Chicago Heritage Festivals
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If you are aware of a Chicago heritage festival that has not been included on this page, please send the festival's information via DM using Twitter (@InspiredChicago).
Visit the following pages to find more festivals:
March
Sor Juana Festival, March 8–April 16, 2019 • Some events are free. Please visit the festival website for more information.
April
Sor Juana Festival, March 8–April 16, 2019 • Some events are free. Please visit the festival website for more information.
May
Mole de Mayo Festival, May 24–26, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation for individuals and $10 for families.
Maifest Chicago, May 30–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
Lincoln Park Greek Fest, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Any donation is accepted.
Taste of Mexico, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
June
Maifest Chicago, May 30–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
Lincoln Park Greek Fest, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Any donation is accepted.
Taste of Mexico, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
Andersonville Midsommarfest, June 7–9, 2019 • You will be asked for a $10 donation at the gates. Seniors and kids under 12 receive free admission.
Oakley Ave. Festa Pasta Vino, June 14–16, 2019 • Admission is free!
Gold Coast Greek Fest, June 21–23, 2019 • Admission is free!
July
International Festival of Life, July 4–7, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children under 12 receive free admission, if accompanied by an adult.
Irish American Heritage Festival, July 12–14, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children 12 and under are free.
Bastille Day, July 13, 2019 • Admission is free!
Colombian Fest, July 19–21, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Tacos y Tamales Festival, July 19–21, 2019 • Admission is a $5 suggested donation. Tequila Tasting requires tickets (visit festival website for details).
Chinatown Summer Fair, July 21, 2019 • Admission is free!
Fiesta del Sol, July 25–28, 2019 • Admission is free!
Peruvian Festival, July 27, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children under 12 receive free admission.
Bantu Fest, July 27–28, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
August
Festival Cubano, August 9–11, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children 12 and under receive free admission.
Ginza Holiday Festival, August 9–11, 2019 • Admission is a $5 benefit donation for individuals. Children under 12 receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.
Uketoberfest, August 10–11, 2019 • Admission is a $5 donation.
Chicago's Little Italy Festa–Taylor Street, August 15–18, 2019 • Admission is free!
Taste of Greektown, August 23–25, 2019 • Admission is free!
Ukrainian Days Festival, August 24–25, 2019 • A $5 donation will be requested for admission.
Fiesta Boricua, August 31–September 2, 2018* • Admission is free!
African Festival of the Arts, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children under age 5 receive free admission.
Taste of Polonia Festival, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission: $5 before 3 p.m., $10 after 3 p.m., Kids 12 and younger receive free admission.
September
Fiesta Boricua, August 31–September 2, 2018* • Admission is free!
African Festival of the Arts, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details). Children under age 5 receive free admission.
Taste of Polonia Festival, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission: $5 before 3 p.m., $10 after 3 p.m., Kids 12 and younger receive free admission.
Chicago German-American Oktoberfest, September 6–8, 2019 • Admission is free!
Festival de la Villita (aka Fiestas Patrias), September 6–8, 2019 • Admission is free!
Ukrainian Village Fest, September 7–8, 2019 • Admission is $5.
Chicago Turkish Festival, September 13–15, 2018* • Admission is free!
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, September 28–30, 2018* • Admission is $5 before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. Active military personnel and veterans with a military ID receive free admission!
Inherit Chicago, September 29–November 1, 2019 • Many of the events are free! Visit the website for a list of all events and pricing.
October
Inherit Chicago, September 29–November 1, 2019 • Many of the events are free! Visit the website for a list of all events and pricing.
November
Inherit Chicago, September 29–November 1, 2019 • Many of the events are free! Visit the website for a list of all events and pricing.
*Festivals that have not been updated with information for 2019 will be updated when festival organizers announce the information for 2019.