Found Collective Market
This market will feature over 200 vendors, permanent jewelry, music, delicious food trucks, and more.
In 16 daysPark Forest Third 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.
5(2)In 16 daysPrinters Row Art Fest
It will host an assortment of juried artists and makers displaying their original artwork in various mediums.
4.5(225)In 16 daysSpring Grove Midsummer Farmers Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, eggs, fresh cut flowers, plants, honey, baked goods, artisan made and handcrafted goods, soaps and lotions, candles, dried herbs, dog treats, and more.
4.4(177)Bloomington 3rd Sunday Summer Market
A craft fair in Bloomington.
4.2(5)North Park Midsummer Community Market
A craft fair in Chicago.
Jersey County Artisan and Farmers Market
You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.
Highwood Open-Air Evening Gourmet Market
This outdoor market will feature over 60 vendors, live concert, delicious food and drinks, local wares, and more.
Bartlett Midsummer Rhythm and Roots Market
A craft fair in Bartlett.
RecurringAbingdon Summer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Abingdon.
Ottawa Summer 3rd Friday Artisan Market
A craft fair in Ottawa.
4.7(163)The Elburn Days
A craft fair in Elburn.
Alton 4th Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market
A craft fair in Alton.
Antioch 4th Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Antioch.
Garfield Park 4th Saturday 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.
4(402)Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts
There will be more than 60 talented artists showcasing their original artwork in various mediums.
LCHS Summer Weekend Canal Market and Craft Beer Fest
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
Park Forest Fourth 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.
4.7(144)Yorkville Outdoor Makers Market
There will be an array of local vendors selling their items.
Lindenhurst Summer Outdoor Community Market
This market will host local artisans, makers, farmers, growers, food vendors, and more.
4.5(4365)Riverside Summer Weekend Flea Market
It will host a diverse group of vendors and collectors offering a wide range of crafts, antiques, collectibles, and much more.
Jersey County Last Tuesday Farmers and Artisan Market
You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.
Highwood Open-Air Gourmet Market
A craft fair in Highwood.
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.
Abingdon Farmers Market
There will be an array of vendors including local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more.
5(2)Bucktown Arts Fest
This festival will host about 200 juried artists who will showcase and sell their handmade creations on various disciplines including oil, watercolor, photography, textile, sculpture, jewelry and so much more.
4.1(177)DeKalb Corn Fest
This festival will feature over 90 vendors, agricultural displays, corn boil, carnival rides and much more.
4.5(12)Mahomet Music Festival
There will be live music on main stage, entertainment, carnival rides, bags tournament, vendors and crafters, delicious food, and fun for all.
4(1)Midwest Salute to the Arts
It will host an array of most talented artists from across the country showcasing their original creations ranging from stunning paintings to unique sculptures.
4.7(7)Alley Art Festival
It will host nearly 100 artists who will be showcasing and selling their original works.
Alton 5th 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.
5(2)Elgin Craft Fest
Local crafters, makers, and artisans will sell a variety of handmade crafts.
LCHS End of Summer Weekend Canal Market
There will be a diverse group of vendors selling their unique wares including everything - handmade, homemade, home-grown, antiques, collectibles or refurbished.
4(7)Oakwood Hills Artisan Market
It will host about 40 artists and makers showcasing their original works.
4(4)Park Forest Fifth 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.
5(1)The 43rd annual Port Clinton Art Festival
It will host a great selection of juried artists showcasing their fine art and crafts.
4.5(45)The Shop Small Last Saturday
Come shop and support local small businesses.
4.4(26)Yorkville Back to School Bash
Come over to shop a variety of items from an array of local small businesses.
4.3(1019)Bloomingdale Outdoor Makers Market
Come shop small and support local.
Jersey County End of Summer Farmers and Artisan Market
You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, delicious food and much more.
Abingdon Outdoor Farmers Market
There will be an array of vendors including local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more.
Alton End of Summer 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.
5(1)Carlinville Market Days
There will be an array of vendors selling a variety of items including antiques, crafts, fashion, jewelry, food, primitives, collectibles, home grown delights, and even cotton candy.
Frequently asked questions
How many food festivals are there in Illinois?
Our directory lists 434 food festivals across Illinois for the 2026 season, including Sugar Grove Fall Artisan Market, Sugar Grove Holiday Artisan Market and Batavia Saturday Artisan Collective Market.
When is the best time for food festivals in Illinois?
Illinois's food festivals cluster in July and August — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular food festivals in Illinois?
By Google review score, Sugar Grove Fall Artisan Market in Sugar Grove ranks among the most popular, with a 5-star rating from 104 reviews.