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Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026

Part of Kane County Toy Show: Every Yearly Date

Also searched as: kane county toy show · chicago toy show · st charles toy show

Dates
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Location
St. Charles, Illinois
Kane County Fairgrounds

A vintage toy show: dealer tables of action figures, diecast, and dolls, with the best pieces moving in the first hour.

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Last verified September 21, 2026 · Verify before you go — organisers change dates, hours, and halls.

// Hunt brief

What to expect on the floor

  • Floor mix: vintage action figures, diecast, dolls, loose-parts bins, and dealer-to-dealer trading.
  • Who it's for: vintage toy hunters who can arrive at open. Skip it if you want a full-day programmed event.
  • What to hunt this cycle: toys — check the Heat Index before you set a ceiling.Toys heatFunko heatLEGO heat
  • Prep: arrive at open, carry small bills, and inspect joints and paint before buying.
  • Fly vs drive: St. Charles is a fly-in-worthy stop for this format if you are buying seriously; otherwise treat it as a regional drive.
// Plan the trip

Tickets, shops, and nearby dates

Tickets & hours

Sold and published by the organiser. We link out instead of republishing prices and hours that change between editions.

Official ticket page ↗

Shops near the venue

Independent shops around St. Charles on the Gem Hunter map, for the day before or after.

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Categories on the floor

Toys

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// Field notes

Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 — the details

When is Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026?

Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 runs Sunday, July 26, 2026 (now ended). Those dates are published by the organiser; we re-check them against the official site and stamp the page with the date of that check.

Where is it?

Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 takes place in St. Charles, Illinois at Kane County Fairgrounds. Venue details come from the organiser; entrances, parking, and hall assignments can change between editions.

What kind of show is this?

A vintage toy show: dealer tables of action figures, diecast, and dolls, with the best pieces moving in the first hour. It is part of the Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) series, so the format carries across stops.

What do collectors actually buy here?

Floor mix: vintage action figures, diecast, dolls, loose-parts bins, and dealer-to-dealer trading. Who it's for: vintage toy hunters who can arrive at open. Skip it if you want a full-day programmed event. We do not publish table counts or vendor lists we cannot source — the organiser's exhibitor list is the authority.

Is VIP or early entry worth it?

Early-entry and VIP tiers change what is still on the tables when general admission opens, which matters most at toy show events. We do not list prices or tiers here because they change per edition — check the official ticket page and decide against your own want list.

Official source

Dates, hours, tickets, and exhibitor information should be confirmed on the organiser's official site. Age of Millennials tracks this event as a signal for collectors — signals, not appraisals.

// Questions readers ask

Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 FAQ

When is Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026?
Sunday, July 26, 2026. This edition has ended — see the next edition below.
Where is Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 located?
St. Charles, Illinois — Kane County Fairgrounds
Are the dates confirmed?
Yes — these dates come from the organiser and were last checked on September 21, 2026. Dates can still change, so verify before booking travel.
Is this a comic con, card show, or something else?
A vintage toy show: dealer tables of action figures, diecast, and dolls, with the best pieces moving in the first hour.
Where do I confirm tickets and hours?
On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.
Is Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 the same as kane county toy show?
Yes — collectors also search for it as kane county toy show, chicago toy show, st charles toy show. Chicago Toy Show (Kane County) — Summer 2026 is the official name.

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