Illinois Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Festivals in Chicago, IL - Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations
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Festivals in Chicago, IL - Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations


 
Chicago Mayfest
May 15 - 17, 2026

Chicago Mayfest

1000 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/18/2026

A Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
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 National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: chicago dog expo & pet parade, kids day america, and the hometown heroes.
Renegade Craft Fair - Chicago
May 16 - 17, 2026

Renegade Craft Fair - Chicago

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

An Indie Show organized by Renegade Craft Fair.
This Illinois Indie Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
May 22 - 24, 2026

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

Sheffield and Belmont Streets, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 5/3/2026

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 local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm.
Randolph Street Market - May
May 23 - 24, 2026

Randolph Street Market - May

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Image Pilots.
This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $100.
Nettlehorst French Market - May
May 2 - 30, 2026

Nettlehorst French Market - May

Nettelhorst School, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/9/2026

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.
Do-Division Street Fest
May 29 - 31, 2026

Do-Division Street Fest

Division Street Between Damen and Leavitt, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/27/2026

A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, 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.
Chicago Blues Festival
June 4 - 7, 2026

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Blues Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This Illinois Blues 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 Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-9pm.
Ribfest Chicago
June 5 - 7, 2026

Ribfest Chicago

Northcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Food Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Food Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 25 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: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square)
Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair
June 6 - 7, 2026

Fifty-Seventh Street Art Fair

Hyde Park Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 11/5/2025

An Art Show organized by 57th Street Art Fair Committee.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 12 - 14, 2026

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Festival organized by Andersonville Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Wells Street Art Festival
June 13 - 14, 2026

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2025

A Festival organized by Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include silent art auction.
Old Town Art Fair
June 13 - 14, 2026

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

An Art Show organized by Old Town Triangle Association.
This Illinois Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, garden walk, food court.
Taste of Randolph Street
June 19 - 21, 2026

Taste of Randolph Street

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Music Festival organized by StarEvents.
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm.
Gold Coast Art Fair
June 20 - 21, 2026

Gold Coast Art Fair

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

A Festival organized by Amdur Productions, Inc..
This Illinois Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.