Illinois
June 14-18: Midwest Charity Horse Show, Springfield. The 70th annual show at the State Fairgrounds features exhibitors from more than 25 states and more than 600 horses of different breeds. Free; 217-553-1202; midwestcharity.com. Miles from Chicago: 205
June 22-26: Seneca Shipyard Days. The village celebrates its heritage and Seneca’s role in World War II as the home of the Prairie LST Shipyards. There will be live music, historical booths, presentations and tours, arts and crafts, a carnival and more. Fee for some activities; 815-357-6144; senecashipyarddays.com. Miles from Chicago: 75
June 25: Top of Illinois Wine Festival, Galena. Northern Illinois vintners offer samplings of their wines, along with live music and food. Fee applies; tinyurl.com/3o4qhws. Miles from Chicago: 165
Indiana
June 25-26: Indian Market & Festival, Indianapolis. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art hosts its annual celebration of Native American cultures, with more than 130 native artists from across the country selling their work. There will also be Native American food, hands-on family activities, and traditional and contemporary Native American performers. Fee varies; 317-636-9378; tinyurl.com/c22fnd. Miles from Chicago: 185
Iowa
June 15-18: 17th annual Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally, Davenport. The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds hosts what’s billed as the largest gathering of motorcycles in the Midwest. Fee applies, unless you’re riding your motorcycle; 309-799-7469; sturgisontheriver.com. Miles from Chicago: 175
Michigan
June 17-July 10: Ann Arbor Summer Festival. The 28th season of this popular series includes performances by Steve Martin and k.d. lang, among others. Fees vary; 734-994-5999; annarborsummerfestival.org. Miles from Chicago: 245
June 18: 6th Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival, Bridgman. Weko Beach will be the location for sampling locally produced wines, food from area restaurants and live music. Fee varies; 269-925-6301; tinyurl.com/3rjmaxt. Miles from Chicago: 85
Missouri
June 17-18: Ozark Heritage Festival, West Plains. A celebration of old-time music and culture of the Ozarks. Musicians, artisans in action, storytellers, programs and other activities. Free; 888-256-8835; oldtimemusic.org. Miles from Chicago: 505
Ohio
June 16-19: Dean Martin Festival, Steubenville. The hometown of the crooner, whose birth name was Dino Crocetti, remembers its favorite son with parades, performances by Martin impersonators and more, including a concert by daughter Deana Martin. Most events free; 740-283-9164; deanmartinsteubenville.com. Miles from Chicago: 460
Wisconsin
June 16-19: Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Prairie du Chien. This annual festival is billed as the largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enactment in the Midwest. Participants will display furs, demonstrate period tools and guns and prepare foods common in the 18th century. Free; 608-822-6916; tinyurl.com/6fxuhgq. Miles from Chicago: 235
June 16-19: 56th Annual Chicago Region June Sprints, Elkhart Lake. The four-mile Road America track hosts a full weekend of sports car races in 10 categories. Fee varies; 800-365-7223; roadamerica.com. Miles from Chicago: 145
June 25-26: 26th annual Strawberry Festival, Cedarburg. More than 100,000 people turned out last year to sample a variety of strawberry treats, enjoy music and roving entertainers, eat food and drink wine. Free; 888-894-4001; tinyurl.com/lvvqsd. Miles from Chicago: 110
