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Centerstage's Guide for Festivals of Chicago

50 festivals were found matching your search criteria.

May 24 - October 28

Randolph Street Market Festival

This is where Chicagoans come for goods old and new.

1350 W. Randolph St. Chicago

June 1 - September 30

Bike Chicago

Take off the training wheels and enjoy the summer!

various locations Chicago

June 12 - August 24

Chicago Summerdance Festival

School's in for summer.

601 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago

July 5 - September 1

Bristol Renaissance Faire

Have yourselfe a grande olde tyme at this faire.

12550 120th Ave. Kenosha

July 9 - September 3

Grapes & Hops

Boozing in the Botanic Garden, your new Wednesday routine.

1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe

July 15 - August 26

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

Enjoy film classics throughout the summer in Grant Park.

331 E. Randolph St. Chicago

August 22-24

DeKalb Corn Fest

This one's not too corny.

Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport DeKalb

August 22-24

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest & Open Studio Walk

Sample some arts on the Avenue.

6900 N. Glenwood Ave. Chicago

August 22-24

Backlot Bash

Have big fun at this 'burbs bash.

Oakton Street at Floral Avenue Skokie

August 22-24

Accenture Chicago Triathlon

Catch the race for a world record.

100 N. Harbor Dr. Chicago

August 23

Chicago Reggae Festival

Reggae riddims come to Union Park.

1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago

August 23

Back to School Fun Fair/Gospel Fest

Praise the Lord! School's back in session!

6200 N. Bloomingdale Chicago

August 23

Triedstone Full Gospel Baptist Church Fun Fest and Health Fair

Just try not to have fun at this fest.

1415 W. 104th St. Chicago

August 23-24

Whole Foods Market Flavor Fest

Naturally, you'll have some wholesome fun at this Lincoln Park fest.

2250 N. Clifton Ave. Chicago

August 23-24

Port Clinton Art Festival

It's at (or near) the top of the suburban art festival heap.

600 Central Ave. Highland Park

August 23-24

Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival and Art Fair

Cumbias and salsas, meringues, oh my!

300 S. Columbus Chicago

August 23-24

Bucktown Arts Fest

Embrace the artsy side of Bucktown.

2200 N. Oakley Chicago

August 24

Taste of Armenia Festival

Here's a mean cultural celebration in Evanston.

816 Clark St. Evanston

August 27

Back to School Summer Fest

Parents may be the only ones celebrating at this fest.

8900 S. Exchange Ave. Chicago

August 28-31

North American Festival of Wales

Have a Wale of a time.

1909 Spring Rd. Oak Brook

August 28-31

Chicago Jazz Festival

Horns of plenty pay tribute to history.

Chicago

August 29 - September 1

Taste of Polonia

Polska! Polska!

5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago

August 29 - September 1

African Festival of the Arts

Africa comes to Washington Park.

5100 S. Cottage Grove Chicago

August 29 - September 1

Naperville's Last Fling

Bid goodbye to summer with a bash in Naperville.

Main Street and Jackson Avenue Naperville

August 30-31

Bash on Wabash

Explore all the South Loop has to offer and bring the kids along.

1400 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago

August 30 - September 1

Irish Days

Celebrate all things Irish with three full days of music, dance, food and fun.

Long Grove

September 5-6

Windy City Wine Festival

Taste wine and more at this downtown fest.

337 E. Randolph St. Chicago

September 5-7

German Day Festival (aka German-American Festival)

Enjoy Oktoberfest in Lincoln Square.

4700 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago

September 6

Guinness Oyster Festival

Slurp away at this Roscoe Village fest.

2000 W. Roscoe St. Chicago

September 6-7

Ukrainian Village Fest

Dance the day away at this celebration of Ukrainian culture.

750 N. Oakley Blvd. Chicago

September 12-13

Naperville Wine Festival

Head to the burbs for more than 150 wines.

523 S. Webster St. Naperville

September 12-14

Festival De La Villita

Celebrate Mexican independence in the heart of Little Village.

2600 S. Kostner Ave. Chicago

September 13

Wine Crush in Old Town

Who needs grand Paris when you have Wells Street?

1400-1600 N. Wells St. Chicago

September 13-14

Celtic Fest Chicago

Refresh your St. Patty's Day spirit in Grant Park.

300 S. Columbus Dr. Chicago

September 19-21

Winefest Chicago

Take a trip to wine country without leaving the city.

3840 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago

September 19-23

Italian Style 2008

If it's Italian, it's in style here.

600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago

September 19-25

World Music Festival

A round-the-world musical tour.

various locations throughout the city Chicago

September 20-21

Hideout Block Party

This fest shows you who's king of the block.

1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Chicago

September 20-21

Eli's Cheesecake Festival

Chuck those cholesterol cares away...for a couple days at least.

6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Chicago

September 26-28

Oktoberfest

Don't fear the beer.

3000 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago

September 27

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Celebrate the music and culture of the South Side...for 15 straight hours.

Chicago

September 28

57th Street Children's Book Fair

It's a reading rainbow on the South Side.

5700 S. Kenwood Ave. Chicago

October 3-5

Long Grove Apple Fest

You'll have more than one apple on this day.

Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin Rds. Long Grove

October 11-12

Chicago Country Music Festival

Dust off that cowboy hat...

425 E. McFetridge Dr. (Soldier Field Parkland) Chicago

October 16-29

Chicago International Film Festival

Forget Hollywood. Chicago is the film capital...for two weeks, at least.

Chicago

October 23 - November 2

Chicago International Children's Film Festival

Ssshhh! It's starting!

various Chicago

October 25

Halloween Happening

Scary, isn't it?

State St. and Lake Ave. Chicago

October 31

North Halsted Halloween Parade

Play dress up at this annual event.

3200 N. Halsted St. Chicago

November 1-30

Dance Chicago

Dance the month away.

2936 N. Southport Ave Chicago

November 8-9

Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival

Drop everything and...head to this educational fest.

2100 S. Laramie Ave. Cicero