Septemberfest
55th Annual Schaumburg Septemberfest!
Saturday, September 5, 2026: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 6, 2026: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, September 7, 2026: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Located on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Campus
(south side of Schaumburg Road between Roselle Road and Plum Grove Road)
Al Larson Cultural Center201 Schaumburg CourtSchaumburg, IL 60193
Please note that Septemberfest will still be held on the Al Larson Cultural Center and Municipal Center grounds during the Village Hall construction project continuing through 2026.
Admission, shuttle bus service and all general admission lawn seating for musical acts are FREE!
Questions? Please check out the Septemberfest FAQ page or contact the Special Events Coordinator if you are unable to find your answer on the website.
Schaumburg Septemberfest, the village’s flagship event, is a three-day festival held over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Septemberfest was originally established in 1971 by local charitable organizations as a way to raise funds while providing an alternative to holiday travel for local residents. Septemberfest 2026 marks the 44th year the village has sponsored the event, during which time Septemberfest has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Illinois.
Septemberfest is organized by the village’s Septemberfest Committee composed of a 27-member team of professionals tasked with planning and executing the event with support from all municipal departments, including cultural services, engineering and public works, transportation, police, fire, and community development—as well as countless intergovernmental partners including the Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg Township and School Districts 54 and 211.
Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Labor Day celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees from across the greater Chicagoland area and beyond state lines, making Septemberfest the destination to be for Labor Day weekend!
Make Art MKE
Make Art MKE
10AM - 4PM
MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY
2900 Menomonee River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI
$10 Entry (Kids12 & Under FREE)
The Mount Mary Starving Artists' Show was a staple in the Milwaukee art community for over 50 years and like many others, Mike Bate, the owner of local business Lit MKE, didn't want to see it go...
Make Art MKE is an annual outdoor September event, the Sunday after Labor Day, on the Mount Mary Campus In Milwaukee, WI. We proudly feature 175+ Artists & Makers, Fine Art & Handmade Goods, Local Food Trucks, and Live Music.
A portion of their proceeds each year has gone back into the Cooper Park area, helping fund things like Cooper Park improvements and art programming at the Milwaukee German Immersion School...
Art and Hops Night Market
Join us for Art & Hops, a vibrant night market featuring 30+ local artists, makers, and small businesses!
Thursday, August 20th
5:00–9:00 PM
Greenfield Park – in partnership with The Traveling Beer Garden
Stroll through the park with a drink in hand while you:
• Shop unique, handmade goods from local creatives
• Sip freshly poured Wisconsin beers on tap
• Enjoy a variety of NA beverage options
• Grab a bite from local food trucks
• Relax with music and take in all the amenities of our Milwaukee County Park
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of art, brews, and community in the heart of Greenfield Park!
Line Up Of Participating Vendors~
~ Lit MKE
~ Covered Bridge Crafts
~ Cream City Patchworks
~ Halo Adversity
~ Sip Happens LLC
~ FIGURE EIGHT OUT
~ Urban Blooms Wood Flowers
~ Mariah's Cute Crochet
~ Kanvas by Kay
~ Jivana Wellness LLC
~ Cassie’s Cakes MKE
~ My Sistuh's Trunk
~ Milwaukee Made Mud
~ Lotus.eve.co
~ Cow Ink Illustrations
~ Rachel Wagner
~ Lionfish Jewelry Co LLC
~The Art of Succulents
~ Cam’s kooky creations
~ NOLA Sweets
~ Ollie Soap
~ Little Woman Creations LLC
~ Connect Chiropractic
~ Lake Country Growers
~ The Wild Ones
~ Rhubarb & Ice Ltd. Co.
~ One Last Piece
~ Good Growth
~ Legacy Creative Solutions
~ Marigold Made
~ MDS Creations
~ Dharma Drift
~ Melted Mind Designs
~ Flour to the People
~ Cherrellos
~ The Chi Shed
~ KT Quality Accessories
~ Happy Accidents By Lex
~ BeadsByME MKE
~ The Dragon's Tailor
~ Thom J Ertl Designs
~ Shrush Design
~ Kiralily Healing
~ SW Reflexology
~ Rumaneh Nourish
~ Oso Chai Co
~ The Mismatched Shoppe
~ The Stuff Angie Makes
~ HilltopDice
Starving Artist Fair
The Racine Art Guild will be hosting it's annual Art Fair on the beautiful DeKoven grounds on the shore of Lake Michigan.
We are expecting over 130 amazing artists!
Food for this year will be:
ZS Table - teriyaki chicken and steak as well as specialty drinks
Pastry 4U - home made pastries
Cut Stone Fire Truck - woodfired pizzas and calzones
All About Tacos - gourmet tacos that give back
Hawgz Dogs - loaded dogs, Coney dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches
Cowbow Kettlecorn - fresh made kettlecorn
Wisconsin Cheese Curds - Cheese curds and grilled cheese sandwiches
Marvelous Snax - Deep fried oreos, funnel cakes, other sweets
We will have 2 food courts - north and south - make sure you hit them both for some great food!
