• Tacos y Tamales Festival

    Pilsen Ashland Ave. & W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Best (and most authentic) Tacos y Tamales Chicago has to offer Wide Variety of Tamales from several regions of Latin America Handmade Tortillas Local Art Installations Merchant Vendors Authentic Mexican Chefs Strong Presence of Latin Music and Dance Performances Amazing Arts & Entertainment Beer Garden featuring Modelo’s portfolio of products Suggested Donation benefiting local...

    Free
  • Roscoe Village Burger Fest

    Roscoe Village 2000 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Local burger restaurants will be competing for Chicago's best burger, and you decide! There will also be two stages with music, arts & crafts, a Kids Zone, and more!   Suggested $10 donation

    Free
  • Colombian Fest

    North Park 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Colombia with food, music, drinks, and fun!

    $5
  • Pitchfork Music Festival

    Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, United States

    One of Chicago's greatest music festivals! Gates will open each day at 12pm. Gate times are subject to change. Main gates for the festival are on Ashland, south of Lake Street, and Washington Blvd./Ogden Ave. You will need a valid photo ID and a digital ticket in order to enter. Children 10 and under can...

    $10 – $129
  • Voyage En France

    Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Join us for a day filled with French-inspired delights and cultural experiences at Voyage en France! On Saturday, immerse yourself in the charm of France with partners including Alliance Français, the French Chamber of Commerce, and the French Consulate. Throughout the park, enjoy photo stations and iconic sights including an Eiffel Tower replica. Indulge in...

    $15
  • Glencoe Festival of Art

    Glencoe 700 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, IL, United States

    The festival, which covers Glencoe’s downtown, features more than 90 juried artists showing and selling paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and more! Family-friendly (and dog-friendly, too!), there are activities just for kids and live artist demonstrations, as well as non-stop live music along with restaurants and cafes on the festival route offering delicious meals and...

    Free
  • Chicago Food Truck Festival

    South Loop 2300 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy some of the best food in Chicago at the Summer Food Truck Festival. Admission is free, but then you pay for any food you'd like. There will be games and live music as well!

    Free
  • Lake County Fair

    Grayslake 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL, United States

    Celebrating its 95th year, the Lake County Fair is back with a fair of Olympic proportions! From ferris wheels to funnel cakes, the Lake County Fair offers gold medal fun for everyone. Enjoy motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. All grandstand and arena events are free with admission!...

    $15
  • DuPage County Fair

    DuPage Country Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

    There is something for everyone at the Fair. Plenty of entertainment, animals, food, exhibits and carnival rides. Fun for all ages. Adults (ages 13 & up): $10 Seniors (ages 62 & up): $5 Children (ages 3-12): $5 Children (2 & under): FREE Active Military Personnel w/ID: FREE Mega Pass (in advance): $30 Includes admission +...

    $10
  • Lincolnwood Fest

    Lincolnwood 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood, United States

    Lincolnwood Fest is a four-day event focused on bringing family and friends together for traditional fun. Enjoy daily live music from local and regional bands, a business expo, carnival rides, games, bingo, a Classic Car Show, and much more! HOURS Carnival Rides, Games, Midway: THURSDAY, July 25 — 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. FRIDAY, July...

    Free
  • Taste of Lincoln Avenue

    Taste of Lincoln 2500 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago

    One of Chicago's best street fests! An amazing line-up from bands all over the Midwest. Local food favorites Arts & crafts Kids’ Carnival is BACK with non-stop activities for your littles including inflatables, arts/crafts and performances.  

    Free
  • Wicker Park Fest

    Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    "As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife...

    Free
  • Bantu Fest

    Midway Plaisance 1130 Midway Plaissance Near 60th & Ellis, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Bantu Fest is Chicago's biggest multi-cultural festival that brings over 50,000 people from over 30 different countries to celebrate Love, Peace & Unity. Bantu Fest is a one-of-a-kind event that promotes cultural exchange and diversity among nations. The event is designed to entertain, as well as educate people of all nations on countries featured,...

    $10
  • Taste of Marquette Park

    Marquette Park 6743 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL

    A one-day neighborhood pop-up from Taste of Chicago. There are no food tickets, and all vendors accept cash or credit card. The following vendors will be there: Aaron’s BBQ African Food Palace Burp Catering ChefLife 19 Chillafry Cool N Smooth Smoothies Cynthia’s Gumbo Express (food truck) Decadent Flavor (food truck) Delicia’s (food truck) Fiftyone 50...

    Free
  • Edison Park Fest

    Edison Park Olmsted & Oliphant, Chicago, IL, United States

    Edison Park Fest returns with live music, food, inflatables, a bike parade, balloon twisting, and more.

    Free
  • Noche Caribeña

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is honored to present to you some of the most prominent artists from Puerto Rico and Chicago at Noche Caribeña at the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park. This concert promises an eclectic mix of musical genres, ranging from Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk to popular Latin American hits, big band...

  • Palatine Street Fest

    Downtown Palatine Brockway & Slade St., Palatine, IL, United States

    Downtown Palatine Street Fest has been the premier suburban street festival since 2000.  Palatine Street Fest features live music, local cuisine, and family entertainment and activities over a three-day period in late August.   We are excited to announce that Street Fest will kick off on Friday with the ultimate 80's Dance Party featuring Sixteen...

    Free
  • Skokie’s Backlot Bash

    Skokie Oakton and Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL, United States

    Live music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.

    Free
  • Chicago Jazz Festival

    Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased...

    Free
  • Nashwood

    Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United States

    Attendees of all ages are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and hats over Labor Day Weekend for three days of FREE live country, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock music, as well as Southern inspired food and drink specials. With the majority of acts coming up from Nashville, songs will permeate the air as music...

    Free