Markets & Festivals in the Aurora, Illinois Area

Shopping, food, music...and so much fun!

Looking for a way to kick off your Saturday morning? There are a variety of farmers markets in the Aurora, Illinois area selling fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and pastries and beautiful flowers. These markets are mini festivals of socializing, food, music and more! Want a fun way to spend the whole day with the family? Head out to the Sandwich Fair, one of the oldest continuing county fairs in the state of Illinois. Beer and wings more your thing? Be sure to check out the Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest! Celebrating it's fourth year, this is a one-of-a-kind festival featuring craft beer, wings and live music! Whatever you choose to do, make a weekend of it and come stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville, Illinois, located in the heart of Downtown Aurora. This is the ideal place to stay for those attending a market or festival in the Aurora, Illinois area.

Here is a list of markets & festivals in the Aurora, Illinois area with links to more event information:

• Yorkville Hometown Days Festival
  Friday, August 31st–Sunday, September 2nd
  Beecher Community Park
  908 Game Farm Rd.
  Yorkville, IL 60560


• Aurora Farmers Market - Downtown
  Saturdays through October 20th
  8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  Aurora Transportation Center
  233 N. Broadway
  Aurora, IL 60505


• Aurora Farmers Market - West
  Wednesdays through September 26th
  12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  West Aurora Plaza
  2131 W. Galena Blvd.
  Aurora, IL 60506


• Batavia Farmers Market
  Saturdays through October 27th
  8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  Downtown Batavia
  North River St. between Wilson & State St.


• Sandwich Fair
  Wednesday, September 5th–Sunday, September 9th
  Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
  Sandwich Fairgrounds
  1401 Suydam Rd.
  Sandwich, IL 60548


• Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest
  Saturday, September 29th
  12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  Hollywood Casino Aurora
  1 West New York St.
  Aurora, IL 60506

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