This grassroots, volunteer run festival fills downtown Urbana with more than 80 folk performances and hands on activities. The program mixes dances, instructional sessions, song circles, storytelling and instrument making, drawing national, regional and local folk artists together.
Voted "One of the Best Festivals" by the 2026 Kane County Best of the Fox Readers' Choice Awards! Be part of the 2026 St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend and fill out the form to enter your scarecrow into the contest - it's free! The 41st annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 9th-11th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 120+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go and family activities. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment on the 1st Street Plaza throughout the weekend, too! While visiting, make sure to treat yourself to many sales, specials, and events throughout town including the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park. Just Kabobs and Taco Urbano will be selling food...
Our Autumn On The Fox Art and Craft Show began in 1987. We are exclusively in Pottawatomie Park. Pottawatomie Park is a beautiful park on the east bank of the Fox River. It features large trees, a playground and a Riverboat Cruise. There is a large Victorian style pavilion with a tower and water garden. There is a variety of delicious food available and plenty of seating! All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. There are over 150 crafters. There is a large variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art. Many crafters have fall décor including floral, scarecrows, iron sculpture, painted pumpkins and carved gourds. There are food products, including soup and dip mixes, a variety of chocolates, baked goods, honey products and BBQ items. We have received your message and will be responding soon. Don’t forget to mail a copy...
Get ready to raise a glass 🍷 — the Lincoln Park Wine Fest is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary 🎉 this year in the heart of Chicago’s Jonquil Park neighborhood. With ten years of bringing together wine lovers, local food vendors 🍽️, and the crisp beauty of autumn 🍁 in the city, this milestone marks a decade of memorable tastings, lively ambiance, and community connection. Located at 1001 W Wrightwood Ave, the festival transforms the park into a vibrant open-air celebration where guests can sip, savor, and socialize in true Chicago style. ✨
Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy ticketed tasting sessions where an impressive selection of varietals will be on display — from classic whites and reds 🍇 to specialty pours sampled by VIP ticket-holders. 🥂
The event keeps it inclusive and festive: general admission offers standard tastings and a commemorative wine glass 🍾, while VIP guests enjoy extra pours, private seating, and priority access. Proceeds benefit the local community through the Wrightwood Neighbors Association, helping maintain and enhance the park that serves as the setting for this beloved annual tradition. 🌳💛
Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier 👨🍷 or just looking for a fun fall outing with friends, the 10th edition of the Lincoln Park Wine Fest promises to be a memorable mix of wine, food, great company, and Chicago neighborhood charm.
Sat, October 10th, 2026| 10am to 2pm | If brunch is your jam (pun fully intended), then Lincoln Brunch Fest is the place to be this fall! Back for its 3rd annual celebration, this can’t-miss event—presented by the West Lakeview SSA 27—takes over Lincoln Avenue from Diversey to Wellington this October, serving up a morning-to-afternoon feast of flavor and fun.
From 10am to 2pm, top local restaurants will dish out their signature brunch bites (and your new favorites), while live entertainment and kid-friendly activities turn the street into a brunch lover’s paradise. It’s the ultimate way to kick off your weekend—and start planning your next one.
Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more Show Hours: Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm / $9 (TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT) Free Parking. *Children 12 and under are free with an adult The Lake County Fairgrounds has notified us that only “Licensed Service Dogs” are permitted on the Lake County Fairgrounds during the Grayslake Antique Flea Markets. Thank you for your cooperation. The “Grayslake Antique Flea Market” is a federal trademark registered by Zurko Promotions Romantic Homes Magazine listed the Grayslake Antique Market as one of t...
The Galena Country Fair runs Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, October 11, 10 am to 4 pm, at Grant Park, 625 Park Avenue. A $3 donation is suggested at the gate for more than 120 art, craft and fine art vendors, plus food like pork chop sandwiches and walking tacos, a wine garden, live music and children's games.
Outdoor juried craft show at Northwestern Medicine Field for handmade merchandise.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-15): unknown. Current 2026 paper application is available: outdoor 10x10 $200, optional electric $25; send signed form, check and three photos. Linked BoothCentral organizer route opened but availability is not confirmed. Application page closed notice concerns 2025 only. Street number differs between PDF and event page, so omitted.
Discover artisan fairs and local vendor markets featuring handmade crafts, sustainable products, and small business vendors near you. Join the Hometown Market!
Curated maker market featuring independent artisans and handmade goods.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-15): unknown. Official maker application landing page lists this 2026 market. Portal requires an account; live portal request returned an empty account-page response, so current category availability is unconfirmed. No public closing date confirmed.
