Spice Up Your Summer At The Chinatown Summer Fair In Chicago
By Linze Rice|Published July 11, 2023
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that no one loves a hometown festival more than me. A charming fair in a quaint town is a wholesome and heartwarming experience that builds tradition and community (plus, there’s always great food). But in a city like Chicago where each of its dozens of neighborhoods is like a small town all in itself, the festival options are endless. And this particular summer festival in Chicago, Illinois is one you absolutely don’t want to miss.
The Chinatown Summer Fair is one of Chicago's most iconic summer festivals, with more than 40,000 attendees from across the Midwest flocking to the celebratory event each year.
The fair takes place on Wentworth Avenue between Cermak Avenue and 24th Place in the Chinatown neighborhood from 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 30.
The beauty of Far East and Asian cultures is on full display here, with tons of incredible local vendors selling unique gifts, homemade crafts, plants, and more.
Of course, a major star of the festival is the mouthwatering foods on hand, showcasing the very best, most authentic Asian cuisines available in Chicago.
A highlight of the fair is the lineup of jaw-dropping performers, who showcase a number of different breathtaking styles. See traditional Chinese, Indian, Hawaiian, Korean, and more dance up close like never before.
With street volleyball, a kids' area, and amazing local businesses to highlight, there is truly something for everyone here. With a festival like this, it's clear to see why Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood has been an integral part of the city for more than 110 years.
