Gun shows in Illinois
13 upcoming shows scheduled in Illinois. Dates, venues, and admission below.
Schedule updated weekly from promoter listings · next up: Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show.
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September 19, 2026
Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show
Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club House · Chillicothe, IL
September 19, 2026
National Civil War, Military, and Collector Arms Show
DuPage County Fairgrounds · Wheaton, IL
1000’s of museum quality Civil War artifacts, collector arms, cavalry swords, historical autographs, pictures, coins, currency and much more will be on display and for sale.
October 3, 2026
Central Illinois Gun Collectors New Berlin Gun Show
Sangamon County Fairgrounds · New Berlin, IL
October 17, 2026
Kankakee Gun & Sportsman’s Show
Kankakee County Fairgrounds · Kankakee, IL
October 24, 2026
Belleville Gun & Knife Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds · Belleville, IL
October 24, 2026
Sauk Trail Gun Show
Bureau County Fairgrounds · Princeton, IL
November 7, 2026
Bloomington Gun & Knife Show
Interstate Center · Bloomington, IL
November 21, 2026
Kankakee Gun & Sportsman’s Show
Kankakee County Fairgrounds · Kankakee, IL
November 28, 2026
Sauk Trail Gun Show
Bureau County Fairgrounds · Princeton, IL
November 28, 2026
Central Illinois Gun Collectors New Berlin Gun Show
Sangamon County Fairgrounds · New Berlin, IL
December 5, 2026
Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show
Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club House · Chillicothe, IL
December 12, 2026
Kankakee Gun & Sportsman’s Show
Kankakee County Fairgrounds · Kankakee, IL
February 13, 2027
Central Illinois Gun Collectors New Berlin Gun Show
Sangamon County Fairgrounds · New Berlin, IL
About gun shows in Illinois
We track 13 upcoming shows in Illinois, with the most activity around New Berlin, Kankakee, Chillicothe. Each listing shows the dates, venue, and admission when the promoter publishes them.
Most Illinois shows run Saturday and Sunday, with vendor setup Friday evening. Dates and venues change, so confirm with the promoter before traveling — every show page links to the promoter's own info.
Also useful: the full 2026 gun show schedule, the gun show FAQ, and our buyer and seller guides.