See work from over 80 international artists in a variety of mediums; the festival will feature ceramic, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, and sculpture artworks. In addition to seeing and purchasing art at the Lincolnshire Art Festival, you will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with the artists present. This two-day festival is free and open to the public. Free on-site parking will be available.
Considering the city's rich blues culture, the annual, world-famous Chicago Blues Festival is an event you don't want to miss. This admission-free, 3-day fest is a celebration the past, present, and future of blues music with performances from popular and upcoming blues musicians. Hosted by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, it is the largest music festival in Chicago and the largest blues festival in the world.
The weekend before Chicago's big Pride Parade, the city puts on an annual 3-day festival. Each year, Pride Fest is huge. This celebration of equality, love, and the LGBTQ+ community will feature live music performances across 3 stages, drag shows, over 100 arts/merchant vendors, a pet parade, DJs, dancing, and more. Exact dates and details will be relased by organizers soon.
For three whole weekends, Summerfest takes over Milwaukee with 12 stages and an eclectic mix of artists and musicians from Khalid to Guns n’ Roses.
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Chicago is a center of Blues music and BBQ, and that has bled over into one of its suburbs. In Griffith, Indiana, spend time at this three-day festival with the Chicago Blues, BBQ, and craft brews.
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Take a trip to Historic Downtown Long Grove for this sweet annual event. Strawberry Fest is a tradition that's been around for decades, and it's returning to its pre-pandemic scale. There will be live music, activities, and of course, lots of local restaurants and chefs serving strawberry-inspired cuisine. Admission is $5 and free before 2 pm on Friday and for kids 6 and under.
Experience one of America's top food truck festivals by eating with gathered mobile chefs at the Chicago Food Truck Festival. Being that Chicago is commonly referred to as the food and drink capital of the world, you're bound to have an unforgettable culinary experience. General admission is free. VIP tickets are available for purchase online; they include free drinks and 1 hr early admission.
Head down to the Navy Pier for a free celebration of love. There will be fun activities and live performances throughout the day and night, including dancing and storytelling, along with live music performances in the beer garden.
