Chicago Events

Annual Events

Address: Navy Pier • 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 Category: Fair / Festival - Environmental / Green Dates: May 16 - May 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Chicago Green Festival features some 350 local and national green businesses which exhibit and sell eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable goods and services. There’s a children’s zone, workshops, yoga classes, live music and organic beer, wine and food. But the speakers draw standing-room-only crowds; the...

Address: Lakeview, from Belmont to School St • N Halsted at N Clark, Chicago, IL 60614 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: May 30 - May 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A city well-known for its music – whether it be soulful blues, soothing jazz, or pumping house music – Chi-town is also no stranger to festivals. Get a real representation of both specialties at the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival. Taking place within a pocket of the Lakeview neighborhood, the festival capitalizes on...

Address: Printers Row • Dearborn St at Polk St, Chicago, IL 60601 Category: Literary Event - Literary Event Dates: June 6 - June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The energy of Printers Row's history comes to life annually for the Book Fair, this year on its 23rd year. Also known as the Midwest's largest outdoor literary event (it's free, too!), The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair is THE place to find nearly 200 book vendors, a grand display of authors with plenty of...

Address: Grant Park • 331 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: June 12 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The soulful Windy City puts on annual Blues Festival with as big of names as ever including, yes, B.B. King. Along with King: James Cotton, Buckwheat Zydeco and Koko Taylor will belt their blues amongst many of local favorites. Grab a drink and spill your guts to those around you; that's what has kept this festival...

Address: Wells St and North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 13 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Chicago's Old Town neighborhood celebrates art, music, and local flavor. Listen to the jazz and even a Beatles tribute while you peruse the oil paintings, ceramics and jewelry. Talk to the artists and put your bid on a favorite by entering the silent auction. Old Town's charming one-of-a-kind shops are sure to...

Address: Little Italy • 2400 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608-4902 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 18 - June 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

"Chicago, Chicago, that tottlin' town..." - Frank and company would surely support this Italian favorite. Those planning to attend one of the Midwest's oldest Italian Festivals should prepare to feast on this city's most delectable Italian eats and vino. And although food comes first, working it out to live music and...

Address: Grant Park, and other locations throughout town (see website), Chicago, IL Category: Fair / Festival - Dance Dates: June 23 - June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Even if you don't know how to salsa dance, this festival won't fail to get you moving! Many of the world's top performers come to Chicago for this event, and their moves are sure to inspire you to sign up for classes. Local bars and clubs collaborate with the festival schedule for performances and salsa dancing until...

Address: Historic Downtown Long Grove • 307 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: June 26 - June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Perhaps best known for its magical Christmas village, the historic community of Long Grove actually counts as its most popular annual event the Strawberry Festival. Drawing in nearly 50,000 visitors, this three-day event is as sweet as the berry. Expect every type of strawberry treat you could ever imagine, and then...

Address: Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60603 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: June 26 - July 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Usually preceding the Fourth of July, this event showcases nearly 100 area restaurateurs, who offer their fare in a Chicago-style food expo. Admission is free, but tickets are sold for food and beverages. Entertainment is also offered. Enjoy the food and listen to the music!

Address: Boystown • N Halsted, between Addison & Grace, Chicago, IL 60614 Category: Fair / Festival - GLBT Dates: June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Chicago's "Boystown" neighborhood comes alive with color, music, dancing and of course, pride. Expect the unexpected - costumes of all sorts, music of all genres, rainbows everywhere and even major political figures in attendance. Although the parade "officially" begins at 11am, the party figures to last no less than...