Summertime Chi Food Fests to Drool Over

Friends, Summertime Chi is full of good eats and treats — especially at food fests. Here are the ones we’re geeking over.

Taste of Chicago

The first neighborhood pop-up is on Saturday at Humboldt Park. Pullman Park and Marquette Park will have one-day events ahead of the downtown fest in the fall. (The Taste got bumped since Grant Park was booked.)

Jerk, Seafood, & Vegan Fest

The Washington Park fest will be combined with the African Caribbean International Festival of Life July 1–4.

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Vote for the best burger from participating eateries July 7–9.

Tacos y Tamales

Smash tamales from across the world and homemade tortillas in Pilsen. Visit the beer garden full of Modelo products July 21–23.

Windy City Smokeout

Come for the country stars and stay for the cuisine: The BBQ is next level. See for yourself outside the United Center July 13–16.

Chinatown Summer Fair

In its third year, Chinatown restaurants will serve up traditional and modern food at the cultural fest July 29–30.

Ginza Holiday Festival

Foodies rejoice! The Japanese cultural fest in Old Town will be back with a teriyaki cookout, udon noodles, and corn on the cob Aug. 11–13.

Little Italy Festa

How many meatballs can you eat? Cannolis? Enter contests Aug. 17–20.

Taste of Polonia

Put away pierogies and paczkis in Jefferson Park Sept. 1–4.

+ Top it off with a frozen dessert from an iconic Chicago spot 🤤