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Illinois is home to some of the oldest, largest, and most acclaimed art fairs, drawing in thousands of artisans and craft enthusiasts from the Great Lakes area and beyond. Many of Illinois’ craft fairs are multi-day events offering live entertainment, food, and various activities to attract large attendances. The best craft fairs in Illinois feature high-quality works of art in diverse mediums and unique handcrafted goods that support artisans.
The Gold Coast Art Fair is held each summer in Chicago’s Grant Park and features over 200 juried arts from around the nation. Thousands have been gathering at this award-winning fair for 65 years to explore and shop a diverse array of exceptional art exhibits. Live entertainment and food are available at this festive event.
Recognized as the oldest juried arts and crafts fair in the Midwest, the 57th Street Art Fair has been showcasing high-quality works of art for over 76 years! This long-standing annual tradition is a free, two-day event held in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Over 100 artists exhibit a huge variety of handmade products in all mediums for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
As one of the top craft fairs in the nation, the Annual La Grange Craft Fair has been showcasing local artisans for over 48 years! This award-winning three-day craft fair is held in the charming downtown La Grange and features over 175 crafters in an outdoor setting. It’s a long-standing local La Grange summer tradition.
The annual Springtide Craft Show is held each March at the Romeoville Recreation Center and showcases many various handmade craft products including candles, floral arrangements, embroidery, jewelry, and much more. This free admission event also offers a pancake breakfast, bake sale, and concessions.
Renegade Spring Craft Fair is a two-day annual weekend event held each March in Chicago. This outdoor fair features over 200 artisans selling a large assortment of unique goods of all kinds. There is a suggested donation with proceeds benefiting The Nature Conservancy to help protect the planet.
Held at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair promotes the handmade works of local artisans, bakers, and chefs. This juried event is free to attend and features a wide offering of handmade goods. Concession stand food is also available.
Art on the Square is a three-day event held every May in downtown Belleville since 2002. This award-winning fine art fair features unique works from over 100 artists from Illinois and beyond. Attendees also enjoy musical stage performances, food, and a children’s art garden for creating art projects they can keep.
The Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair is an annual two-day event held each May in Chicago’s northside. This free-admission fair showcases a diverse array of handmade works including sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and more created by artists and artisans. There’s also live music, kids art activities, and food/beverage vendors available at this exciting fair.
The Park Forest Art Fair is a long-standing annual event held each September on the Village Green for over 66 years. This two-day art fair attracts a variety of artists showcasing sculptures, glass-blown art, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Live music, food vendors, and hands-on craft activities for kids are also available at this free event.
Held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, the Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show has been showcasing a large assortment of handmade crafts for nearly 40 years! Hundreds of crafters gather to sell their products with an emphasis on the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This two-day event is held each October and is hosted by the McHenry County Mental Health Resource League with proceeds benefiting the local non-profit agencies focused on mental related health disorders.