Discover 251 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Illinois. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 201 upcoming Illinois fairs, after the 50 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 1230 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Illinois, with 251 coming up and 45 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1350, averaging roughly $265 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Illinois right now are Chicago (69), Evanston (9), Naperville (7), Grayslake (7), Rockford (7), Belleville (6). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Illinois is busiest in November, December, June based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for Merry Makers Market.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Illinois? Read the Illinois permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 251 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Illinois, out of 1230 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Illinois typically start around $10 and average about $265, with larger juried shows charging up to $1350. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Chicago (69 upcoming), Evanston (9 upcoming), Naperville (7 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Illinois.
45 Illinois fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for Merry Makers Market in Palatine. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.