Summer is here and festival season is heating up.
From Geneva’s Swedish Days to Long Grove’s Irish Days, every weekend there is something to do — often several things.
Here’s a handy guide to area festivals in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. While we try our very best to be thorough, we may miss a few. If we miss your fest, email the details for wweber@tribpub.com and we can get it online.
Also, this year we say goodbye to a few longtime favorites — so long, LaGrange Park Summerfest and South Elgin World of Faeries Fest. So, it’s best to check your town’s website or social media to see what’s going on in your neck of the woods.
Check back for stories on Pride events, Juneteenth, county fairs, craft beer festivals and farmer’s markets. We ran this feature on art festivals earlier this month. Fests are in Illinois unless otherwise indicated.
May
Lake Country Food Truck Festival: 4-9 p.m. May 24 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $10 per vehicle admission. 847-680-7200; lcfairgrounds.com/foodtruckfestival.
Michigan City Food Truck Festival: May 25-26 at Fedders Alley, 150-200 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana. Free admission; parking $7. michigancityfoodtruckfestival.com.
Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Community Picnic: 9:30 a.m. May 27 at The Depot parking lot and Keystone Park West, 400 Keystone Ave., River Forest. Free. 708-366-6660; rfparks.com/memorial-day-celebration.
Cream of Wheaton: May 30-June 2 at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Free. 630-690-4880; wheatonparkdistrict.com/events.
Gilberts Community Days Festival: May 30-June 2 at Town Square Park, between Jackson Street and Rollyn L. Anderson Lane, Gilberts. Free. 847-428-2861; gilbertscommunitydays.com.
Corn Roast: May 31-June 1 at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point, Indiana. Free. 219-769-8180; facebook.com/crossroadschamber.
Hobart Lakefront Festival: May 30-June 2 at Festival Park at Lake George, 111 E. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana. Free. 21+. 219-942-2489; cityofhobart.org/204/Lakefront-Festival.
La Grange Carnival: May 31-June 2 at Harris Ave. between La Grange Road and Ashland Ave. $30-$35. 708-582-6510; lgba.com/lgcarnival.
Live in the Ville: May 31-June 1 at Kennedy Avenue at 173rd Street, Hessville, Indiana. Free. facebook.com/hc3hessville.
Presented annually by the Chicago Scots, the Scottish Festival and Highland Games are moving to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton June 14-15 this year. (Ashley Goodwin Studios)
June
Enchanted Heroes Festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1 at Brothers’ Field, 344 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $10 for adults; $35 for kids 2-10; VIP for $50. 847-805-8660; brothersfieldlonggrove.com.
Kid’s Fest: 12-4 p.m. June 1 at Centennial Park, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster, Indiana. Free admission; wristbands $20; parking $2-$5. 219-836-7275; facebook.com/MunsterParks.
A Day in our Village: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2 at Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Free. 708-358-5405; oak-park.us/our-community/special-events/day-our-village.
Dyer Summer Fest: June 6-9 at Central Park, 900 Central Park Blvd., Dyer, Indiana. Free. 219-865-2505; townofdyer.com/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Dyer-Summer-Fest.
Franklin Park Fest: June 6-9 at Tower Park, Calwagner Street at Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Free. 847-671-4800; villageoffranklinpark.com/events/railroaddaze.
Old Canal Days: June 6-9 at 303 W. 2nd St., Lockport. Free. 815-838-0549; oldcanaldays.com.
Block Party in the Park: 6-9 p.m. June 7 at Central Park Plaza, 70 Lafayette St., Valparaiso, Indiana. $75; 21+. 219-462-5144; valparaisoevents.com/event.
Bitter Jester Music Festival: June 7, 8, 14 and 15 at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park. Free. 847-926-1000; enjoyhighlandpark.com/events-festivals-index.
Duke’s Blues Festival: June 7-9 at Carpenter Park, 351 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville. Free. 224-699-9030; facebook.com/DukesBluesNbbq.
Singing Sands Festival: June 7-9 at Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana. Friday June 7; $5 June 8-9. 219-873-1400; emichigancity.com/1246/Singing-Sands-Festival.
Arts Festival and Wine Tasting: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 in the municipal parking lot on Whitney Street behind Village Hall, Grayslake. Arts festival free; $25-$30 for wine tasting. 847-223-6888; facebook.com at Grayslake Arts Festival and Wine Tasting.
