2026 holiday season
6 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Rockford from Nov 22, 2026 through Christmas Eve.
Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 4 whose name says holiday.
The first Rockford holiday fair is Thanksgiving Vendor Market on Nov 22, 2026, and the last is Rockford Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market on Dec 12, 2026. 3 are in November, and 3 in December. Venues this year include 213 N 3rd St, Snatched Studio, Rockford City Market Pavilion.
Rockford accounts for 6 of the 187 holiday fairs listed in Illinois. See the Illinois holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Rockford craft fair for events outside the holiday window.
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Rockford has 6 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 22, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026: Thanksgiving Vendor Market (Nov 22, 2026); Gifts Galore:Small Business Holiday Shopping (Nov 28, 2026); Stroll on State (Nov 28, 2026); There's Something About Merry! Holiday Artisan Market (Dec 4, 2026); and 2 more.
This season's Rockford holiday fairs are at 213 N 3rd St, Snatched Studio, Rockford City Market Pavilion, Womanspace and 2 other venues. Each listing has the address and hours.
Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the Illinois holiday page for shows in nearby towns.