Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Springfield, Illinois
The Illinois State Fairgrounds carries Springfield's calendar: the Illinois State Fair in August, the Illinois Product Expo in March, and a Thursday farmers market at The Shed from May through September, with fall and holiday editions. Downtown, the producer-only Old Capitol Farmers Market sets up at Fourth and Adams on Wednesdays and Saturdays, rounding out 6 events.
Illinois Product Expo
Show25+ year IL food-companies expo at the Orr Building; 7,000+ attendees and 70+ vendors.
Illinois Product Fall Market
FarmersFall edition at The Shed. Live music, food trucks, wine/beer.
Illinois Product Farmers Market
FarmersWeekly Thursday market at The Shed. Local meats, produce, dairy, baked goods, honey, crafts. No markets Aug 13/20/27.
Illinois Product Holiday Market
HolidayOutdoor holiday market on IL State Fairgrounds — lights, live music, Illinois Wine tent.
Illinois State Fair
FairIL's flagship state fair. Commercial/craft/food vendors. Vendors submit color photo of trailer/stand + Info Booklet. Vendor packet: Emmerson Building, 801 E Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market
Farmers27th season — largest downstate producer-only market with 70+ vendors. Opening Sat May 16.