Here is the music lineup:
- East Stage -
10:00 - 11:30 Moon Child Duo
11:30 - 1:00 The Flutissimo Flute Ensemble
1:30 - 3:15 Wutt's Up Duo
- West Stage -
10:30 - 12:00 Peter Burrows
12:00 - 1:30 Mike Lynch
1:30 - 2:30 Modern Renaissance Trio
2:30 - 3:30 Josephine and Annalise Andersen
We will have 2 music stages make sure to stop by them both for some great music while you shop!
Kids Corner will be located next to the northwest food court where we will have FREE art projects for the kids.
We will also have our Park N Ride - Park at Gateway and take the free shuttle back and forth to the fair! The shuttle runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at about every 10 or 15 minutes.
Admission to the event is free. Don't miss out on all the fun!
Milwaukee Makers Market Festival
MILWAUKEE MAKERS MARKET FESTIVAL IS BACK!
Sunday, July 19th at Discovery World Pavilion!
FREE TO ATTEND MARKET!
Over 75+ Artists, Makers, & Bakers inside and outside Discovery World!
With Food Trucks and Live Music!
Makers & Music TBA!
Milwaukee Night Market
Milwaukee Night Market
June 24
5-9pm
West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street & Vel R. Phillips Avenue
The Milwaukee Night Market is a free, outdoor event showcasing a variety of local vendors, performers, and artists. The Milwaukee Night Market transforms the heart of downtown into an exciting fusion of all the city has to offer.
Lake Mills Firefly Night Market
The wait is over…
The Firefly Night Market 2026 season is HERE.
Warm nights. Glowing lights. Local makers. Yummy food.
And that little bit of magic you can’t quite explain…
Join us under the lights in Downtown Lake Mills as we kick off another unforgettable season.
Second Fridays | May–September
Commons Park, Downtown Lake Mills
Music • Makers • Food • Summer Vibes
Presented by The Vintage Flip Markets
Grab your people. Bring your blankets. Stay awhile.
#FireflyNightMarket #LakeMillsWI #SummerNights #ShopLocalWI #NightMarketVibes #TheVintageFlipMarkets
37th Prairie Festival of the Arts
37th Annual
Prairie Arts Festival
The Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale
held over Memorial Day Weekend outdoors on the grounds of the
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193
Saturday, May 23, 2026: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 2026: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event Parking Located at
524 E. Schaumburg Rd.(School District 54 Parking Lot)
Plan Your Weekend:
Over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters - artists of every sort.
Entertainment on three stages
Food truck court
Children's art activities
Free admission
Makers Market at Stonewood Village
We would love for you to join us for a family friendly event. Located on the grounds of Stonewood Village will be 4 food trucks, 60+ vendors ranging from handmade arts & crafts, bakery items, bath & body products, candles, boutiques, and so much more! Live music from 11am-1pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm.
This is an admission free event.
Milwaukee Makers Market
Tuesday 4/14/26 inside American Family Field during Brewers vs. Blue Jays game
Rep the city we love on 414 Day! Show off your Milwaukee pride and celebrate the neighborhoods, culture, and fans that make our city one-of-a-kind. Festivities include the Milwaukee Makers Market, a national anthem performance by the Marquette Gospel Choir, and a local artist t-shirt giveaway for the first 10,000 fans.
Milwaukee Makers Market is so much more than a makers and artisan fair. It’s a celebration of the city's creators and our local community at the largest, longest-running monthly markets.
Join us for this amazing evening to rejoice with fans, support local makers, and local small businesses!
- Variety of Candles, Jewelry, Crafts, & Artwork
Festival of Arts & Crafts
Lake County Fairgrounds
March 27, 28 & 29, 2026
Location: Lake County Fairground
1060 E. Peterson Rd,
Grayslake, IL 60030
Times: Fri 2:00pm – 7:00pm / Sat 9:00am – 4:00pm / Sun 10:00pm – 4:00pm
Additional Details
Number of crafters: 280-308 (vary depending on the show) 11+ different states
Indoors
Free Parking
$5 admission – children 11 and under are free
For the past 30+ years Step by Step has built a positive reputation. Kim Grau, the promoter and owner, holds a standard to maintain that reputation.
All shows live up to our policy promise of “hand-crafted only” products exhibited by some of the most talented crafters in the industry. Kim’s philosophy continues to be to not just sell booth space but to promote the shows by heavily advertising them. Kim strives for a well balanced show with quality, uniqueness and originality, bringing customers back year after year. The key contribution to the foundation of the successful shows are the quality of the crafters who participate in Step by Step’s shows and their many referrals to other quality artisans.
