Craft Fairs in Chicago, IL 2026

Browse 50 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets in Chicago, Illinois. Average booth fee: $298.

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📅 Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026🎪Happening Now!

Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)

📍 Chicago, IL• Union Park

This Illinois Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $100.

📅 Sep 26, 2026⏰Tomorrow!

The North Lawndale Community Farmers Market

📍 Chicago, IL• 1807 S Kostner Ave

June 13th, 12pm-4pm, Kick-Off at 1807 S. Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623.

📅 Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026⏰Tomorrow!

Randolph Street Market - September

📍 Chicago, IL• 1341 W Randolph St

This Illinois Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25. This event will also include: anything novel and interesting, walk around, kids' activities, demos, etc.

📅 Sep 27, 2026📆In 2 days✨ NEW

The People's Market

📍 Chicago, IL• FOOD WEB Space

The Roseland People's Market isn't just a place to shop; it's a space to connect.

📅 Sep 27, 2026📆In 2 days

The Sustainability Market

📍 Chicago, IL• Northcenter Town Square, North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Learn, discover, be inspired at The Sustainability Market!

📅 Sep 27, 2026📆In 2 days✨ NEW

The 2026 Avondale Harvest and Heritage Festival

📍 Chicago, IL• Brands Park

Join us for the inaugural Avondale Heritage & Harvest Festival, a new community celebration honoring the stories behind Avondale.

📅 Sep 28, 2026📆In 3 days✨ NEW

Info Session: Avondale Arts Monthly Meetup for Avondalia Art Show Weekend

📍 Chicago, IL• 3642 W Belmont Ave

Join our monthly meetup with potluck meal and planning session for Avondalia Art Show weekend October 16-18

📅 Sep 28, 2026📆In 3 days

A Show About Dance

📍 Chicago, IL• The Newport Theater

Presented by Space Opera Co.

📅 Oct 2, 2026📆In 7 days✨ NEW

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND ART SHOW At Hubbard St. Lofts

📍 Chicago, IL• Hubbard Street Lofts

It's the annual Open House and Huge Art Exhibit at Hubbard Street Lofts on Friday, October 2nd, 6pm to 10pm

📅 Oct 3, 2026📅In 8 days✨ NEW

Fall Artist Market

📍 Chicago, IL• enid

Join us for a fall artist market, featuring artist-made jewelry, stained glass, accessories, clothing, ceramics and more!

📅 Oct 3, 2026📅In 8 days

Starlight Sapphic: Pole Show

📍 Chicago, IL• The Newport Theater

A pole show like no other! Join Starlight Sapphic for an unforgettable night of entertainment.

📅 Oct 3, 2026📅In 8 days

String Quilting

📍 Chicago, IL• 1756 W Lunt Ave

This approach of sewing blocks with strips goes quick and easy and we'll use lots of fun scraps to make a string diamond!

📅 Oct 3, 2026📅In 8 days✨ NEW

A Taste of Art

📍 Chicago, IL• 354 E 71st St

Come out to experience delicious gourmet bites, signature cocktails, while viewing and shopping original artwork by Chicago Artist Amaris.

📅 Oct 3, 2026📅In 8 days

queer quilting studio (Saturday Morning Cohort)

📍 Chicago, IL• Interfacing Studio

Four Saturday morning sessions of spacious studio time to progress your quilting projects. Supplies and individual instruction provided.

📅 Oct 4, 2026📅In 9 days

FashionBar THE SHOWS: Evening Wear Collections & Closing Show

📍 Chicago, IL• Water Tower Place, Level 3

This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026, a curated series of shows presented by FashionBar Chicago!

📅 Oct 4, 2026📅In 9 days✨ NEW

Saborcito Soul Day Social & Market *October Social

📍 Chicago, IL• Gamer's Hall

Come join Saborcito Soul for an afternoon filled with social dancing, great food, and amazing summer finds from local venders.

📅 Oct 4, 2026📅In 9 days✨ NEW

Singles Meet Up at The Farmers Market 21-35 and 36-50

📍 Chicago, IL• 1425 N Damen Ave

Meet us at The Farmers Market to enjoy some fresh air and refreshments. You'll see us sitting on red and white checked blankets.

📅 Oct 8, 2026📅In 13 days

Local Edition 'Festive Fall' Night Market

📍 Chicago, IL• Walden

Kick off the cozy season at Local Edition Festive Fall Night Market!

📅 Oct 8, 2026📅In 13 days

Local Edition Fall Night Market

📍 Chicago, IL• Walden

Kick off the cozy season at Local Edition Festive Fall Night Market!

📅 Oct 9, 2026📅In 14 days

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

📍 Chicago, IL• Irish American Heritage Center

A magical market for the Midwest Witches!

📅 Oct 9, 2026📅In 14 days✨ NEW

Chicago Textile Fair

📍 Chicago, IL• Gallery Wrightwood Logan Square

Second annual Chicago Textile Fair hosted by Chicago Textile Center. A weekend of textiles, fiber, and community!

📅 Oct 10, 2026In 15 days

October 2026 Handmade Market Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL• The Empty Bottle

Handmade Market Chicago - you’re invited to celebrate two decades of creativity, community, and craft!

📅 Oct 15, 2026In 20 days✨ NEW

Chicago Fashion Showcase

📍 Chicago, IL• Union Station

Chicago Fashion Showcase celebrates its Fifth annual fashion event with shopping, entertainment and runway shows at Union Station.

📅 Oct 15, 2026In 20 days

Mend With Friends - Repair to Rewear

📍 Chicago, IL• Chicago Fair Trade Museum & Store

Join us for a beginner-friendly, DIY mending masterclass and sip on our Re-Pear cocktail!