B4 Summer Festival: 12-10:30 p.m. June 8 at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. $13-$18; VIP $45-$55. 815-675-9729; b4fest.com.
Historic Wagner Farm Livestock Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8 at 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. 847-657-1506; glenviewparks.org/events/2024/06.
St. Demetrios Summer Greekfest: June 8-9 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 7021 Hohman Ave., Hammond, Indiana. Free. 219-932-7347; facebook.com/stdemetrioshammond/.
Key West Fest at Blarney Island: June 13-16 at Blarney Island, 27760 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Free. 847-395-3804; blarneyisland.com.
Libertyville Days: June 13-16 in Downtown Libertyville, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Free. 847-918-8880; libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.
PrairieFest: June 13-16 at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, Oswego. Free. 630-554-1010; prairiefest.com.
Blues on the Fox, an annual celebration of blues music, returns June 14-15 to RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (Thomas J. King)
Blues on the Fox: June 14-15 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $15-$20. 630-896-6666; paramountaurora.com.
Daisy Days: June 14-15 in downtown Clarendon Hills, 1 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Free. 630-344-9289; clarendonhillschamber.com/daisy-days-2024.
Scottish Festival and Highland Games: June 14-15 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $20-$30; $45 for 2-day pass; 12 and under free. 708-447-5092; scottishfestivalchicago.org.
Summer Fest: June 14-15 at the 153rd Street Metra Station, 10401 W. 153rd St., Orland Park. Free. 708-349-2972; orlandparkchamber.org/summerfest.
Winnetka Music Festival: June 14-15 at 800 Elm St., Winnetka. $61.46-$80.85. facebook.com/Winnetkamusicfest.
Nostalgia Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15 at 2828 Sheridan Road, Zion. Free for spectators. 847-746-4000; facebook.com/nostalgiadays.
Antioch Wizard Weekend Day: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 15 at several locations in downtown Antioch. $15-$20. 847-395-2233; antiochchamber.org/pages/wizards-weekend.
Swedish Days: June 19-23 in downtown Geneva. Free. 630-232-6060; genevachamber.com/festivals-events/swedish-days.
Southside SummerFest: 4-10 p.m. June 20 at Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. $35-$40. marist.net/southside-summer-festival/.
Rotary GroveFest: June 20-23 at Main Street from the railroad tracks south to Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. $5. 630-929-7297; rotarygrovefest.com.
Gathering on the Green: 4-10 p.m. June 21 at the Tower Green, 914 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs. Free. westernspringsbusiness.com/events/gathering-on-the-green.
Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival: June 21-22 at Riverfront Park, 301 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville. $30; kids 14 and under free. 630-465-0623; solsticemusicfest.com.
The Taste of Highland Park: 5-10 p.m. June 21-22 at The Lot in Highland Park, 523 Central Ave. Free. 847-342-6000; enjoyhighlandpark.com/the-lot.
Strawberry Festival: June 21-23 in downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. 847-634-0888; longgrove.org/festivals/strawberry-fest.
Taste of Joliet: June 21-23 at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. $10-$20, kids under 11 free. 815-741-7275; tasteofjoliet.com.
Village of Island Lake — Lake Fest: June 21-23 at Water Tower Park, 429 W. State Road, Island Lake. Free. 847-526-8764; villageofislandlake.com.
Fiesta de Verano: 1-4 p.m. June 22 at Proksa Park, 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave., Berwyn. Free. 708-788-1701; berwynparks.org/special-events/fiesta-de-verano.
3v3 Summer Soccer Fest: all day June 22 at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. $250 per team. 847-724-5670; glenviewparks.org/events/2024/06.
Glenview Summer Fest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22 at Jackman Park and Lehigh Avenue, Glenview. Free with a door donation to Northfield Township Food Pantry. 847-724-0900; business.glenviewchamber.com/events/calendar.
Grayslake Authorfest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Free. facebook.com/GrayslakeAuthorFest.
Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23 at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Garden walk: $15-$20. ahgardenclub.com/gw-ub.
Evanston Garden Walk: 12-5 p.m. June 23 in Evanston. Maps to the locations will be provided. Admission: $20-$30. 847-448-8256; evanstonenvironment.org/gardenwalk.
Jazz and Wine Fest: 12-6 p.m. June 23 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. $25-$70. 630-668-5161; cantigny.org/event/jazz-and-wine-fest.
Inferno Fest: 4:30-9:30 p.m. June 26 at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Free. 847-432-6000; celebratehighwood.org/inferno-fest.
