MAIN Summer Fun Guide Street Fairs & Festivals Chicago

Hit the streets in Chicago throughout the summer and discover that there's something for everybody — food, music, shopping galore, and fun.

With food fests ranging from neighborhood eats to high-end culinary delights - and music performances from local bands to top headliners - Chicago is truly America's crossroads of culture and excitement.

True to form, almost every week between June and September, Chicago fairs and festivals range from local neighborhood get-togethers to citywide extravaganzas.

Here's only a taste of what you'll find plus more Chicago street fairs and festival information just up ahead:

(dates subject to change)

Chicago Mayfest : May 20 - 22, 2011
Metronome Festival : early June, 2011
Chicago Summerfest : early June, 2011
Andersonville Midsommarfest : June 11-12, 2011
Taste of Randolph Street : June 17 - 19, 2011
Taste of Chicago : June 24 - July 4, 2011
The Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party : second weekend in July, 2011
Rock Around the Block : July 9-10, 2011
Lollapalooza : August 5-7, 2011
Northalsted Market Days : August 12-14, 2011
Retro on Roscoe : August 6-7, 2011
Wrigleyville Summerfest : August 13-14, 2011
Chicago Air & Water Show : August 20-21, 2011
Oktoberfest Chicago : September 23-25, 2011

More about Chicago street fairs and festivals around the Web:

Chicago Festival Guide 2011 - The complete schedule for upcoming street fairs and festivals around town and throughout the summer with dates, locations, contact details and photos.

Chicago Calendar of Events 2011 - The list of street extravaganzas produced by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, with related travel tips & advice at the official site of Chicago tourism.

Chicago Reader - If it has anything to do with art, music, culture, food and related fairs and festivals, you'll find it here.

Centerstage Chicago - Reports on major happenings and upcoming events throughout the year with travel and tourism guides, bar and restaurant reviews.

Yelp Chicago - Star-rated reviews from Chicago natives along with editor picks for Chicago street fairs and festivals throughout the year.

also see -> Chicago Travel Guide | Chicago Marathon | Taste of Chicago

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