The Taste of Elmwood Park fest returns on August 17th-19th. Many local residents will gather to feast on local Elmwood Park food.
This festival features great food, a beer garden, arts and crafts, games and rides, and live entertainment. Live entertainment includes American English and Maggie Speaks.
When: August 17-19
Where: Elmwood park, IL
Price: Free
Returning for its 15th year, RiverFest Express will take place on August 16th-19th in South Elgin. Thousands of people will get together and celebrate with a fun-filled, outdoor festival.
This festival features a carnival, car show, fireworks, craft shows, trolley rides, special night for kids, small business expo, freedom express museum, and much more. Live entertainment includes Hillbilly Rock Starz, Talkin Trash, 7th Heaven, Keep Seven, Bob & Terry, StormCrow, Ides of March, Liberty’s Teeth, The Fairlanes and Smokin Gunz.
When: August 16-19
Where: South Elgin, IL—Panton Mill Park
Price: Free
One of the biggest vegetarian festivals in North America returns to Naperville this year. Veggie Fest features good food and healthy living on August 11th-12th.
Vegetarians, vegans and health-enthusiasts will be participating in this great festival. This fest features a huge international vegetarian food court, lots of exciting food demos, and dozens of experts speaking on vegetarianism, spirituality and healthy living. Over 100 exhibitor booths, activities for kids, and live music featuring The Giving Tree Band, Gizzae, Caribe Son Internacional, Zach, LiveWire and Marisa Buchheit.
When: August 11-12
Where: Naperville, IL—Naperville-Wheaton Rd
Price: Free
Festa Italiana returns for its 13th year at The American Italianin Crest Hill, Illinois. Free admission, live entertainment, food, bakery and games highlight this Italian festival.
This outdoor festival features a Mass and Procession, raffles, children’s games, meatball sandwiches, Italian beef sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches, mostaccioli, pizza, gelato, tiramisu, cannoli and much much more. Entertainment includes Frank Rossi, Nino Folino, Nick Pontarelli, Diva Montell, Libido Funk Circus, and the Chicago Music Machine.
When: August 11-12
Where: Crest Hill, IL—1918 Donmaur Drive
Price: Free
The biggest comic book convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Wizard World’s Comic Con features many different stars from across the comic book universe.
Photo Ops and autograph sessions are available for extra charges. Meet many of your favorite stars including Marvel Creator Stan Lee, Tom Felton, CM Punk, John Cena, Dean Cain, Laura Vandervoort, Joey Lawrence, Bruce Campbell, Holly-Marie Combs, Lou Ferrigno, Kevin Sorbo, many comic book artists and creators, and much much more. For the whole list of guests, visit the link below.
When: August 9-12
Where: Rosemont, IL—Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Price: $35 and Up
Hosted by the St. Zachary Church, Augustfest will bring together local residents of Des Plaines to enjoy food, fun and entertainment.
This free festival features food, beer, raffles, casino games, carnivals, bingo, outdoor mass, children’s entertainment, a classic car show, and much more. Live entertainment includes American English, Serendipity, 7th Heaven, el Rey School, 1 Speed Go, Suburban Cowboys, Don Morman Band and Heartache Tonight.
When: August 9-12
Where: Des Plaines, IL—St. Zachary Church
Price: Free
Hosted by the Arlington Heights Chamber, The Taste of Arlington Heights returns this weekend featuring live entertainement, food, beverages, and businesses located in downtown Arlington Heights.
This festival brings together all the local great eats from around the Arlington Heights neigboorhood. Thousands of people will go home full after eating and listening to live entertainment, including a performance by Dot Dot Dot.
When: August 11
Where: Downtown Arlington Heights, IL
Price: Free
Toyota Park plays host to the annual Southside Polish Fest in Bridgeview starting August 10th. This three-day festival will is one of the largest Polish festivals in the U.S. and is expecting over 40,000 people.
This festival features Polka music, Polish dance music, a pierogi eating contest, food, drinks and much more. Musical acts include April’s Reign, Slippery When Wet, Rockin Eddie, Polanie, Serendipity, Maggie D, AVM, The Rockets, Wici, Firebeat, Joey Derus & The Catch, Bandoleros, Mullenium, Polish Elvis, Crazy Uncles, FOX, Genie O & The Next Step, Electro Halny, Marszalek Band, and much more.
When: August 10-August 12
Where: Bridgeview, IL—Toyota Park
Price: Free
The local residents of Oak Lawn will celebrate at St. Gerald Parish for the annual St. Gerald Fest starting August 9th.
This festival features food, a beer garden, carnival rides and games, bingo, amazing raffle prizes, a DJ, and much more. Musical Acts include Sean and Charlie, In Like Flynn, ARRA, Lake Effect, Hat Guys, The Music Company, and Hurricane Gumbo.
When: August 9-August 12
Where: Wood Dale, IL
Price: Free
The City of Wood Dale hosts their annual Prairie Fest at Town Square starting August 9th. Affordable family fun highlights this festival.
This festival offers food from Ashley Foods, Crossroads, Salt Creek Golf Club, Sweet Baby Rays, Taqueria Azteca, and White Cottage. It features a carnival, dj, open pool, bingo, cold blooded creatures, fireworks, and much more. Musical acts includeDown/Pour, Mr. Blotto presents a night of Pink Floyd, Audio Anarchy, Rock Star Rodeo, Heartache Tonight, Jimmie VanZant, Modern Day Romeos, JakTripper, In Session, American English, and 7th Heaven.
When: August 9-August 12
Where: Wood Dale, IL
Price: Free