📅 Oct 16, 2026In 21 days

Fall Clolthing Swap 2026

📍 Chicago, IL• Chicago Fair Trade Museum & Store

Back by popular demand! Join us at this inclusive swap in a fabulous setting: the Chicago Fair Trade Museum.

📅 Oct 16, 2026In 21 days

Fall Clothing Swap 2026

📍 Chicago, IL• Chicago Fair Trade Museum & Store

Back by popular demand! Join us at this inclusive swap in a fabulous setting: the Chicago Fair Trade Museum.

📅 Oct 17, 2026In 22 days

Nightmare On Grounds St Market

📍 Chicago, IL• 747 S Western Ave

NIGHTMARE GROUNDS PRESENTS: NIGHTMARE ON GROUNDS ST. A HUGE HALLOWEEN + HORROR MARKET

📅 Oct 17, 2026In 22 days

Ghouls Day Out - $15 and Under Market ️

📍 Chicago, IL• 2951 W Montrose Ave

Fresa Fests PRESENTS OUR Ghouls Day Out - $15 and Under Market ️✨ (Trinket + Spooky Market)

📅 Oct 18, 2026In 23 days

FIND YOUR THING at the Fall 2026 Volunteer Fair!

📍 Chicago, IL• Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club

Come learn how to get involved in your community, leave inspired to take action!

📅 Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026In 29 days✨ NEW

Manhattan Vintage | Chicago Edition | October 24 + 25

📍 Chicago, IL• Morgan MFG

The Chicago Edition is brought to you by the team behind Manhattan Vintage, New York's largest and most iconic vintage event.

📅 Oct 24, 2026In 29 days

The Shops - Fall Edition Pop-up

📍 Chicago, IL• Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

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

📅 Oct 24, 2026In 29 days

Day Of The Dead Market

📍 Chicago, IL• Day Of The Dead Market

Get ready to dive into vibrant colors, tasty treats, and cool crafts celebrating the spirit of the Day of the Dead!

📅 Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026In 29 days

Chicago Market For Makers - October

📍 Chicago, IL• Artifact Event Center

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.

📅 Oct 25, 2026In 30 days✨ NEW

WOW Wonders Of Wedding

📍 Chicago, IL• Alhambra Palace Chicago

Raaz Couture Wedding Event arrives at Alhambra Palace Oct. 25, 2026, featuring a designer fashion show, shopping, music & more!

📅 Oct 25, 2026In 30 days

Lanterns and Legends: AAPI Market

📍 Chicago, IL• 1132 W Argyle St

Step into a magical autumn market celebrating Asian folklore, mythology & legends.

📅 Oct 25, 2026In 30 days

Black Girl Art Show Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL• Zhou B Art Center

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

📅 Oct 27, 2026In 5 weeks

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Heritage Bikes & Coffee

📍 Chicago, IL• Heritage Bikes & Coffee

A show for information junkies and trivia wizards. Share your knowledge or learn something cool with new friends IRL.

📅 Oct 29, 2026In 5 weeks

Hex And The City: Market And Party

📍 Chicago, IL• Stolen Saddle

A little shopping, a little sipping & a whole lot of witchy behavior.

📅 Nov 5, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026In 6 weeks

Fair Housing: Preparing for the Future

📍 Chicago, IL• UIC Student Center East Tower

33rd Fair Housing Legal Support Center Annual Conference

📅 Nov 7, 2026In 6 weeks

The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - November Reps Capital Edition

📍 Chicago, IL• Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

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

📅 Nov 11, 2026In 7 weeks

Audacity: Sunshine Enterprises' Market

📍 Chicago, IL• The Bridgeport Art Center

Eat, Shop, and Support at this shopping experience with 40+ Sunshine Enterprise alumni vendors and complimentary food and beverage.

📅 Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026In 7 weeks

Victoria's Craft Boutique

📍 Chicago, IL• 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.

📅 Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026In 7 weeks

Randolph Street Market - November

📍 Chicago, IL• Plumbers Hall

This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $25.

📅 Nov 21, 2026In 8 weeks

The Balzekas Museum Guild Holiday Craft Fair

📍 Chicago, IL• Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA

Check out unique handmade gifts and festive fun at the Balzekas Museum Holiday Craft Fair in person!

📅 Nov 21, 2026In 8 weeks

Felt Art Workshop

📍 Chicago, IL• Arts Studio

Make needle felt art with a Master Felt sculptor. Each month brings a new theme and two new felting projects!

📅 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026In 8 weeks

Chicago Holiday Market

📍 Chicago, IL• Artifact Event Center

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $18.

📅 Nov 21, 2026In 8 weeks✨ NEW

Autumn Market

📍 Chicago, IL• 513 W 72nd St

Come enjoy cozy vibes, fresh local goods, and tasty treats at our fun Autumn Market!

📅 Nov 21, 2026In 8 weeks

The Family Game Show Show

📍 Chicago, IL• Stars and Garters Theater

Play 70 years of game show challenges... with real prizes!

📅 Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026In 2 months

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

📍 Chicago, IL• Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

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

💰 $395🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 28, 2026In 2 months

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season

📍 Chicago, IL• Headquarters Beercade

Chicago's Best BYOB Holiday Lights Tour With A Boozy Twist! Includes Free express entry into the Christkindlmarket & The Zoo Lights.

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About Craft Fairs in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago hosts 613 craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets throughout the year. Whether you're a local vendor or traveling to sell your handmade goods, TheCraftMap helps you find the best events in Chicago with booth fee details, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.

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