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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO SPECIAL EVENTS

The following events are official events of the City of West Chicago, that are coordinated by City staff. If you have a question about any of the City's events, please contact Special Events Coordinator Nicolette Stefan at specialevents@westchicago.org or (630) 293-2200 ext. 176.

Events 01

Blooming Fest

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago

The City of West Chicago welcomes you to come visit us for one of our favorite traditions - Blooming Fest! 

Blooming Fest is the official welcoming committee of spring, and is held annually in the downtown area of West Chicago on the third Saturday of May. Gardening enthusiasts, and everyone else, are welcome to come explore our history downtown area while viewing a variety of plants, artwork, and other goods from our event vendors.

Apart from our great vendors, the festival also features a large selection of food vendors, live music and activities the whole family can enjoy.

Save the date, and come visit our little city away from the big city to help say - hello spring!

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Events 02

Food Festival

Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago

Food Festival is exactly how it sounds - a finger-licking fun festival of food. This event is held annually each summer on the fourth Saturday of August during the evening hours, and is filled with live music, a sampling of beverages, fun activities for all ages - and, food. Lots of food!

The outdoor event features a variety of food and beverage trucks placed throughout the downtown area with a series of bands playing live music. Visitors are able to stroll through the downtown area while enjoying some music and enjoying the sights, the smells, and you guessed it - food!

If you come to visit West Chicago for this event, make sure you don't forget to bring your appetite!

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Events 03

Halloween Festivities

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago

Save the date for a spook-tacular afternoon full of fang-tastic fun for the whole family in downtown West Chicago! The event is held typically on the weekend before Halloween with every year being a little different, but residents can count on a fun downtown trick-or-treat experience along with other fun fall activities.

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Frosty Fest

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago

Join the community in the downtown area for the City's annual Frosty Fest event that is held annually on the first Saturday of December, and starts out with the Frosty Fest Procession and official West Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony. Visitors of the event can expect to enjoy activities such as horse-drawn trolley rides, and also get a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Live music is also a must during this winter wonderland event that has also had ice carvers, hot cocoa, popcorn, and more!

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Are you interested in helping out at an event, or would like to support event activities? Please sign up below or contact the City's Special Event Coordinator, Nicolette Stefan, at nstefan@westchicago.org.

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If you're interested in being an event sponsor for any of the City's events, please contact the City's Special Event Coordinator, Nicolette Stefan, at nstefan@westchicago.org.

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West Chicago, IL 60185

Phone: 630.293.2200
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