2009 Chicago Festival Calendar

June 6-7

Chicago Gospel Festival

Millennium Park, Michigan Ave. between Randolph and Monroe Streets, Chicago, (312) 744-3315
This free festival features more than 50 performances on three stages and activities for the whole family to enjoy - including a gospel art fair.

June 6-7

57th Street Hyde Park Art Fair

Between Kenwood & Kimbark from 56th to 57th streets, Chicago, (773) 493-3247
Artists and art lovers reunite at Chicago’s oldest juried art fair in the streets of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood.

June 10 - September 4, every morning from 10-11

Family Fun Festival

Chase Promenade North at Millennium Park, Chicago, (312) 742-1168
Join the Wiggleworms® instructors from the Old Town School of Folk Music as they lead young children in sing-alongs, circle dances, finger games and more.

June 12-14

Chicago Blues Festival

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago,
(312) 744-3315
Join 640,000 blues fans to hear three days of music on six stages at the world’s largest free blues festival.

June 13-14

60th Annual Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Triangle, main gate at Lincoln & Wisconsin, Chicago,
(312) 337-1938, oldtownartfair.org
260 nationally-acclaimed artists will display their works throughout the streets of the historic Old Town Triangle district.

June 13-14

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street between North & Division, Chicago, (773) 868-3010
Artists from around the nation will display their work along Wells Street. Enjoy music and kids activities.

June 18-21

Bronzeville Cultural Festival

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and other venues.
www.bronzefest.com
This event - featuring a film festival and book fair - expands the spectrum of black images, words and ideas.

June 20-21

Belmont Arts & Music Festival

Roscoe Village, Chicago,
(773) 584-6668
AKA BAM, this event features cutting-edge live music, an eclectic mix of artisans and food/beverage vendors.

June 26 - July 5

Taste of Chicago

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 744-3315,
www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
There’s food for everybody’s taste at the annual Taste of Chicago where you’ll find more than 300 menu items at over 70 restaurants, plus free entertainment, cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs, kids’ activities, and more.

June 27-28

Randolph Street Market Festival

1350 block of W. Randolph St. and inside Plumbers Hall 1340 W. Washington, Chicago, (312) 666-1200
Indoor/outdoor European-style urban antique market features 150 quality antique dealers of furnishings, housewares, artifacts, vintage clothing, jewelry, sterling, porcelain, lighting, ephemera, toys and collectibles galore.

July 10-11

Jeff Fest

Jefferson Park, Higgins & Milwaukee, Chicago, (773) 584-6674
In addition to diverse music by great, national headliners, this 9th annual event will feature food from the neighborhood's eclectic mix of restaurants, arts & crafts, and activities for kids.

July 10-12

24th annual Irish American Heritage Festival

Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, (773) 282-7035
Join thousands of Chicago families in celebrating the best Irish music, dancing, food, and cultural exhibits. Fun for the entire family!

July 14 - August 25

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

Butler Field in Grant Park, Lake Shore Dr. & Monroe Dr., Chicago, (312) 744-3315
Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen with a state-of-the-art sound system at dusk on seven consecutive evenings.

July 17-19

Italian Style Chicago

Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago (Festival Hall A), (312) 553-9137
America's largest "Made in Italy" expo celebrates the best of Italy in cuisine, fashion, design, tourism, culture, and entertainment.

July 18-19

Sheffield Garden Walk

Webster (2200 N.) and Sheffield (1000 W.), Chicago, (773) 929-9255
The 41st annual event features   self-guided tours of more than 100 Gardens, a Garden Center, guided architectural tours, live entertainment by some of Chicago's and North America's finest bands, food and drink, and activities for children.

July 19

Chinatown Summer Fair

Wentworth Ave. from Cermak to 24th Pl., Chicago, (773) 584-6668
This neighborhood festival features a lion dance procession, Asian cultural entertainment, a taste of Chinatown's many restaurants, Chinese arts & crafts, and a children’s area.

July 25

Venetian Night

The Lakefront at Lake Shore Drive and Congress Parkway, Chicago,
(312) 744-3315
Approximately 35 boats will be decorated with lights and props as they sail along beautiful Lake Michigan, between the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road and the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street.

July 30 - August 1

Fiesta Del Sol

1400 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago,
(312) 666-2663
This family-friendly (alcohol- and tobacco-free) event features food, arts, entertainment, and more.

August 1-2

Northalsted Market Days

Halsted street from Belmont to Addison, Chicago, (773) 883-0500
The Midwest's largest two-day street fair features 40-plus musical acts and food, arts and crafts.

August 8-9 

Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival

Racine between Fullerton & Webster, Chicago, (773) 584-6631
This outdoor festival features arts, music and more.

August 14-16

Ribs 'n' Soul Festival

Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, Chicago, (773) 584-6631
This event will feature three days of mouth-watering barbecue, live entertainment (R&B, blues and jazz), unique shopping and family fun.

August 22-23

Lake View Music Fest

Addison & Sheffield, Chicago,
(773) 584-6631
Now in its fifth year, this event offers continuous live music, tastings from area restaurants, and goods and wares from local merchants.

August 29-30

iViva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 744-3315
This vibrant event showcases local, national and international talen.

September 4-6

Chicago Jazz Festival

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 744-3315
Chicago’s longest running lakefront music festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, national and international musicians.

September 12-13

Celtic Fest Chicago

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 744-3315
This festival highlights different Celtic instruments and features a dance performance stage and an interactive tent where the general public an learn how to Celtic dance.