Illinois trade-show calendar
36 upcoming shows. See what's booked — and where the open weeks are.
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Promote your show →July 2026
5 shows3Fri
Anime Midwest 2026
Exhibitor applications
Jul 3–5
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
12Sun
IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Jul 12–15
· Food & Hospitality · McCormick Place, Chicago
21Tue
ASI Show Chicago 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Jul 21–23
· Promotional Products Trade · McCormick Place, Chicago
25Sat
NARBC Schaumburg Reptile Show 2026
Public vendor booths
Jul 25–26
· Pet · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg
29Wed
National Sports Collectors Convention 2026
Public vendor booths
Jul 29–2
· Antiques & Collectibles · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
August 2026
1 show14Fri
FAN EXPO Chicago 2026
Exhibitor applications
Aug 14–16
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
September 2026
2 shows14Mon
IMTS 2026 – International Manufacturing Technology Show
Trade show exhibitors
Sep 14–19
· Business & Franchise · McCormick Place, Chicago
15Tue
LOUPE Americas 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Sep 15–17
· Jewelry & Luxury Goods Trade · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
October 2026
6 shows7Wed
SpringWorld 2026 (CASMI)
Trade show exhibitors
Oct 7–9
· Business & Franchise · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
10Sat
Collect-A-Con Chicago 2026
Public vendor booths
Oct 10–11
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
10Sat
NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Show – October 2026
Public vendor booths
Oct 10–11
· Pet · Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park
18Sun
PACK EXPO International 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Oct 18–21
· Business & Franchise · McCormick Place, Chicago
24Sat
Chicago Women's Expo + Great Food Expo 2026
Public vendor booths
Oct 24–25
· Food & Hospitality · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
28Wed
Chicago Build Expo 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Oct 28–29
· Hardware, Home Improvement & Building Trade · McCormick Place, Chicago
November 2026
4 shows7Sat
Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) 2026
Exhibitor applications
Nov 7–8
· Craft & Maker Markets · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
15Sun
PLMA 2026 Private Label Trade Show
Trade show exhibitors
Nov 15–17
· Business & Franchise · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
21Sat
Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 2026
Exhibitor applications
Nov 21–22
· Auto, Car & Truck · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
29Sun
RSNA Annual Meeting 2026
Trade show exhibitors
Nov 29–3
· Healthcare & Medical Innovation · McCormick Place, Chicago
December 2026
2 shows3Thu
Midwest FurFest 2026
Exhibitor applications
Dec 3–6
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
11Fri
International Gem & Jewelry Show – Rosemont December 2026
Public vendor booths
Dec 11–13
· Jewelry & Luxury Goods Trade · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
January 2027
2 shows9Sat
Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo 2027
Exhibitor applications
Jan 9–10
· Wedding · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
25Mon
AHR Expo 2027
Trade show exhibitors
Jan 25–27
· Hardware, Home Improvement & Building Trade · McCormick Place, Chicago
February 2027
3 shows3Wed
Chicago Boat Show 2027
Exhibitor applications
Feb 3–7
· RV & Boat · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
13Sat
Chicago Auto Show 2027
Sponsorship opportunities
Feb 13–21
· Auto, Car & Truck · McCormick Place, Chicago
18Thu
Chicago RV & Camping Show 2027
Exhibitor applications
Feb 18–21
· RV & Boat · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
March 2027
4 shows9Tue
The Inspired Home Show 2027
Trade show exhibitors
Mar 9–11
· Home & Garden · McCormick Place, Chicago
12Fri
World of Wheels Chicago 2027
Exhibitor applications
Mar 12–14
· Auto, Car & Truck · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
13Sat
NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Show – March 2027
Public vendor booths
Mar 13–14
· Pet · Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park
19Fri
Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention 2027
Exhibitor applications
Mar 19–21
· Craft & Maker Markets · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
April 2027
3 shows3Sat
America's Beauty Show 2027
Trade show exhibitors
Apr 3–5
· Health & Wellness · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
19Mon
ProMat 2027
Trade show exhibitors
Apr 19–21
· Hardware, Home Improvement & Building Trade · McCormick Place, Chicago
30Fri
C2E2 – Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2027
Exhibitor applications
Apr 30–2
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · McCormick Place, Chicago
May 2027
2 shows5Wed
H+H Americas 2027
Trade show exhibitors
May 5–7
· Health & Wellness · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
14Fri
Anime Central (ACen) 2027
Exhibitor applications
May 14–16
· Comic, Anime & Fan Conventions · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
June 2027
1 show19Sat
NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Show – June 2027
Public vendor booths
Jun 19–20
· Pet · Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park
July 2027
1 show28Wed
National Sports Collectors Convention 2027
Public vendor booths
Jul 28–1
· Antiques & Collectibles · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont