Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's time for Festival Friday!

We begin with a fan favorite! Pierogi Fest is back! This year Sugar Ray will be on the main stage!

That's in addition to 6 other performance stages featuring more than 50 acts. The festival offers more than 75 food booths, two beer gardens, and more.

Pierogi Fest is one of America's 50 best festivals- It takes place in downtown Whiting all weekend long.

Over 1,000 people a day are expected to walk through Gabby's larger-than-life-size dollhouse.

Celebrate the 10th season of the popular Netflix kids show Gabby's Dollhouse with the "Party with Marty the Party Cat" tour.

Bring the kiddos to meet the party cat, plus go inside Gabby's Dollhouse for a sneak peek into various character-themed rooms then let your imagination run wild with a dance party and get a special photo with Gabby.

It's the 70th anniversary of the DuPage County Fair!

The fair is back and bigger than ever!

Rides, food, live music, exhibits, a beer garden and more.. there is something for the whole family - you can milk a cow or participate for a volleyball tournament!

It all takes place at the fairgrounds thru Sunday!

Thousands of people are expected to celebrate Ghanafest!

It's the 36th year for the event in Washington Park. This year's theme, "Embracing Our Culture," Enjoy authentic cuisine, cultural performances by Chiefs and Queen Mothers, live music, and kids activities including dancing competitions and trivia.