Chicago, IL - Festivals, Music Festivals, Art Shows, Food Festivals, Festival ConcertsIllinois Cities and TownsAddison, Antioch, Arlington Heights, Arthur, Bartlett, Belleville, Belvidere, Bloomingdale, Bloomington, Bourbonnais, Braidwood, Brookfield, Carbondale, Carol Stream, Cary, Cedarville, Champaign, Charleston, Chicago, Chicago South Loop, Collinsville, Cortland, Countryside, Decatur, Deer Park, Des Plaines, Dixon, Dow, Downers Grove, East Moline, Elgin, Elmhurst, Evanston, Frankfort, Freeport, Fulton, Galesburg, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Glenview, Grafton, Granite City, Grayslake, Griggsville, Harvard, Harwood Heights, Highland Park, Highwood, Hinsdale, Homer Glen, Joliet, Justice, Kankakee, Kewanee, Knoxville, La Grange, Lake Barrington, Lake Forest, Lebanon, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Long Grove, Macomb, Malta, Manhattan, Marion, Mendota, Milledgeville, Millstadt, Montgomery, Morris, Morton, Mount Vernon, Naperville, Normal, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Olney, Oregon, Oswego, Ottawa, Park Forest, Quincy, River Grove, Riverside, Rockford, Rockton, Rolling Meadows, Romeoville, Roselle, Rosemont, Saint Charles, Sandwich, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, Streator, Sycamore, Tinley Park, Urbana, Vernon Hills, Warrenville, West Chicago, West Dundee, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Wilmington, Winnetka, WoodstockEvents in Chicago, IL - upcoming![]() April 19 - 26, 2025Nettlehorst French Market - AprilNettelhorst School, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/4/2025
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. ![]() April 25 - 27, 2025One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale ChicagoThe Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 12/6/2024
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. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $80. ![]() May 16 - 18, 2025Chicago Mayfest1000 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/25/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: chicago dog expo & pet parade, kids day america, and the hometown heroes. ![]() May 17 - 18, 2025Renegade Craft Fair - ChicagoAndersonville, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/17/2025
An Indie Show organized by Renegade Craft Fair.
This Illinois Indie Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. ![]() May 23 - 25, 2025Belmont-Sheffield Music FestivalSheffield and Belmont Streets, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/25/2025
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 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-10pm. ![]() May 3 - 31, 2025Nettlehorst French Market - MayNettelhorst School, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/4/2025
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. ![]() May 30 - June 1, 2025Do-Division Street FestDivision Street Between Damen and Leavitt, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/18/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() June 5 - 8, 2025Chicago Blues FestivalMillennium Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/10/2025
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 12pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-9pm. ![]() June 6 - 8, 2025Lincoln Park Greek FestSaint George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/11/2025
An Ethnic Festival organized by Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.
This Illinois Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() June 6 - 8, 2025Ribfest ChicagoNorthcenter Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/15/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square) ![]() June 7 - 8, 2025Fifty-Seventh Street Art FairHyde Park Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Or Online at 57thstreetartfair.org Status: Updated 11/12/2024
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. ![]() June 13 - 15, 2025Andersonville MidsommarfestAndersonville, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/3/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() June 13 - 15, 2025Taste of Randolph StreetWest Loop, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/6/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() June 14 - 15, 2025Wells Street Art FestivalWells Street & North Avenue, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 11/12/2024
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. ![]() June 14 - 15, 2025Old Town Art FairOld Town Triangle District, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 10/22/2024
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. ![]() June 21 - 22, 2025Chicago Pride FestDowntown, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/25/2025
A Festival organized by Special Events Management.
This Illinois Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. ![]() July 11, 2025Chicago Music AwardsPark 540-, Chicago, IL Or Online at chicagomusicawards.org Status: Updated 2/17/2025
A Festival Concert organized by Martins' International Foundation.
This Illinois Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $100. ![]() July 12, 2025Chicago Gospel Music ExperienceMillennium Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/10/2025
A Festival organized by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This Illinois Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. ![]() July 11 - 13, 2025Square RootsLincoln Square Neighborhood, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/19/2025
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. ![]() July 12 - 13, 2025Southport Art FestDowntown, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/19/2025
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. ![]() July 18 - 20, 2025West Fest ChicagoDowntown, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/18/2025
A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, 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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: kid area, pet area. ![]() July 19 - 20, 2025Ravenswood on TapRavenswood, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/27/2025
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. ![]() July 5 - 26, 2025Nettlehorst French Market - JulyNettelhorst School, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/19/2025
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. ![]() July 25 - 26, 2025Taste of Lincoln AvenueLincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/19/2025
A Festival organized by Wrightwood Neighbors Association.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $tba. ![]() July 26, 2025Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting FestivalDowntown Chicago, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/12/2025
A Festival organized by Social Scene.
This Illinois Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2:30pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $80. ![]() July 25 - 27, 2025Wicker Park FestivalWicker Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/27/2025
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 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() August 1 - 2, 2025JEFF FestJefferson Memorial Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/25/2025
A Music Festival organized by Chicago Special Events Management.
This Illinois Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 2pm-10pm. ![]() August 1 - 3, 2025Dancing in the Streets1725 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/18/2025
A Festival organized by West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. ![]() August 9 - 10, 2025Northalsted Market DaysDowntown, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/17/2025
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 All Days 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. ![]() August 14 - 17, 2025Taylor Street Festa ItalianaLittle Italy - Taylor Street, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/14/2025
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 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, games, magicians, cocktails. ![]() August 23 - 24, 2025Bucktown Arts FestHolstein Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 1/22/2025
An Art Show organized by Bucktown Arts Fest.
This Illinois Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: 3 stages, food vendors, performers, kids area and more. ![]() August 28 - 31, 2025Chicago Jazz FestivalMillennium Park, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/10/2025
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 Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm. ![]() August 29 - September 1, 2025Taste of Polonia FestivalCopernicus Center, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/12/2025
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 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10:30pm, Mon 12pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $15. This event will also include: casino, vodka tastings, craft beer tent, art exhibits, kid's area with loads of fun. ![]() September 6 - 7, 2025Printers Row Lit FestPrinters Row, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/4/2025
A Festival organized by Near South Planning Board.
This Illinois Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. ![]() September 13 - 14, 2025Lakeview East Festival of the ArtsAlong Broadway, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/21/2025
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. ![]() September 20 - 21, 2025Jsvfest (Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest)Park 540, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/17/2025
A Food Festival organized by Martins' International Foundation.
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 Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $100. ![]() October 4 - 5, 2025Apple FestLincoln Square, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 3/24/2025
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 Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: dog costume contest, pet parade, demonstrations, kids area. ![]() May 11 - October 26, 2025Logan Square Outdoor Farmers MarketLogan Square, Chicago, IL Status: Updated 2/11/2025
A Farmers Market organized by Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
This Illinois Farmers Market will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 75 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be All Days 9am-3pm. This event will also include "little peas" kids events. |
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