Chicago Food Events to Check Out in August

Summer festival season isn’t over yet. August brings a packed calendar of food events celebrating everything from pierogi and sweet corn to Champagne, fried chicken, and Bloody Marys. Before you go, be sure to check event websites for the latest details on tickets, hours, and weather.

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Jarvis Square Pierogi Fiesta

Saturday, August 8 | Jarvis Square, 1500 Block of Jarvis Avenue
Pierogi Fiesta brings together the beloved stuffed dumplings, margaritas, live music, and neighborhood shopping in Rogers Park.

Veggie Fest

Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 | Danada South Park, Lisle
This food and wellness festival in Lisle celebrates vegetarian and vegan food and includes an international food court, cooking demonstrations, and expert talks. 

Garlic Fest

Wednesday, August 12 | Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood
Garlic Fest in Highwood returns for its 15th year for “a stinking good time,” showcasing dishes that highlight the taste and smells of garlic.

Sangria Festival

Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 | 2701 W. Division St. 
This popular festival returns to Humboldt Park and is all about the art of sangria, pairing the beverage with Latin-inspired food, music, and dancing. 

Wine and Art Walk

Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 | The Morton Arboretum, Lisle 
The Morton Arboretum hosts this event that encourages folks to sip on wine while perusing nature-themed art from Midwestern artists.

Bloody Mary Fest

Sunday, August 16 | Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood
More than a dozen vendors will put their own spin on the traditional Bloody Mary cocktail at this event in Highwood.

Lakeview Taco Fest

Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23 | 3500 N. Southport Ave. 
This celebration of tacos returns to Lakeview’s Southport Corridor for the 13th year. Try out a variety of tacos with beer pairings, music, entertainment, and more.

Oak Park Microbrew Review

Saturday, August 22 | Downtown Oak Park
This Oak Park beer celebration features beers, ciders, and seltzers from 50 different breweries around Chicagoland and claims to be the largest zero-waste craft beer festival in the Midwest.

West Chicago Food Festival

Saturday, August 22 | Downtown West Chicago
The city of West Chicago hosts this festival highlighting the food and beverages of the area.

Zoo Uncorked

Saturday, August 22 | Brookfield Zoo 
Explore the Brookfield Zoo while tasting wines and cocktails at this 21+ event.

Chicago Romanian Food & Folk Festival

Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 | 5825 N. Mozart St.
This festival showcases Romanian food and culture in the city’s West Ridge neighborhood.

Cluck ’N Bubble

Sunday, August 23 | The Alston, 750 N. State St.
The Banchet Awards hosts the inaugural Cluck ’N Bubble, which pairs fried chicken with Champagne as top Chicago chefs compete for the title, with guests tasting and voting for their favorite.

Corn Fest

Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30 | Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St., DeKalb
What began as a corn boil in the 1950s in DeKalb is now a large music, food, and carnival event complete with a beer garden.

Taste of Greektown

Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30 | Halsted and Van Buren streets
Celebrate Hellenic culture and cuisine at this Greek-centric festival in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood.