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.
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Below are the next 9 upcoming Expo events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
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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
NATIONAL BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nov 8, 2019 - Nov 9, 2019
350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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CHICAGO HOME SHOW - OAK LAWN
Jan 25, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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TINLEY PARK GOLF EXPO
Feb 7, 2020 - Feb 9, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-990-3779
There will be plenty of great deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, golf courses and resorts, and more. Attendees can demo the newest equipment from major manufacturers in the Demo Area. In the dedicated Lessons Area, attendees can receive free one-on-one golf instruction from PGA professionals. A Closest to the Pin golf simulator contest, as well as Longest Drive and Long Putt contests, will offer attendees opportunities to win wonderful prizes with proceeds benefiting the First Tee.
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-990-3779
There will be plenty of great deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, golf courses and resorts, and more. Attendees can demo the newest equipment from major manufacturers in the Demo Area. In the dedicated Lessons Area, attendees can receive free one-on-one golf instruction from PGA professionals. A Closest to the Pin golf simulator contest, as well as Longest Drive and Long Putt contests, will offer attendees opportunities to win wonderful prizes with proceeds benefiting the First Tee.
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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
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DISCOVER TINLEY EXPO
Mar 28, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual expo showcases the community's businesses, non-profit organizations and government services. This event features entertainment, food samples and giveaways at many of the booths.
10AM-3PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual expo showcases the community's businesses, non-profit organizations and government services. This event features entertainment, food samples and giveaways at many of the booths.
10AM-3PM
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CHICAGO HOME SHOW - ORLAND PARK
Apr 4, 2020 - Apr 5, 2020
Orland Park Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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Orland Park Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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DECORATED APPAREL EXPO
Apr 23, 2020 - Apr 25, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
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CHICAGO PET SHOW - OAK LAWN
Apr 25, 2020
Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Pet Shows, for their 9th year in events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Meet up with local rescues and help animals gain their voice. Find out about fostering those in need. While you're there sit for educational talks, awesome demos and shows - with star acts like Magic Mike Didomenico and Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures. Then before you leave check out fantastic pet related vendors for clothes, treats, toys, and health orientated services. Cost is $7 per adults ages 18-64; Kids free with parent; Seniors 65+ free with id.
10AM-5PM
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Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Pet Shows, for their 9th year in events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Meet up with local rescues and help animals gain their voice. Find out about fostering those in need. While you're there sit for educational talks, awesome demos and shows - with star acts like Magic Mike Didomenico and Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures. Then before you leave check out fantastic pet related vendors for clothes, treats, toys, and health orientated services. Cost is $7 per adults ages 18-64; Kids free with parent; Seniors 65+ free with id.
10AM-5PM
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LADY - A WOMEN'S EXPO
May 2, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
Join 100+ vendors for our annual women's expo with two stages of entertainment, interactive activities and more to come!
9AM-1PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
Join 100+ vendors for our annual women's expo with two stages of entertainment, interactive activities and more to come!
9AM-1PM
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