Step by Step Promotions
Festivals of Arts and Crafts
For the past 30+ years Step by Step has built a positive reputation. Kim Grau, the promoter and owner, holds a standard to maintain that reputation.
All shows live up to our policy promise of “hand-crafted only” products exhibited by some of the most talented crafters in the industry. Kim’s philosophy continues to be to not just sell booth space but to promote the shows by heavily advertising them. Kim strives for a well balanced show with quality, uniqueness and originality, bringing customers back year after year. The key contribution to the foundation of the successful shows are the quality of the crafters who participate in Step by Step’s shows and their many referrals to other quality artisans.
Upcoming
Shows
Jury date for next year shows begins December 27th
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Fri. March 27 – Sun. 29, 2026
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Fri. Oct. 2 – Sun. 4, 2026
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Sat. Oct. 17 – Sun. 18, 2026
Northwestern Medicine Field, Grayslake, IL
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Fri. Nov. 27 – Nov. 29, 2026
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
What People Say
“Excellent collection of vendors, amiable owners and Crafts people. (Step by Step) always supports classy and quality shows. Great selection and unique items to purchase for yourself or gifts.”
— Cathy Felke (via Facebook)
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DATES & Customer Infomation
| Show | Location | Date/Time | # of Booths | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival of Arts and Crafts March 2026 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. Mar 27 – Sun. Mar 29 | 280 | Click for Details -> |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts Early October 2026 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. Oct. 2 – Sun. Oct. 4 | 280 | Click for Details -> |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts Mid October 2026 (Outdoor) | Northwestern Medicine Field (Kane County Cougars Stadium’s Music Garden) | Sat. Oct. 17 – Sun Oct. 18 | 200 | Click for Details -> |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts November 2026 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. Nov. 27 – Sun. Nov. 29 | 308 | Click for Details -> |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts April 2027 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. April 2 – Sun. April 4 | 280 | More Details to Come |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts Early October 2027 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. Oct. 2 – Sun. Oct. 4 | 280 | More Details to Come |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts Mid October 2027 (Outdoor) | Northwestern Medicine Field (Kane County Cougars Stadium’s Music Garden) | TBD | 200 | More Details to Come |
| Festival of Arts and Crafts November 2027 (Indoor) | Lake County Fairgrounds | Fri. Nov. 27 – Sun. Nov. 29 | 308 | More Details to Come |
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