All Step by Step shows accept crafters that have handmade products only. The shows are a well balanced mix of all kinds of crafts, there is something for everyone. Crafters come from many different states and all products are handmade in the USA. The jury process begins Dec 27th for the following year.
See below for show specific details
Festival of Arts and Crafts:
March 27-29, 2026
at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Located: Lake County Fairground
1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake
Times: Fri 2:00pm – 7:00pm / Sat 9:00am – 4:00pm / Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm
Number of crafters: 270 from 11 different states
Indoors
Free Parking
$5 admission – children 11 and under are free
Festival of Arts and Crafts:
October 2 – 4, 2026
at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Located: Lake County Fairground
1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake
Times: Fri 2:00pm – 7:00pm / Sat 9:00am – 4:00pm / Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm
Number of crafters: 280 from 11 different states
Indoors
Free Parking
$5 admission – children 11 and under are free
Festival of Arts and Crafts:
October 17 -18, 2026
at Northwesten Medicine Field
Festival of Arts and Crafts:
November 27 – 29, 2026
at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Located: Northwestern Medicine Field
34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva IL 60134 Times: Sat 10:00am – 4:00pm / Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm
Number of crafters: 200
Outdoors
Free Parking
$5 admission – children 11 and under are free
Located: Lake County Fairground
1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake
Times: Fri 2:00pm – 7:00pm / Sat 9:00am – 4:00pm / Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm
Number of crafters: 305 from 11 different states
Indoors
Free Parking
$5 admission – children 11 and under are free
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