Homerfest: June 27-30 at Heritage Park, 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen. Free. 708-301-0632; homerfest.com.
Wauconda Fest: June 27-30 at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free. 847-526-3610; facebook.com/waucondafestrocks.
Valpo Blues and BBQ Festival: 5-9:30 p.m. June 28 at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St., Valparaiso. $40; 21 and over. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com/event/valpo-blues-bbq-festival.
Celebrate Fox Lake: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 29 at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Free. 224-225-1405; foxlake.org/391/Celebrate-Fox-Lake.
Lemont Food Truck Festival: 12-7 p.m. June 29 at The Forge Lemont Quarries, 1001 Main St., Lemont. $5-$15. 630-326-3301; facebook.com/theforgelemont.
Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks: 3-10 p.m. June 29 at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free. 847-223-7529; glpd.com/event/taste-of-grayslake.
Hickory Hills Street Fair: June 29-30 at 9100-9500 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills. Free. 708-598-4800; facebook.com/HickoryHillsStreetFair.
The Taste of Park Ridge will be held July 18-20 at Uptown Park Ridge. (Caroline Kubzansky / Pioneer Press)
July
Beecher 4th of July Festival: July 3-6 at Firemen’s Park, 675 Penfield St. Free. 708-946-2261; facebook.com, search for Beecher 4th of July Festival.
Morton Grove Days: July 3-6 at Morton Grove Harrer Park/Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Free. 847-663-3018; mortongrovedays.org.
Frontier Days: July 3-7 at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Free. 847-577-8572; frontierdays.org.
Cedar Lake Summerfest: July 4-7 in downtown Cedar Lake, 138th Place and Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake, Indiana. Free; $10 parking. 219-776-6197; cedarlakesummerfest.com.
Mundelein Community Days: July 4-7 at Courtland Commons Park, 444 E. Courtland St., Mundelein. Free. 847-949-3223; mundelein.org/201/events.
4th of July Celebration: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4 at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Free; $5 for a BYOB wristband. 847-438-5146; lakezurich.org/464/4th-of-July-Celebration.
Taste of Oak Brook: 4-10 p.m. July 4 at the Village Sports Core Fields, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Free admission; parking $20-$50. 630-368-5000; oak-brook.org/375/Taste-of-Oak-Brook.
Northwest Fourth Fest: July 5-6 at 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Free. 847-882-9100; facebook.com/HoffmanEstatesIL/events.
Beachfest: 3-11 p.m. July 6 at the outdoor amphitheater, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Free. 847-201-9032; rlbciviccenter.com/beachfest.html.
Island in the City Festival: July 11-14 at the Norridge Park District, 4631 N. Overhill Ave., Norridge. Free. 708-457-1244; norridgepk.com/islandinthecity.
Palos Hills Friendship Festival: July 11-14 at Moraine Valley Community College, 107th Street and 88th Avenue, Palos Hills. 708-430-4500; facebook.com, search Friendship Fest — City of Palos Hills.
Scoop Waukegan: July 12-13 at Genesee and Water streets in Waukegan. Free. 847-599-2500; scoopwaukegan.com.
Windmill City Fest: July 12-14 in downtown Batavia at the Riverwalk. Free. 630-879-5235; windmillcityfest.org.
Frankfort Bluegrass Festival: July 13-14 at Breidert Green, Kansas and Oak streets, Frankfort. Free. 815-469-6321; frankfortbluegrassfest.com.
Early Childhood Expo & Kite Fest: 10 a.m.-noon July 13 at Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Free. 847-685-4400; prparks.org/Events/List/early-childhood-expo-kite-fest-3.
Festival of the Lakes: July 17-21 at Wolf Lake Park, 2924 S. Calumet Ave., Hammond, Indiana. Free; parking $17.50-$35. 219-853-6378; festivalofthelakes.com.
Annual Classic Car Show: 5:30-8 p.m. July 18 at Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St., Morton Grove. 847-965-1200; mortongroveparks.com/events/annual-classic-car-show.
Taste of Park Ridge: July 18-20 at Uptown Park Ridge, Summit Avenue between Touhy and Prospect avenues, Park Ridge. Free. tasteofparkridge.com.
Highwood Days and Taco Fest: July 18-21 at Highwood Metra Station, 317 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Free. 847-432-6000; celebratehighwood.org/taco-fest-and-highwood-days.
