Bald Eagle Festival
Grafton, IL

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January 22, 2023
11am - 3pm

The Bald Eagle Festival is back!  This crowd favorite festival will have unique vendors, live music, restaurant favorites, locally made wines, live bird shows, and more family fun!  

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Planet Comicon
Kansas City, MO

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March 17, 2023 - March 19, 2023
Friday 1pm - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

Planet Comicon Kansas City (PCKC) is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Midwest region.  The 2023 show is the 23rd show and will be held at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City.

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Rotary Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
St. Louis, MO

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March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023
Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club presents their annual "Best in the Midwest" Spring Arts & Crafts Fair.  

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Saluki Con
Carbondale, IL

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April 22, 2023 - April 23, 2023
10am - 5pm

Explore everything from anime screenings to panels featuring special guests, virtual reality demonstrations to family-friendly activities, and lots of shopping.

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Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market
Alton, IL

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May 13, 2023 - October 14, 2023
Saturdays 8am - 12pm

Find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruits and vegetables and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork and artisan goods.  Each weekend offers different events including live music, artist demonstrations, and more.

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Pagan Picnic
St. Louis, MO

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June 3, 2023 - June 4, 2023
Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

The annual Pagan Picnic is held in Tower Grove Park.  Workshops, rituals, vendors, and bardic performances.  Admission is free.

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GeekCraft Expo STL
St. Louis, MO

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July 29, 2023 - July 30, 2023
Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm

Etsy meets Comic Con at GeekCraft Expo!  Come join this super nerdy, curated craft market featuring handmade geek goods by local crafters and makers.

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Power-Con
Columbus, OH

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August 11, 2023 - August 13, 2023
Friday 2pm - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

America's Mightiest Toy Convention returns to Columbus!  Excellent vendors from across the USA will offer an amazing selection of toys, collectibles, and unique artwork and crafted pieces.

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GeekCraft Expo Madison
Madison, WI

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August 20, 2023 - August 21, 2023
Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm

Etsy meets Comic Con at GeekCraft Expo!  Come join this super nerdy, curated craft market featuring handmade geek goods by local crafters and makers.

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Lebanon Fall Festival
Lebanon, IL

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October 7, 2023
9am - 4pm

Lebanon's annual fall festival is held on the brick streets of historic downtown, just as it has for over 40 years.  Shop handmade arts and crafts, sample some excellent food, and browse the shops of Main Street.

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Leclaire Parkfest
Edwardsville, IL

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October 15, 2023
12pm - 5pm

Friends of Leclaire (FOL) has hosted the popular Leclaire Parkfest every third Sunday in October since 1990.  Located on the tree-lined grounds of beautiful Leclaire Park at Hale Avenue, the famous Leclaire Parkfest is one of Edwardsville's signature festivals.

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Rotary Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
St. Louis, MO

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November 18, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club presents their annual "Best in the Midwest" Fall Arts & Crafts Fair.  

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34th Annual Olde Alton Arts & Crafts Fair
Alton, IL

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December 2, 2023 - December 3, 2023
Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm

The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) sponsors this annual arts and crafts fair with handcrafted items from over 200 vendors.  All proceeds benefit the Alton High School ABOB program.

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