Handmade Market
Our 13th Annual Handmade Market is not your ordinary art and craft show! It is located at the Waukesha County Expo Center at 1000 Northview Rd in Waukesha WI. Here you will find over 100 booths filled with unique and creative handmade only arts and crafts created by some of Wisconsin and northern Illinois artists and makers. What you won't find is mass market, buy/sell or anything from China! It will be a perfect getaway for the winter blues so bring your friends and make a day of it!
Admission is $6 at the door or $5 with a coupon
Kids are free and there is plenty of free parking
re: Craft & Relic Winter Market
Winter Market
January 31st & February 1st
MKE County Sports Complex
6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI
Handicap Accessible // Strollers Welcome
9AM VIP HOUR (Sat. Only) $10 pre-paid
10AM EARLY BIRD HOUR $8 pre-paid
11AM - 4PM GENERAL ADMISSION ($7 - Sat) ($5-SUN)
3PM - 4PM HAPPY HOUR $1
Our vendors travel from across the Midwest to bring you knitwear, fiber arts, home décor, furniture, apparel, handbags, accessories, children’s items, hand poured candles, prints and illustrations, bath and body products, greeting cards, ceramics and pottery, artisan food products, and curated collections both new and vintage.
Be sure to check out our vendor lineup - it won't disappoint!
Walkers Point Makers Market & Bar Hop
Shop local this holiday season and support your local makers, artists, bakers and more!
Join us in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee to shop 70 makers with a drink in hand, while exploring one of Milwaukee’s most diverse neighborhoods! 🛍🎉
Find vendors at all of the following locations -
Broken Bat Brewing Co
135 E Pittsburgh Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Indeed Brewing Co
530 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Station 1846
215 W Bruce St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
MobCraft Beer (Newly reopened!!!)
505 S 5th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Great Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles, etc.
No MLM or direct sales will be present.
This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume.
This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues.
If you are 21 or older and choose to drink, please drink responsibly.
Fall at the Fairgrounds
This BRAND NEW event is a ONE day market at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove, WI.
Join us for a charming Fall Market on Sunday, October 5th
160+ artists, makers, vintage curators,
pop up boutiques, food trucks,
live music and MORE
Fall at the Fairgrounds
Racine County Fairgrounds
19805 Durand Ave, Union Grove, WI
10am-4pm
Admission is $5
Kids 12 & under are FREE
Wine & Harvest Festival
Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue, makers market, FAMILY friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, Food Court, Food Trucks, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars and more! Live music daily! Pumpkin activities! Harvest Market Alley with fresh local farm delights.
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market is a free, outdoor event showcasing a variety of local vendors, performers, and artists. The Milwaukee Night Market transforms the heart of downtown into an exciting fusion of all the city has to offer. On four nights each summer, experience the transformation of West Wisconsin Avenue as it goes from central business district during the day to an open-air market and dance floor at night. The Milwaukee Night Market features a variety of artists, restaurateurs, performers and makers of all sorts, creating a vibrant place for Milwaukee to gather.
Art & Hops with the Traveling Beer Garden
Gather the family and bring your steins for the “Art & Hops” series! At this free event you’ll stroll through the park enjoying your brew from the nearby Traveling Beer Garden while visiting an eclectic mix of local artists, makers of high-quality handmade items, and small businesses.
Starving Artist Fair
The Racine Art Guild’s Starving Artist Fair is held the first Sunday of August. This juried fair features the work of over 130 artists. The Fair is always a showcase for Racine’s well-known status as an arts community. One quarter of the artists come from Racine county—the remainder of the talent comes to Racine from throughout the Midwest. Nearly every medium of original art is represented in show, including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media, metalwork, fine jewelry making and more.
2025 Event Details:
August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DeKoven Center, Racine.
Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street (Caron Butler Drive).
In addition to the fabulous variety and quality of artists, we are looking forward to great food, kids’ art activities at Kids Korner, and music. Please also visit the Silent Auction (participating artists’ donated artwork), Racine Art Guild Boutique (participating Guild Members work for sale), and our raffle (Guild members donated artwork).
Approximately 5,000 visitors enjoy the beautiful park setting with views of Lake Michigan. The setting complements the featured art, entertainment, food, children’s art activity area and more. The event is free and open to the public.
Proceeds of the fair support the Racine Art Guild College Scholarship Fund which awards up to four $1,000 scholarships annually to local artists pursuing a degree in fine art.
Please direct all inquiries and comments to raguildsaf@gmail.com.
