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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 11 - August 16

Grant Park Music Festival

Enjoy some music outside at this classic fest.

100 N. Michigan Ave. 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 9-11

Black Thai International Arts and Crafts Fest

There's no dress code necessary at this fair.

300 S. Canal Street Chicago

July 9 - September 3

Grapes & Hops

Boozing in the Botanic Garden, your new Wednesday routine.

1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe

July 10

Niketown Bastille Day 5K Run/Walk and Block Party

Work up a sweat in more ways than one at this West Loop gathering.

1100 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago

July 10-13

Railroad Days

Choo choo choose this festival.

157 W. Washington St. West Chicago

July 11-13

Irish American Heritage Festival

Celebrate your Irish heritage.

4626 N. Knox Ave. Chicago

July 12

AleFest

It's beer o'clock.

1410 South Museum Dr. Chicago

July 12

I Hear the Music in the Air Gospel Festival

Can't you hear it calling your name?

5058 W. Adams St. Chicago

July 12

K.I.D.S. Zone Festival

Here's a new zoning ordinance: kids rule!

6700 S. Halsted St. Chicago

July 12

Rosemoor Community Fest

This South Side fest puts the unity in community.

250 E. 11th St. Chicago

July 12

I Have a Vision Community Gospel Festival

You can see yourself in Grand Crossing Park, can't you?

7655 S. Ingleside Ave. Chicago

July 12-13

Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Get your kicks at this free soccer tournament.

Chicago

July 12-13

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival

Don't miss this superb music fest.

Lincoln and Montrose Chicago

July 12-13

Rock Around the Block

Experience local music at its best at this festival that lives up to its name.

Lincoln Ave. between Addison and Roscoe Chicago

July 12-13

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Become an honorary member of the Village Green Art Preservation Society.

100 Village Green Drive Lincolnshire

July 13

Celebrate Clark Street

Been to Clark Street before? Celebrate it!

Clark Street from Morse to Touhy Chicago

July 15 - August 26

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

Enjoy film classics throughout the summer in Grant Park.

331 E. Randolph St. Chicago

July 16-20

Kane County Fair

Don't count this one out.

525 S. Randall Rd. St. Charles

July 18-19

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party

Meet your match at this famous block party.

650 W. Madison St. Chicago

July 18-19

JVC Jazz Festival

Join in the jazz celebration.

various Chicago

July 18-20

Pitchfork Music Festival

The indie fest that could just keeps on going (and growing).

1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago

July 18-20

Big Greek Food Festival of Niles

You thought Zeus was big...

7373 Caldwell Ave. Niles

July 19

Southside Neighborhood Gospel Fest

Praise and pride on the Southside.

6500 S. Racine Ave. Chicago

July 19

Abbott Park Community/Gospel Festival

The congregation flocks to the park today for music and more.

49 E. 95th St. Chicago

July 19-20

Sheffield Garden Walk

Get horticultured at this Lincoln Park fest.

2200 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago

July 19-20

Summer on Southport

Everyone will find something to love at this unique, generation-spanning festival.

3800 N. Southport Ave. Chicago

July 19-20

Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival

More than 135 artists present.

120 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove

July 20

Chinatown Summer Fair

Go down to Chinatown for this unique summer fair.

2200 S. Wentworth Ave. Chicago

July 20

Dearborn Garden Walk and Heritage Festival

See how the other half gardens at this annual Gold Coast event.

1300 N. Dearborn St. Chicago

July 22-27

Lake County Fair

Live it up in Lake County.

50 S. Hwy 45 Grayslake

July 24-25

Arts Experience

Experience art at the Plaza of the Americas.

420 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago

July 24-27

Newberry Book Fair

Come indulge your inner bibliophile.

60 W. Walton St. Chicago

July 25-27

Pierogi Fest

Make your way to Whiting for this unique ethnic event.

1900 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting

July 25-28

Chicago Arabesque

You've heard of Arabian nights? How about afternoons?

50 W. Washington St. Chicago

July 26

Alderman Brookins' Annual Family Summer Festival

The ward won't be bored today.

1440 W. 84th St. Chicago

July 26

Bughouse Square Debates

Lincoln and Douglas have got nothing on this lively festival.

901 N. Clark St. Chicago

July 26

Ghana Fest

Going, going...Ghana!

5600 S. Payne Dr. Chicago

July 26

Venetian Night Festival

Need a nightlight? Check out this classic fest on the lake.

