The Great American Lobster Fest: Live lobsters are flown in from the East Coast for the Midwests largest seafood festival, held at Navy Pier. : Kick off summer at the Lincoln Park festival, with live music, drinks, and vendors. Tomorrow Never Knows: This multi-venue festival showcases the best of the citys local indie scene with music and comedians. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests will not be required to attend the festival. Hyde Park Summer Fest: Enjoy local beers, food, music, and more at this popular neighborhood festival featuring major headlining acts. There's more to come, Chicago - get ready for a weekend you don't want to miss.". Presented on 14 stages across Hyde Park, this remarkable two-day free festival showcases collaboration between academic, cultural and community institutions, and local businesses to present . This year, International House will host The Alexander/McLean Project . This organization is rooted in LGBTQ+liberation and provides affirming healthcare, and mobilizes for social justice. Rolling out spoke with one of the events organizers, Dave Jeff of Phli, and asked him why this event is important for the city. Washington Park - 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave 6200 S. Drexel Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 United States + Google Map Start date Friday, September 1st @ 10:00 am End date Monday, September 4th @ 10:00 pm Cost $30 Recurring dates Event dates. Not on the level of the majors, but with terrific performers and all the elements needed to make it worth visiting. It's a one-day-only Carnivale in Hyde Park. 2023 Chicago Summer Festival Guide | Chicago News | WTTW Hyde Park Jazz. (Near North Side) | Map, May 28-Aug. 31: Rockin in the Park (Rosemont) | Map, May 31-Aug. 30: Summer Night Markets (Near North Side) | Map, May 31-Sept. 2: Summer Fireworks (Near North Side) | Map, June 1-Aug. 31: Thursday Night Out (Oak Park) | Map, June 1-Sept. 1: Skyline Sessions (Near North Side) | Map, June 2-25: Bitter Jester Music Festival (Highland Park) | Map, June 6-Sept. 10: Ravinia Festival (Highland Park) | Map, June 7-28: Pier Dance Lessons (Near North Side) | Map, June 7-Aug. 30: Highwood Evening Gourmet Market | Map, June 10-Sept. 2: Wave Wall Moves (Near North Side) | Map, June 14-Aug. 19: Grant Park Music Festival (Loop) | Map, June 21-Aug. 23: Concerts in the Plaza (Libertyville) | Map, June 22-Aug. 21: Millennium Park Summer Music Series | Map, July 15-Sept. 10: Chicago SummerDance | Various locations, July 5-Aug. 9: Northcenter Summer Concert Series | Map, May Jump to June | July | August | September, (Courtesy of Kelsie McNair / Renegade Craft Fair), May 5-7: 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Chicago Pride Fest (Courtesy of Rick Majewski / Northalsted), June 1-4: Maifest Chicago (Lincoln Square) | Map, June 2-4: Do Division Street Fest (Wicker Park) | Map, June 3: Chicago Gospel Music Experience (Loop) | Map, June 3: Jonquil Park Family Festival | Map, June 3-4: Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival | Map, June 3-4: 57th Street Art Fair (Hyde Park) | Map, June 8-11: Chicago Blues Festival (Loop) | Map, June 8-11: Fiestas Patronales Puertorriquenas (Humboldt Park) | Map, June 8-11: Kick off to Summer Grads & Grease Carnival | Map, June 8-11: Old Canal Days Craft and Art Fair (Lockport) | Map, June 9-11: Andersonville Midsommarfest | Map, June 9-11: Lincoln Square Greek Fest | Map, June 10: Chicago Vegandale Festival (Loop) | Map, June 10-11: Chi-Soul Fest (Near North Side) | Map, June 10-11: Wells Street Art Festival (Old Town) | Map, June 11: Vintage Market (Highland Park) | Map, June 11: Bloody Mary Fest (Highwood) | Map, June 12-15: Festival on the Square (Bridgeport) | Map, June 16-17: Blues on the Fox (Aurora) | Map, June 16-17: The Scottish Festival & Highland Games (Itasca) | Map, June 16-17: Winnetka Music Festival | Map, June 16-17: Naper Nights (Naperville) | Map, June 16-18: Taste of Randolph Street (West Town) | Map, June 17-18: Artists of the Wall Festival (Rogers Park) | Map, June 17-18: Chicago Pride Fest (Lakeview) | Map, June 18-19: Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park (Loop) | Map, June 21: Make Music Chicago | Various locations, June 22-25: Rotary GroveFest (Downers Grove) | Map, June 23-24: Pride in the Park (Loop) | Map, June 23-24: Chicago House Music Experience (Loop) | Map, June 23-25: Pride North Chicago (Rogers Park) | Map, June 23-25: Strawberry Festival (Long Grove) | Map, June 23-25: Summer Smash (Douglas Park) | Map, June 23-25: Logan Square Arts Festival | Map, June 24: Dragon Boat Race for Literacy (Chinatown) | Map, June 24: Navy Pier Pride (Near North Side) | Map, June 24-25: Chicago Michelada Festival (Pilsen) | Map, June 24-25: 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County Fair (Wheaton) | Map, July 29: Homegrown Arts & Music Festival (Lisle) | Map, July 29-30: Vintage Days (Long Grove) | Map, July 29-30: Art at the Glen (Glenview) | Map, August Jump to: May | June | July | September, Chicago Air and Water Show (Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events), Aug. 4-6: Jeff Fest (Jefferson Park) | Map, Aug. 4-6: Chicago Brewing District's Dancing in the Streets (West Town) | Map, Aug. 4-6: Festa Italiana (Naperville) | Map, Aug. 5: Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest | Map, Aug. 5-6: World of Faeries Festival (South Elgin) | Map, Aug. 10-20: Illinois State Fair (Springfield) | Map, Aug. 11-13: Retro on Roscoe (Roscoe Village) | Map, Aug. 12: Bud Billiken Parade (Bronzeville) | Map, Aug. 12-13: Lincolnshire Art Festival | Map, Aug. 12-13: Northalsted Market Days (Lakeview) | Map, Aug. 12-13: My House Music Festival (Pilsen) | Map, Aug. 12-13: Thirsty Ears Festival (Ravenswood) | Map, Aug. 17: Clark After Dark (Near North Side) | 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