Milwaukee Makers Market Fest
Milwaukee Makers Market is so much more than a makers and artisan fair. It’s a celebration of the city's creators and our local community. Creator Ryan Laessig curates each market to create a perfect opportunity for small business owners to sell their wares and make connections with fans and other makers. What started in 2017 as a small outdoor event in the Colectivo Bay View parking lot has grown into the largest, longest-running monthly markets where makers and guests fill venues like Discovery World Museum, The Ivy House, and local venues. Loyal fans know that MMM creates a safe, fun and unique market experience. With no at-the-door admission fee, anyone and everyone is welcome to shop or browse.
Our mission is to support local makers by creating fun and safe one-stop-shop experiences, connecting our artisans with current and future fans, and celebrating Milwaukee’s incredible makers community.
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
Event Details
July 12, 2025 10AM-5PM July 13, 2025 10AM-5PM
Plan Your Day at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest
East Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay is the place to be! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite Whitefish Bay spot, then immerse yourself in thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, and from 100 juried artists. Take a break with a cold beer and delicious snacks and enjoy the live music! Be sure to stop at the Kids Art Zone for fun art projects, face painting and games, and look for Kid Friendly Art Tent and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay, most of your favorite shops are open during fest hours.
Plan your day at Whitefish Bay Art Fest!
Treat yourself to 100 original artists & live music
🤑 Enjoy free entry and easy, free parking
Indulge in a beer
🍽 Snack on tacos and cold lemonade
Stop in the Kids Art Zone and play art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
Get your steps in! This festival is accessible and easy to walk
Presented by The Merchants of Whitefish Bay
Lake Mills Firefly Night Market
We are back for Year 3 of the Lake Mills Firefly Night Market, with even more goodness to share! Our open-air market will host 80+ vendors with tons of variety. We will feature artisans and handcrafted collections, clothing and home decor boutiques, curated vintage goods, and lots of yummy food and drinks. To add to the fun, we will also have monthly adventures to highlight the amazing businesses within our downtown district.
Barrington Art Festival
Plan your day at the Barrington Art Festival!
Welcome the return of summer at the 16th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee and breakfast, then soak in unique art from 125+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kids Art Zone. Break for lunch at your favorite local spot, or enjoy a cold beer, lemonade and delicious snacks at the fest. Be sure to look for Kid’s Art Stop and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Barrington’s great restaurants, cafes and retail stores are open all weekend.
Treat yourself to 125+ original artists & live music
Enjoy free entry and easy, free street parking
Indulge in a beverage and tasty food
Take a live painting class at the fest!
Stop in the Kids Art Zone – play art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
Get your steps in – accessible and easy to walk!
Steps from the Barrington Metra Station
Sun Prairie Maker’s Market
Outdoor Spring Sun Prairie Makers Market
May 17th 2025
9:00 - 3:00
Our Spring market is an outdoor market featuring local vendors showcasing handcrafted goods, vintage finds, boutique items and lifestyle goods. We handpick a variety of artists, dreamers, and collectors and gather them all in one place for a unique shopping experience.
re:Craft & Relic Spring Market
Spring Market
April 5th & 6th, 2025
9AM VIP HOUR (Saturday Only)
10AM EARLY BIRD HOUR
11AM-4PM GENERAL ADMISSION
3PM-4PM HAPPY HOUR
Re:Craft & Relic is turning 10 and we know the best way to celebrate!
MKE County Sports Complex
6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI
Handicap Accessible // Strollers Welcome
re:Craft and Relic is the largest market of its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin with over 160 booths, plus live music, food trucks and mobile boutiques.
Shower of Crafts @ COD Craft and Art Fair
Saturday, March 22 10am-4pm
Sunday, March 23 10am-4pm
Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine!
Admission: $5.00 Early Bird, $7.00 day of event.
Youth under 16 get in free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Join us in Glen Ellyn for our favorite Spring tradition! This year, we're featuring makers from across the Midwest, with over 200 booths of garden art, home decor, thoughtful gifts, jewelry, clothing, bath and body, kids' items, fine art, and much more. Local food trucks and restaurants will be serving up lunch in the main lobby.
Save $2 and skip the line when you buy your tickets online by 3/21/25!
Glen Ellyn, IL is located in the Western suburbs, 25 miles West of Chicago, IL with easy access from I-355. The College of DuPage Physical Education Center offers modern facilities with abundant free parking.
The College of DuPage Physical Education Center
NW corner of Park Blvd and College Rd. Arena is located just North of the football field. Enter the parking lot from College Rd.
The PEC Arena offers ADA compliant parking, doors, and restrooms. Service dogs welcome. Pets are prohibited.
Handmade Market
Handmade Makers Market by Art a la Carts is a fun two day handmade only art and craft show in Waukesha Wisconsin with over 100 booths of goods and wares from some of southeastern Wisconsin's most creative Artists and Makers. You won't find any mass market or buy/sell, just unique and creative original art, goods and wares. So grab your friends and escape the winter blues and come join us. There is plenty of free parking and you will receive $1 off admission by presenting one of our Facebook ads