Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Time now for Festival Friday!

Taste of the Nation will bring together more than 50 of Chicago's top culinary talents to support No Kid Hungry in its mission to end childhood hunger.

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This one-night event will feature bite-sized dishes, craft cocktails, desserts, live cooking demos, music, and more.

The Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest returns to Wrightwood Park, serving up a two-day summer celebration featuring local taco vendors, premium tequila tastings, margarita flights, and live music.

Historic Downtown Long Grove's Strawberry Fest is back.

The event is filled with strawberry-themed foods, live music across three stages, family activities, carnival rides, and the beloved pie-eating contest.

The Main Street Fair returns to Evanston for a full day of free, family-friendly summer festivities, filling Main Street with live music, roaming performers, over 100 curated artisans, and dedicated kid activities. This is the largest free event in Evanston.