Originally published in 2022 on Facebook Bulletin.
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There’s nothing like summertime in Chicago. From festivals to outdoor cultural events, there’s always a chance to meet new faces and enjoy good food. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming festivals that you can add to your calendar this summer.
2022 Chicago Southsider Festival Guide
Midway Plaisance – 59th Street & Ellis Ave
Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th, 2022
Chicago Vegandale Festival 2022
Saturday, June 11th, 2022
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT
Grant Park, Butler Field 100 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60603
Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
12-8pm
Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park
Located at 4433 S. St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
Cost: Free
Chicago Food Truck Summer Festival
Summer Music Pop Up Series
June 25th & 26th, 2022
11am – 7pm
South Loop – 1700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, 60616
Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival 2022
Saturday, July 2, 2022
8am – 10pm
Jackson Park 63rd Street at Hayes Drive, Chicago, IL, 60637
30th Anniversary Chosen Few Picnic in July 2022!
The 29th African/Caribbean Intl Festival of Life!
July 2nd – 4th, 2022
2pm -10pm Daily
Washington Park – 55th & Cottage Grove
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – Sunday, July 10, 2022
Click here for more information.
July 15th – July 17th, 2022
Pilsen – 16th & Peoria
July 23rd and July 24th, 2022, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Midway Plaisance, Chicago (in Hyde Park, by the University of Chicago)
1130 Midway Plaissance (Near 60th & Ellis)
August 13, 2022
Bronzeville
August 20, 2022
10am – 9pm
Midway Plaisance, 915 E. 60th Street
What festivals are you attending this summer? Did we miss a festival? Comment below and let us know!
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