Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 26 upcoming Agricultural events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
Wheelchair Accessibled Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
ARGUS BREWING & CHUCK'S BEER PAIRING DINNER
Jan 31, 2020
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
6501 West 79th Street, Burbank, IL
708-229-8700
Five-course dinner with five beer pairings from Argus Brewing. $35 + taxes and fees.
7-9PM
Visit Website $ ag
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
6501 West 79th Street, Burbank, IL
708-229-8700
Five-course dinner with five beer pairings from Argus Brewing. $35 + taxes and fees.
7-9PM
Visit Website $ ag
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Feb 8, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
ALSIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO & CRAFT FAIR
Feb 22, 2020
Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
Visit Website ag d e
CHOCOLATE FEST
Feb 22, 2020
H-F Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join in Homewood’s most delicious event. Sample and purchase decadent chocolate treats from chocolatiers. Join in fun with the annual Bake-Off.
11AM-2PM
Visit Website ag
H-F Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join in Homewood’s most delicious event. Sample and purchase decadent chocolate treats from chocolatiers. Join in fun with the annual Bake-Off.
11AM-2PM
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HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Feb 29, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Mar 14, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Mar 28, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
APRIL FOOD DAY
Apr 1, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-248-7910
April Food Day is an event to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing your local community together to participate in a local food drive.
8AM-3PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-248-7910
April Food Day is an event to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing your local community together to participate in a local food drive.
8AM-3PM
ag
TINLEY PARK BREW & VINE FEST
Apr 4, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-5700
It is the only indoor beer, wine, and food festival of its kind in the Chicagoland area! Last year we had live entertainment and hosted over 70 vendors serving close to 200 different craft beers, wines and food.
5-10PM
Visit Website $ ag c
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-5700
It is the only indoor beer, wine, and food festival of its kind in the Chicagoland area! Last year we had live entertainment and hosted over 70 vendors serving close to 200 different craft beers, wines and food.
5-10PM
Visit Website $ ag c
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Apr 11, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
EASTER BRUNCH
Apr 12, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
ORLAND WOMEN'S NETWORK, OWN LUNCHEON
Apr 23, 2020
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Orland Women Networking (OWN) brings all women together of every community and business to support women’s successes achieved and projected. The OWN Committee works to empower professional women through dynamic speakers, inspiring events and networking opportunities. OWN mission statement: Growing, Empowering, Uplifting $45 before 4/15; $55 after
10AM-1:30PM
Visit Website $ ag c w
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Orland Women Networking (OWN) brings all women together of every community and business to support women’s successes achieved and projected. The OWN Committee works to empower professional women through dynamic speakers, inspiring events and networking opportunities. OWN mission statement: Growing, Empowering, Uplifting $45 before 4/15; $55 after
10AM-1:30PM
Visit Website $ ag c w
HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Apr 25, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Apr 26, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
May 3, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
May 10, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Jun 7, 2020 - Jun 28, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Jul 5, 2020 - Jul 26, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
BEECHER LION'S CLUB SUMMER FEST
Aug 1, 2020
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafts, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
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Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafts, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
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COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Aug 2, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
WILL COUNTY FAIR
Aug 26, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-258-9359
Our local fair includes livestock judging as well as arts and crafts judging. Free family entertainment tent. Carnival, food, grandstand entertainment and commercial exhibits and a beer tent.
7AM-12AM
Visit Website $ ag d f o
Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-258-9359
Our local fair includes livestock judging as well as arts and crafts judging. Free family entertainment tent. Carnival, food, grandstand entertainment and commercial exhibits and a beer tent.
7AM-12AM
Visit Website $ ag d f o
FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 5, 2020 - Sep 7, 2020
Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
Visit Website ag d f h o p
Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
Visit Website ag d f h o p
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Sep 6, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
DUTCH FESTIVAL
Sep 26, 2020
Elim Christian Services
13020 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL
708-293-6509
The 25th Annual Elim Dutch Fest has something fun for everyone: food, entertainment, games, and shopping! Dutch Festival is Elim’s largest fundraiser of the year with all proceeds directly impacting hundreds of children and adults with disabilities around the world.
8AM-4PM
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Elim Christian Services
13020 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL
708-293-6509
The 25th Annual Elim Dutch Fest has something fun for everyone: food, entertainment, games, and shopping! Dutch Festival is Elim’s largest fundraiser of the year with all proceeds directly impacting hundreds of children and adults with disabilities around the world.
8AM-4PM
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ARTS & DRAFTS 2020
Sep 26, 2020
Orland Crossing
14225 95th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-349-2972
What do you get when you pair art and craft beer with food and entertainment? An Orland Park masterpiece that is Arts and Drafts 2020! The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Orland Park Crossing and the Village of Orland Park, is pleased to announce the return of Arts and Drafts being held on Saturday, September 26, 11 AM – 9 PM. Enjoy a festival atmosphere showcasing artists, unique hand-crafted merchandise, craft beer samples, local food vendors and live entertainment, Saturday concert 7:00 pm Wedding Banned. $25 for tastings. Free to attend.
11AM-9PM
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Orland Crossing
14225 95th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-349-2972
What do you get when you pair art and craft beer with food and entertainment? An Orland Park masterpiece that is Arts and Drafts 2020! The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Orland Park Crossing and the Village of Orland Park, is pleased to announce the return of Arts and Drafts being held on Saturday, September 26, 11 AM – 9 PM. Enjoy a festival atmosphere showcasing artists, unique hand-crafted merchandise, craft beer samples, local food vendors and live entertainment, Saturday concert 7:00 pm Wedding Banned. $25 for tastings. Free to attend.
11AM-9PM
Visit Website ag c d o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Oct 4, 2020 - Oct 25, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
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