Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Chicago, Illinois

Held in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, the 57th Street Art Fair is the first major art fair of the summer season and draws over 20,000 visitors annually. Now in its 79th year, the fair runs along 57th Street between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues — all artists remain in their booths throughout the weekend to discuss their work. Live blues music stages the Buddy Guy's Legends lineup. Admission is free.

Neighborhood farmers market on N Berwyn Ave. LINK + Double Value Coupons accepted.

Held at Daley Plaza in Chicago's Loop, Christkindlmarket is an annual Christmas market running mid-November through December 24. First held in 1996 by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, the market draws more than 1 million visitors each year. Vendors from Germany, Ukraine, Austria, and the Chicago metropolitan area sell beer, wine, baked goods, meats, toys, holiday ornaments, and other Christmas decorations. The market features more than 50 vendors selling food, beverages and handcrafted holiday gifts. German-style offerings include gift vendors, food stalls and spiced glühwein. It's free admission and draws strong foot traffic from both locals and tourists.

Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St —adjacent to Wrigley Field. Since 1996, German American Events, LLC, a subsidiary of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, has hosted Christkindlmarket Chicago as a free admission event; the Wrigleyville location expanded to this site in recent years. Looking for handmade, high-quality, unique European and traditionally German products for gift-giving—ornaments, nutcrackers, pottery, carvings, wreaths, holiday decor, plus food vendors offering sausages, potato pancakes, and strudel. No mass-produced goods, multi-level marketing, or wholesale distributors. Rolling application process; The Christkindlmarket Team will review all registrations on a rolling basis and get in touch with more information on the next steps.

Downtown farmers market at Daley Plaza in the Loop.

In its 68th year, the Gold Coast Art Fair brings over 200 juried artists to Chicago's Grant Park—between the Art Institute and Lake Michigan—featuring painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, and more. Expect thousands of visitors, live music throughout the weekend, and food and beverage vendors. The fair also includes interactive programming: Paint and Sip classes, henna art, caricatures, and a Kids Art Zone. A portion of ticket proceeds supports WINGS Program, Inc., which provides services to people affected by domestic violence.

Amdur Productions–organized juried art and craft fair on Lincoln Avenue from Roscoe to Melrose. Part of a 43-year-old portfolio of prestigious Midwest festivals.

Amdur Productions' juried art festival on the Magnificent Mile at 875 North Michigan Avenue. Running in its 43rd year, Amdur is a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company organizing prestigious shows across the Midwest.

Amdur Productions—a nationally acclaimed arts festival company running for over 43 years—stages this juried art fair at Lake Street and Michigan Avenue, near Millennium Park in Chicago. Part of Amdur's roster of prestigious Midwest events.

Established 1948; one of Chicago's oldest juried art fairs. 200+ nationally acclaimed artists selected by independent jury.

Printer's Row Art Fest is an Amdur Productions juried art festival held each August in Chicago's Printer's Row neighborhood on Dearborn from Polk to Harrison. Part of Amdur's roster of 20+ events across the Chicago metro area running year-round.

Randolph Street Market's December holiday edition brings together 200+ dealers in an air-conditioned indoor setting featuring antiques, vintage goods, art, decor, fashion, and jewelry — plus live music and food. Running since 2003, it's Chicago's flagship vintage market and draws serious collectors and casual shoppers alike. Two-market format means multiple browsing experiences in one weekend.

Held in Chicago since 2003, Randolph Street Market is the city's largest indoor-outdoor vintage festival, bringing together 200+ dealers across art, antiques, vintage, global goods, fashion, jewelry, and decor. Expect air-conditioned shopping, live music, and artist activations — a high-traffic event drawing serious collectors and stylists.

Chicago's flagship urban antiques and vintage market festival; 200+ vendors. Season opener in West Loop.

Randolph Street Market runs three times yearly in Chicago — July, September, and November — and draws 200+ dealers selling art, antiques, vintage goods, global decor, fashion, and jewelry. Indoor and outdoor booths, live music, art activations, and air-conditioned shopping. World famous since 2003. The November Holiday Market edition leans indoor.

Summer edition of Randolph Street Market at the same West Loop site.