Looking for something fun to do in Illinois? Our calendar of Illinois festivals features some of the state’s most iconic events throughout the year. From Lombard’s Lilac Time in May to the Cobden Peach Festival in August to the Barry Apple Festival in October and many more, these annual events offer family-friendly fun in every season.
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February
February Flavor Festival – Lake County
March
Maple Syrup Festival – Carbondale
Pekin Marigold Festival – Pekin
April
Ebertfest – Champaign
Riverbend Earth Day Festival – Godfrey
May
Lilac Time – Lombard
Dutch Days Festival – Fulton
June
Edwardsville Route 66 Festival – Edwardsville
Strawberry Fest – Long Grove
The Superman Celebration – Metropolis
Swedish Days – Geneva
Galesburg Railroad Days – Galesburg
Harvard Milk Days – Harvard
July
Bagelfest – Mattoon
Events
July Events in Illinois
Check out this listing of July events in Illinois, including a rolle bolle tournament, bagel festival, thresherman show, sweet corn festival and much more.
August
HerrinFesta Italiana – Herrin
Cobden Peach Festival – Cobden
Tug Fest – Port Byron
Urbana Sweet Corn Festival – Urbana
Corn Fest – DeKalb
Balloon Fest – Centralia
Garlic Fest – Highwood
Events
August Events in Illinois
Check out this listing of festivals and events happening throughout Illinois in August.
September
Honeybee Festival – Paris
Apple ‘n Pork Festival – Clinton
October
Popeye’s Fall Festival – Chester
Burgoo – North Utica
Barry Apple Festival – Barry
November
Pope County Deer Festival – Golconda
Events
November Events in Illinois
See what’s going happening in Illinois throughout the month of November.
See more: December Events in Illinois
