Chicago festivals guide 2018

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Friday, August 24, 2018
Festival Friday with Roz Varon
Each week, we list some events you can attend over the weekend.

Here is a list of some festivals in Chicago for the 2018 season.

Lincoln Park Wine Fest

May 18-20, 2018

Friday: 6-10 p.m., Saturday: 12-9 p.m., Sunday: 12-4 p.m.

Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood

www.lincolnparkwinefest.com

Admission: $48-50 per person for daily wine tasting pass

Mayfest

May 18-20, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Roscoe Village, 3100 N. Ashland Ave.

Admission: $10 at gate

www.starevents.com/mayfest

Bark in the Park

May 19, 2018

7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Stadium Green next to Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive

Admission: $40 for adults, $10 children 3-12, dogs free

give.anticruelty.org/bark

Mole de Mayo

May 25-27, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Pilsen, 18th St. at Ashland Ave.

Free admission, $5 suggested donation

www.starevents.com/mole-de-mayo

3rd Annual Chicago House Music Festival

May 26, 2018 1-9 p.m.

Millennium Park

Free admission

www.chicagohousemusicfestival.us

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

May 26-27, 2018

12-10 p.m.

Lakeview, Belmont & Sheffield avenues

Free admission; $5 suggested donation

www.chicagoevents.com/events/belmont-sheffield-music-fest/

33rd Chicago Gospel Music Festival

June 1-2, 2018

Noon-9:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday

Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center

Free admission

www.chicagogospelmusicfestival.us

Do Division Street Fest

June 1-3, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

On Division between Damen and Leavitt

Admission: $10 donation

www.do-divisionstreetfest.com

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

June 1-3, 2018

Friday: 5-11 p.m.; Saturday: 12-11 p.m.; Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

2701 N. Sheffield Ave.

Free admission

www.lincolnparkgreekfest.com

Taste of Mexico in Little Village

June 1-3, 2018

Friday: 3-10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

2800-3100 W. 26th Street

Free admission

www.chicagoevents.com/events/taste-of-mexico

Ribfest Chicago

June 8-10, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Lincoln Ave. between. Irving Park Rd. & Berteau Ave.

Admission: $10 donation per person, $20 per family requested.

www.ribfest-chicago.com

35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival

June 8-10, 2018

11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Millennium Park

Free admission

www.chicagobluesfestival.us

Pilsen Food Truck Social

June 9-10, 2018

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

18th Street between. Racine Ave. & Throop St.

Free Admission; $5 suggested donation

www.pilsenfoodtrucksocial.com

Well Street Art Festival

June 9-10, 2018

Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday: 10-9 p.m.

1200-1600 N. Wells St.

Admission: $7 gate donation

www.wellsstreetartfest.us

Gold Coast Art Fair

June 16-17, 2018

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Butler Field, Grant Park

Free admission, $5 suggested donation

starevents.com/event/gold-coast-art-fair/

Windy City Ribfest in Uptown

June 29-July 1, 2018

Friday and Saturday: 12-10 p.m.; Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

4700 N. Broadway

Admission: $5 suggested donation

www.windycityribfest.com

The African Caribbean international Festival of Life

July 6-8

12;10 p.m.

Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.

Admission: $10-25

www.internationalfestivaloflife.com

38th Annual Taste of Chicago

July 11-15, 2018

Wednesday-FridayL 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Grant Park

Free admission

www.tasteofchicago.us

Benfest

July 20-22, 2018

Friday: 4-10 p.m.; Saturday: 1-10 p.m.; Sunday: 1-7 p.m.

Northcenter, Northcenter Leavitt Street from Irving Park Rd. to Byron St.

Free Admission; $5 donation requested at the gate

www.BenFest.com

Taste of River North

July 20-22, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday: 12-10 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Ward Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St.

Free admission; $5 suggested donation

www.tasteofrivernorth.com

Wicker Park Fest

July 27-29, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Milwaukee Ave. between. Ashland & North

Admission: $10 donation

www.wickerparkfest.com

Bantu Fest

July 28, 2018

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Midway Plaisance, 60th Street & Ellis Ave.

Free admission

www.bantuentertainment01.com

Peruvian Festival

July 28, 2018

12-10 p.m.

Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers Ave.

Admission: $10 regular - $50 VIP

peruvianfest.com

Jeff Fest

August 3-5, 2018

Friday: 6-10 p.m.; Saturday: 2-10 p.m.; Sunday: 12-8 p.m.

Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Ave.

Admission: $5

https://www.chicagoevents.com/events/jefffest/

Edge Fest

August 4-5, 2018

Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

Broadway St. at Thorndale Ave.

Admission: Free, $5 suggested donation

www.starevents.com/event/edge-fest/

63rd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival63rd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival

August 10-12, 2018

Friday: 5:30-9 p.m.; Saturday: 11:30 a.m -8 p.m.; Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St.

Admission: $5 donation, children under 12 admitted free when accompanied bya n adult

www.ginzaholiday.com, mbtchicago.org

Chicago Hot Dog FestChicago Hot Dog Fest

August 10-12, 2018

Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

1701 N. Stockton Dr.

Admission: Free, $5 donation

www.chicagohistory.org/chicagohotdogfest

Retro on RoscoeRetro on Roscoe

August 10-12, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Roscoe Village, 2000 W. Roscoe St. (Roscoe at Damen)

Admission: Free, $10 suggested donation

https://www.starevents.com/event/retro-on-roscoe/

Near North Food Truck SocialNear North Food Truck Social

August 11-12, 2018

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sedgwick St. btwn. Chicago & Locust

Admission: $5 donation

www.foodtrucksocial.biz

60th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

August 18-19, 2018

10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days

North Avenue Beach

Free admission

www.chicagoairandwatershow,us

South Shore Summer FestSouth Shore Summer Fest

August 19, 2018

3-8 p.m.

South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr.

Admission: Free

www.chicagoevents.com/events/south-shore-summer-fest

Logan Square Food Truck SocialLogan Square Food Truck Social

August 24-26, 2018

Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Humboldt Blvd btwn. Armitage & 606 Trail

Admission: $5 donation

www.logansquarefoodtrucksocial.com

40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

August 30-September 2, 2018

Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center

Free admission

www.chicagojazzfestival.us

20th Annual World Music Festival Chicago

September 7-23, 2018

Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center and other city locations

Free admission

www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org

Lakeview East Festival of the ArtsLakeview East Festival of the Arts

September 8-9, 2018

Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Lakeview East, On Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

Admission; Free, $5 suggested donation

lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com

Creative Youth Festival

September 22, 2018

Millennium Park

Free admission

www.cityofchicago.org.yocy

Hyde Park Jazz FestivalHyde Park Jazz Festival

September 29-30, 2018

Saturday: 1 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 1-7 p.m.

1130 Midway Plaisance Park

Admission: Free

www.starevents.com/event/hyde-park-jazz-festival

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