Vernon Hills Days: July 18-21 at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills. Free. 847-367-3700; vhdays.com.
Alpine Fest: July 19-21 at Lion Fred Blau Park, 81 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Free. 847-796-0501; lzlions.com.
The Big Greek Food Festival of Niles: July 19-21 at Holy Taxiarhai and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. Free. 847-647-8880; saintharalambosgoc.org/calendar.
A Midsummer Night’s Feast: July 20 at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St, Brookfield. Ticket info TBA. 708-688-8000; brookfieldzoo.org/AMidsummerNightsFeast.
Yorkville River Fest: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 20 at Bicentennial Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. Free. 630-553-4357; yorkville.il.us/579/Yorkville-River-Fest.
Valparaiso Wine Festival: 5-8 p.m. July 20 at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St., Valparaiso, Indiana. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com/event/valparaiso-wine-festival.
Tinley Park Block Party: July 20-21 at Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. Free. 708-444-5678; tinleypark.org/government/departments/marketing_department/special_events.php.
Lincolnwood Fest: July 25-28 at Proesel Park, 7055 N. Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood. Free. 847-673-1540; lincolnwoodil.org/427/Lincolnwood-Fest-2024.
Sugar Grove Corn Boil: July 25-28 at Volunteer Park, 31 S. Main St., Sugar Grove. Free. sugargrovecornboil.org.
Schererville Corn Roast: 4:30 p.m. July 26 at Peter G. Redar Park, 217 Gregory St., Schererville, Indiana. Admission TBA. 219-322-5412; facebook.com/TheScherervilleChamber.
Festival of Magic: July 26-28 at Aftermath Cidery and Winery, 15 N. Washington St., Valparaiso, Indiana, and Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway Calumet Road, Chesterton, Indiana. $12. 219-771-9463; facebook.com/festivalofmagic.
The Pieorgi Festival is a celebration of Polish heritage and culture in Whiting, Indiana. This year’s fest is July 26-28. The parade includes a colorful cast of characters, including Mr. Pierogi, the Buscia Brigade and the Pieroguettes. (Pierogi Fest)
Pierogi Fest: July 26-28 at 1417 119th St., Whiting, Indiana. Free. 219-659-0292; pierogifest.net.
Great Lakes Grand Prix: July 30-Aug. 4 at Washington Park Beach, 115 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana. Free general admission; $25-$60 for VIP. 219-872-5055; greatlakesgrandprix.com.
Northbrook Days: July 31-Aug. 4 at West Metra commuter lot of the Northbrook train station, 1401 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Free. northbrookdays.com.
August
North Aurora Days: Aug. 2-3 at North Aurora Riverfront Park, at East State and North Grant streets, North Aurora. Free. 630-897-8228; northauroradays.org.
The second annual Bier Rock Fest is an all-ages event held this year Aug. 2-3 at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove; featuring a day of bands, family games and food and drink specials. (Buffalo Creek Brewing)
Bier Rock Fest: Aug. 2-3 at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. Free. 847-821-6140; buffalocreekbrewing.com.
Festa Italiana: Aug. 2-4 at Villa Cesare Banquets and Events, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, Indiana. Free. 219-322-3011; villacesare.com/festaitaliana.
Fusic Fest: Aug. 2-4 at Jeorse Park Beach, 3501 Aldis St., East Chicago, Indiana. Free; $20 parking. 219-391-8482; eastchicago.com/398/Special-Events.
North Chicago Community Days: Aug. 2-4 at 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. Free. 847-596-8600; northchicago.org/communitydays.
Taste of Orland Park: Aug. 2-4 at Centennial Park West, 15609 Park Station Blvd., Orland Park. Free. 708-403-6100; facebook.com/VillageofOrlandPark/events.
Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest: 5-10 p.m. Aug. 3 at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St., Valparaiso, Indiana. $25. 219-996-0213; facebook.com/valpocornroast.
Hazelnut Festival and Parade: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Public Safety Building, 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest. Free. 708-335-9600; facebook.com ; search Village of Hazel Crest.
The Leprechaun Hunt: 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at 6617 N. 300 E., La Porte, Indiana. $40-$60; children 13 and under free. 219-778-2585; sharefoundation.org/events/leprechaun-hunt.
Hampshire Coon Creek County Days: Aug. 8-11 at Veteran’s Park, State Street and Allen Road, Hampshire. Free. hcccd.com.
Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival: Aug. 9-11 at Griffith Central Park, 600 N. Broad St., Griffith, Indiana. Free. 219-924-7500; griffith.in.gov/specialevents/page/broad-street-blues-and-bbq-festival.
Beach Park Fest: Aug. 10 at Founders Park, 10385 W. Beach Road, Beach Park. Free. 847-746-1770; villageofbeachpark.com/discover-bp/beach-park-fest.
Heritage Fest and Blues, Bands and Brews: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Free. 847-577-3000; ahpd.org/events.
La Grange Country Jam: 2-8 p.m. Aug. 10 at Gordon Park, Ogden Ave. and Tilden Ave., La Grange. Free. 708-352-1762; pdlg.org/new-events.
Touch of Dutch Festival: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 10 at Spencer Park, 112 Carnation St. SE, De Motte, Indiana. Free. 219-987-5800; facebook.com/DemotteChamber/events.
Heritage Fest and Blues, Bands and Brews: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Free. 847-577-3000; ahpd.org/events.
Lynwood Fest: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Southland Center, 10 Southland Drive, Lynwood. Free. 708-758-6101; lynwoodil.us/_T31_R344.php.
Veggie Fest: Aug. 10-11 at Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle. Free. 630-955-1200; veggiefestchicago.org.
Gurnee Days: Aug. 10-11 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free. 847-623-7788; gurneedays.com.
Garlic Fest: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Free. 847-668-1213; celebratehighwood.org/garlic-fest.
End of Summer Family Luau: 4-7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Lloyd Beach, 799 Sheridan Road, Winnetka. $20. 847-501-2040; winpark.org/end-of-summer-family-luau-2.
Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival: Aug. 16-18 at 800 Church St., Evanston. Free. 847-926-4300; amdurproductions.com/event/evanston-art-and-big-fork.
Grayslake Summer Days: Aug. 16-17 at Whitney Street Festival Site, 35 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. Free. 847-223-6888; grayslakechamber.com and search the calendar.
Montgomery Fest: Aug. 16-18 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River St., Montgomery. Free. 630-896-8080; ci.montgomery.il.us/186/Montgomery-Fest.
Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts and Music Festival: 11 a.m.-4:51 p.m. Aug. 17 at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Free. 847-360-4740; waukeganparks.org/dandelion.
Cultural Celebration Day: 12-8:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry St., Lansing. $5. 708-895-7204; foxpointe.org/event/cultural.celebration.
Kielbasa Fest: 2-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kosciuszko Park, 151st Street and Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana. Free. 219-391-8206; eastchicago.com/398/Special-Events.
Bloody Mary Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18 at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Free. 847-668-1213; celebratehighwood.org/bloody-mary-fest.
Elote Festival: Aug. 23-25 at Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. 847-546-2002; facebook.com/RLBCC.
Skokie’s Backlot Bash: Aug. 23-25 at Oakton St. between Lincoln and Laramie, Skokie. Free. 847-674-1500. backlotbash.com.
Food Truck Rally: 4-9 p.m. Aug. 24 at The Depot Parking Lot and Keystone Park West, River Forest. Free. 708-366-6660; rfparks.com/food-truck-rally.
Taste of Armenia Festival: all day Aug. 25 at St. James Armenian Church, 816 Clark St., Evanston. 847-864-6263; cityofevanston.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25013/250?curm=8&cu.
Buffalo Grove Days: Aug. 29-Sept. 2 at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Free. 847-459-2500; bgdays.com.
Griffith Rock ‘N’ Rail Music and Street Festival: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at 111 N. Broad St., Griffith, Indiana. Free. 219-924-7500; griffith.in.gov.
Yorkville Hometown Days: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road. Admission: up to $2. 630-553-4357; yorkville.il.us/459/Hometown-Days-Festival.
Nashwood: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Green Bay Road and Highwood Avenue, Highwood. Free. 847-668-1213; celebratehighwood.org/nashwood.
Last Fling: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at Main Street and Jackson Avenue along the Riverwalk, Naperville. Free. 630-961-4143; lastfling.org.
Frankfort Fall Festival: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at Breidert Green, Kansas and Oak streets, Frankfort. Free. 815-469-3356; frankfortchamber.com/2024-frankfort-fall-festival.
Irish Days: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at Long Grove Fountain Square, 228 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Free. 847-634-0888; longgrove.org/festival/irish-days.
Annie Alleman and Myrna Petlicki are freelance reporters.
