September Festivals in Chicago

Music, Food and Fun at Chicago's Ethnic Fests Updated 2008

Aug 20, 2007

Terrific end of summer ethnic festivals in Chicago, include Viva! Latin American Fest, Chicago Jazz Fest, Celtic Fest and Oktoberfest! Schedule Updated for 2008.

Indian Summer is a beautiful time of year in Chicago. The long hot summer comes to a close as the air cools and frost starts to change the greenery to rich colored hues. Summer turns into fall. There are some terrific end of summer festivals in Chicago. The Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival and Celtic-Fest Chicago are held at Grant Park on the Lake Michigan lake front.

Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival.

Latin music from around the world. Latin music includes merengue, salsa, tropical, cumbias, ballads, ranchero and mariachi.. The two day festival features the beat of Late music and lively cultural traditions. The Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival is considered on of the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Music is a blend of Spanish, Caribbean, African and Indian. Admission Free.

Chicago Jazz Festival

30th annual jazz festival is the largest free festival in the world. Popular festival has been expanded to four days. Opening night performance is at Pritzker Pavillion at Millenium Park. The next three days are at Grant Park on the lake front. Performances on the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage Stage and the Jazz on Jackson Stage. The Grant Park festival will also offer an art fair and refreshments. Admission Free. Chicago Jazz Festival on Labor Day Weekend

Taste of Polonia

August 29 - September 1, 2008. Copernicus Foundation, 5216 West Lawrence, Chicago.

Festival highlights Polish culture, featuring polka bands and a pierogi eating contest. The indoor outdoor festival features live Polish and American music on three stages. Music, folk dancing , demonstrations, food, contests, arts, crafts and more offer plenty of entertainment. Labor Day Weekend. Admission Adults $6, Seniors $3, children under 12 free.

German American Fest

German Day festival celebrates German traditions withs food tents, beer, wine, live German music and the annual Von Steuben Parade is at 2 pm on Saturday. Produced by the United German-American Societies of Greater Chicago. Free Admission.

Celtic-Fest Chicago

Petrillo Music Shell. Celtic Fest celebrates Celtic music, dance, art, and cuisine. Celtic regions include Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Island of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Nova Scotia and the United States.

Musicians perform traditional tunes and more contemporary music with a Celtic influence. Stages include the Petrillo Music Shell, Celtic Crossroads Stages, next Generation Tent, Uilleann Pipe Tionol, Dance Stage, The Harp Tent, AT&T Celtic Voice Tent and the O'Canada Gathering Tent. Music, traditional storytelling and dancing takes place on ten stages. The Celtic Art Fair brings artisans from all over the world to sell their hand-made arts, crafts, knitwear and paintings. Free Admission.

Oktoberfest Chicago

Traditional German music and German food are featured at this German celebration. Admission $5.

Enjoy the end of summer festivals in Chicago, Illinois. City officials recommend public transportation to the lake front festivals, as they attract large crowds and the traffic can be heavy.

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