Craft Fairs in Illinois 2026

Chicago makers market

Discover cool handmade goods and local vibes at Chicago Makers Market—shop, chat, and support local creators!

Chicago Maker's Market

Discover unique handmade treasures and cool crafts at Chicago Maker's Market – where creativity comes alive!

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more. In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Art Fair boasts $15,000 in artist awards, a catered evening Artist and Patron party, a unique Children's Tent to encourage the young collector, food court, and live music.

Prairie Arts Festival

An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, food truck vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. Free admission and parking. Featured art includes: clay/pottery, digital, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, musical instruments, natural materials, painting (including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, watercolor), paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood all crafted by the artist.

The Pole Market

Poles in Holes, the only goal. A horse market, anonymous style for the uninhibited pigs.

Black Boy Art Show Chicago

Join us for an extraordinary evening that pays homage to the brilliance and creativity of black male artists.

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

Art in the Village

The North Shore Art League is excited for our annual juried fine art fair taking place in Hubbard Woods Park. Winnetka is a charming upscale Chicagoland destination, highly sought after zip code, located along the shores of Lake Michigan. This boutique show offers great visibility, enthusiastic buyers, and free parking. Art in the Village is located in the community where the League began over 101 years ago! As a beloved community asset, the League has been an instrumental force in the creative arts throughout the Chicagoland area.

North Shore Art League's Art in the Village

Riverside Arts Weekend

Hours: Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm

North Shore Art League's Art in the Village

Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm

66th Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair

Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm

66th Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair

La Grange Art and Craft Fair

Named one of the Top 20 craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! This long-running show is a summer tradition and a crowd favorite. La Grange is our largest, and best-attended outdoor show, with thousands of loyal customers that visit every year. La Grange, IL is a vibrant community located just 15 miles SW of Chicago. The La Grange Craft Fair is held in the heart of their popular downtown district filled with restaurants and boutiques. The La Grange Road Metra stop drops customers off just steps away.

Holiday House Artisan & Vintage Market Series

Holiday House’s 2026 Artisan & Vintage Market Series features local makers, food trucks, holiday décor & barn sale treasures in Northern IL.

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

Get hands-on experience from Chicagoland Union construction trades and learn about various Apprenticeship processes.

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest

Join us at Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest! This 2 day show is held in a beautiful, park-like setting at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL. Summertime Craft Fest is a paid admission fundraiser, benefiting two wonderful non-profits, Lambs Farm and the Three Fires Council. The festival features a craft show with 150+ booths, food trucks, music, and a beer + wine garden. Parts of the show have room to park 1 vehicle directly behind your booth for an additional $40.

St. Louis Fall Craft and Vendor Market

Join us at St. Louis Fall Craft and Vendor Market

The Shops - BLACK FRIDAY Edition! 1/2/3 Day Vending Opportunities!

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

St. Louis Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market

Join us at St. Louis Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market