Lake Michigan, between Roosevelt and Monroe Chicago

July 26-27

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

You can almost taste the fun.

2400 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago

July 26-27

Wicker Park Fest

Indie eats and beats in the ever-hip Wicker Park.

1600 N. Damen Ave. Chicago

July 26-27

Edgebrook Summer Fest

Edge your way toward some family-friendly fun.

Kinzua & Devon Aves. Chicago

July 26-27

State Street Family Festival

This Bronzeville celebration will put you in a good state of mind.

4900 S. State St. Chicago

July 26-27

North Shore Art Festival

Enjoy fine art at Old Orchard.

66 Old Orchard Shopping Center Skokie

July 27

An Arts Adventure

Have yourself an adventure.

750 N. State St. Chicago

July 31 - August 3

Fiesta del Sol

Have some wholesome fun under the sun at this Pilsen fest.

1400 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago

August 1-3

Lollapalooza 2008

The mac-daddy of rock fests goes all-out, again.

331 E. Randolph St. Chicago

August 1-3

SerbFest

This fest Serbs up tons of fun.

5701 N. Redwood Dr. Chicago

August 2-3

World of Faeries Festival

This fest puts the fair in fairy.

35 W. 217 Route 31 South Elgin

August 2-3

JazzFest Heritage

It's the pride of the South Side.

7059 South Shore Dr. Chicago

August 2-3

Retro on Roscoe

Have a blast in the past at this nostalgic fest.

2000 W. Roscoe Chicago

August 2-3

Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival

Check out art and music with your family at this Evanston fest.

1700 Sheridan Rd. Evanston

August 2-3

Art at the Glen Town Center

Fine arts and crafts at the Glen.

1800 Patriot Blvd. Glenview

August 3

Belize Day in the Park

Every nation has its day.

5700 S. Payne Drive. Chicago

August 8-10

Gold Coast River North Art Fair

Explore the world of art in the Gold Coast.

676 N. LaSalle Dr. Chicago

August 8-10

Ginza Holiday Festival

Bonsai!

435 W. Menomenee St. Chicago

August 8-10

Caribbean Festival and Jamaican Independence Celebration

Have an island party in Union Park.

1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago

August 8-10

AugustFest

Make August a good month.

2600 S. Central Park Ave. Chicago

August 8-17

Illinois State Fair

Enjoy all that Illinois has to offer at this massive fair.

801 Sangamon Ave. Springfield

August 9

Freewill Picnic Gospel Festival

If you choose to attend this church-sponsored fest, you will have made a good choice.

2651 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago

August 9-10

Korean Street Festival

Celebrate Korean tradition at this northside fest.

3200 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago

August 9-10

West Fest

Bring your dog to this grassroots fest in the heart of West Town.

800 N. Damen Ave. Chicago

August 9-10

Northalsted Market Days

The largest two-day street fair in the Midwest.

3500 N. Halsted St. Chicago

August 14-17

South Elgin Riverfest Express

All aboard!

10 N. Water St. South Elgin

August 15

Croatian Fest

Meat some new friends in Bridgeport.

2800 S. Princeton Ave. Chicago

August 15-17

Viva Aztlan Festival

Viva free festivals!

1831 S. Racine Ave. Chicago

August 15-17

Edison Park Fest

Enjoy music and more by the airport.

6700 N. Olmsted Ave. Chicago

August 15-17

Our Lady of Tepeyac Summer Festival

The lady knows best about what to do with your weekend.

2235 S. Albany Ave. Chicago

August 15-17

Chicago Air & Water Show

It's a bird, it's a plane...

1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago

August 15-17

North Side Summerfest

Expect the best at this North Center fest.

4050 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago

August 16

Carifete, A Caribbean-American Carnival

A masquerade on the street in Hyde Park.

1200 E. 59th St. Chicago

August 16-17

Highwood Fine Arts Festival

Fine art comes to Highwood.

Waukegan Ave. Highwood

August 16-17

The Raven: Experience the Magic of Ravenswood

Fly into fun at one of the city's newest festivals.

Chase Park & Clark St. (between Lawrence and Leland) Chicago

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

DeKalb Corn Fest

This one's not too corny.

Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport DeKalb

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

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

Back to School Fun Fair/Gospel Fest

Praise the Lord! School's back in session!

6200 N. Bloomingdale Chicago

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 23-24

Whole Foods Market Flavor Fest

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

2534 N. Greenview 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 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 29

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

Centerstage's Guide for Festivals of Chicago

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