Illinois Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Festivals in Chicago, IL - Family & Kids Festivals, Farmers Markets
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Festivals in Chicago, IL - Family & Kids Festivals, Farmers Markets


 
Nettlehorst French Market - June
June 6 - 27, 2026

Nettlehorst French Market - June

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/4/2026

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.
Millennium Art Festival
June 27 - 28, 2026

Millennium Art Festival

On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/22/2026

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 .
Square Roots
July 10 - 12, 2026

Square Roots

Lincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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 11 - 12, 2026

Southport Art Fest

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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 17 - 19, 2026

West Fest Chicago

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/14/2026

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-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: kid area, pet area.
Ravenswood on Tap
July 18 - 19, 2026

Ravenswood on Tap

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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.
Chicago Gospel Music Experience
July 24 - 25, 2026

Chicago Gospel Music Experience

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

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 Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.
Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
July 25, 2026

Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

The Boss Bar, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/8/2026

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 $20 - $85.
Wicker Park Festival
July 24 - 26, 2026

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/16/2026

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-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 24 - 26, 2026

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
Northalsted Market Days
August 7 - 9, 2026

Northalsted Market Days

Downtown, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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 . Admission tickets are $10.
Taylor Street Festa Italiana
August 13 - 16, 2026

Taylor Street Festa Italiana

Little Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2026

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-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails.
Ukrainian Village Fest
August 15 - 16, 2026

Ukrainian Village Fest

Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/23/2026

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 . This event will also include: big dance floor, dancing under a big tent.
Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
August 22, 2026

Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival

Kings Dining & Entertainment, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/20/2026

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 National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $85. This event will also include summer whiskey tasting.
Edgewater Music Fest
August 28 - 30, 2026

Edgewater Music Fest

5800-5930 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/1/2026

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 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Bucktown Arts Fest
August 29 - 30, 2026

Bucktown Arts Fest

Holstein Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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 . This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more.
Chicago Jazz Festival
September 3 - 6, 2026

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

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 .
Taste of Polonia Festival
September 4 - 7, 2026

Taste of Polonia Festival

Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

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 4:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm; Mon 11:30am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $45. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun.
African Festival of the Arts
September 5 - 7, 2026

African Festival of the Arts

Sunken Garden at DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

An Ethnic Music Festival organized by Africa International House USA Inc..
This Illinois Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun-Mon 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $100.
Printers Row Lit Fest
September 12 - 13, 2026

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row, Dearborn, Ida B Wells & Polk, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/28/2026

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 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Retro on Roscoe
September 18 - 20, 2026

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/29/2026

A Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 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-8pm. Admission tickets are $15.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 19 - 20, 2026

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Along Broadway, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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.
World Music Festival Chicago
September 25 - October 4, 2026

World Music Festival Chicago

Various Venues, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

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 2 - 4, 2026

Apple Fest

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/5/2026

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 . This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area.
Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market
May 10 - October 25, 2026

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers Market

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/16/2026

A Farmers Market organized by Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include "little peas" kids events.
Victoria's Craft Boutique
November 12 - 14, 2026

Victoria's Craft Boutique

Norwood Park Historical Society, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 2/12/2026

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.
One of a Kind Holiday Show
December 3 - 6, 2026

One of a Kind Holiday Show

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

An Art Show organized by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.
One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago
April 30 - May 2, 2027

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 6/11/2026

An Art Show organized by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc..
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80.