Promote your business or organization while treating local families to a fun Halloween experience!
Businesses, organizations, churches, schools, sports teams, and community groups are invited to hand out candy during the Trick-or-Treat event. Participation is free and is a great opportunity to connect with more than 2,000 local families.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their space, wear costumes, and bring a table, chairs, and enough candy for approximately 2,000 trick-or-treaters.
Top vintage, handmade, & boutique market in the Midwest with market events in Illinois & Indiana...beautiful displays, amazing vintage finds, & creative handmade goods plus mobile clothing boutiques, food trucks, a cash bar, & music
The annual O’Fallon Panthers Band Boosters Art and Craft Fair will be held at the O’Fallon
Township High School, Smiley Campus, 600 S. Smiley Street, O’Fallon, Illinois on Saturday,
November 7, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 10 :00am - 4:00pm.
Vendor setup is Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm, and Saturday, November 7, 2026
from 6:30am - 8:45am
All applications are reviewed by the Band Boosters Art and Craft Fair Committee. Vendors merchandise must be handcrafted (majority of product [over 50%] created by craft fair seller). After review, a notification will be returned to the vendor with a non-approval, a request for resubmission with updated information, or an approval and method for payment.
To submit an application, please choose from tickets options in the window on the right side of the screen. There are booth options (single, double and triple). Our single booth sizes are generally, with a few exceptions, 8x8 in rooms and 5x10 or 4x12 in hallways all within the high school. Other ticket options include table rental for $15/table and electricity for $10.
Hometown Vendor Market shopping event with local craft and merchandise vendors.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-15): open. Event-specific vendor registration available: St. Louis Fall Craft and Vendor Market Food Truck Package $350. No application deadline published. Vendors bring display equipment.
Push past the coats and step into winter's most enchanting escape. Beneath a canopy of frosted pines and glowing lanterns, our market transforms into a snow-dusted wonderland where every path leads to something magical. Wander stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures, warm your hands around mugs of spiced cocoa and mulled cider, and follow the soft glow of the lamppost to discover artisan gifts, sweet treats, and cozy delights around every corner.
The 34th annual Edwardsville Arts and Crafts Fair takes place November 14 and 15, 2026, at Edwardsville High School, sponsored by the Edwardsville Band Boosters to support the school's band program. More than 350 booths of handmade crafts fill the venue, alongside breakfast and lunch concessions, door prizes and raffles run by volunteers. Fair hours run 9 am to 4 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, and new crafter registration opens each year on February 1.
Illinois Comic Con is a yearly event at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The show features guests from movies, television, video games, cartoons, anime, music, comics, cosplay, and more. Guests participate in Q&As while fans present panels all weekend. Video game and tabletop tournaments occur throughout the event, while vendors and artists from across the country attend to sell everything from shirts and swords to toys and comics. Join us for an exciting weekend at Comic Con!
Books Breath is about the voice that flows out of every book — the wisdom, the stories, the tiny words that wriggle from the author's mind and lodge themselves in the crevices of the reader's heart.This one-day event brings that feeling into one room: authors, booksellers, bookish crafters, stationery, and everything cozy. Sip tea, grab a coffee, and enjoy a pastry to keep you fueled while you shop. Meet local authors, find a hand-bound journal, discover your next favorite read, or just spend the day surrounded by people who understand the pull of a good story.
The Willowbrook High School's 11th annual Craft Fair fills the school's field house on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with all proceeds benefiting students. Admission is $5 and includes five complimentary raffle tickets.
The newly renovated “Grand Pavilion” at Homestead Hollow is now open! The “Grand Pavilion” is available to rent for your next special occasion or event, with 15,000 square feet of unique indoor and outdoor space. The perfect place for small or large celebrations, weddings, corporate events – meetings and private parties. Join us in celebrating the long-awaited opening of the “Grand Pavilion” Located at Homestead Hollow just off I-59, exit 154. For more information and to schedule a visit, please email: Events@HomesteadHollow.com Homestead Hollow festivals featuring fine arts, unique – one of a kind – hand made crafts, pioneer demonstrations of the old time days- see wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Relax by one of our many streams and listen to Liv...
Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, and more Show Hours: Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm / $9 (TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT) Free Parking. *Children 12 and under are free with an adult The Lake County Fairgrounds has notified us that only “Licensed Service Dogs” are permitted on the Lake County Fairgrounds during the Grayslake Antique Flea Markets. Thank you for your cooperation. The “Grayslake Antique Flea Market” is a federal trademark registered by Zurko Promotions Romantic Homes Magazine listed the Grayslake Antique Market as one of t...
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.