ILLINOIS: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - OCTOBER - November/December Check previous year if event is not yet updated to current year 2023 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2023
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
(see also: 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016)
September 27-Oct 1, 2023
74th Annual Grundy County Corn Festival
Morris, Illinois
September 28-Oct 1, 2023
Annual Barry Apple Festival
Barry, Illinois
Sept 30-Oct 1, 2023
Annual Apple Fest
Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Illinois
September 30-October 1, 2023 Tinley Park Home Show - Tinley Park, Illinois
October 6-7, 2023 - 44th Annual Harvest Daze - Watseka, Illinois
Iroqouis County Historical Society Old Courthouse Museum. Food, entertainment, craft sales, car show, antique tractors show. October 6-8, 2023 - Lincoln Park Wine Festival - Chicago, Illinois
Fall’s cool breezes will celebrate the glorious grape when, for the sixth year, the annual wine happening that is Lincoln Park Wine Fest transforms tranquil Jonquil Park into an open-air market featuring wine and food pavilions. The highlight is ticketed wine tastings where scores of varietals will be showcased. October 6-8, 2023 Halal Ribfest - Chicago, Illinois
Halal Ribfest delivers an authentic “Halal” experience. We showcase the best ribs, BBQ, and street food from local vendors. We combine food, shopping, games and other festivities to create an engaging and memorable experience! October 6-8, 2023 13th Annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Highwood, Illinois
Events include a parade, music, 5k race and fun run, costume and carving competitions, and food vendors. The Autism Society of Illinois and the City of Highwood are proud to announce the 5th Annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival. With the goal of bringing communities together, the Festival will help carve out hope, possibilities and options for the 52,000 individuals impacted by Autism in Illinois. October 7-8, 2023 Annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest - Taylorville, Illinois
The annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest on the Taylorville square promises 2 days of great food and entertainment. The event, which is a fund-raiser for the Chamber, includes 2 days of International Chilli Society sanctioned judging, entertainment on both the south main stage, and for the 2nd year on the north stage. Chilli and Pepsi products will again be sold by the Chamber in the tent on the southeast side of the Courthouse lawn. Many other food, arts and crafts vendors will also offer their wares all around the square. New this year is a “Kidzone” tent on the southwest side of the square with kid-friendly events both days. (also: http://www.chillifest.info/ )
October 14-15, 2023 - The Nourished Festival - Graylake, Illinois
In-Person and Online online gluten-free & specialty-diet festival! October 14-15, 2023 Schaumburg Home Show - Schaumburg, Illinois
Free Admission & Free Parking! The Largest Home Show in Chicagoland! October 17-18, 2023 USA Trade Tasting - Chicago, Illinois
USATT is an annual wine, beer and spirits trade show, organized by Beverage Trade Network for suppliers all around the globe to connect buyers of the USA. It is a perfect international platform for suppliers or exhibitors who are looking to grow their distribution in the USA. Each year, this spirits and wine industry trade show records 100+ exhibitors and 1500+ buyers attending, connecting, learning and growing their business. EXHIBITORS: Brands that are looking to expand distribution in the US market are USATT exhibitors. You can be a US winery, brewery or distillery looking for state distributors, you can be an importer looking for state distributors, you can be a brand looking to meet retailers and press or you can be an overseas brand looking for a potential distributor. VISITORS: Sommeliers, Bartenders, Retailers, Importers, Distributors and Press of USA. October 23-25, 2023 - FPSA Process Expo 2023 - Chicago, Illinois
Food Processing Suppliers Association. The Global Food Equipment and Technology Show. Now co-locating with the nation's premier dairy event - International Dairy Show This is the industry's only single-destination food equipment expo featuring end-to-end food processing and packaging machinery and services across all food sectors. Attendance: 12,000. October 25-29, 2023 62nd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
Sycamore, Illinois
The Courthouse lawn is the center of activities, including thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, there are also art and craft shows, a house walk, a pie eating contest, a carnival, a fun fair, a race and other events. October 28, 2023 Halloween Festival & Parade - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
A Spooktacular Event where an average of 2,500 happy children with their parents participate in the parade, go Trick-or-Treating at participating local businesses, enjoy festival entertainment & crafts. October 28-29, 2023 Lake County Home Show - Grayslake, Illinois
Lake County Fairgrounds. Free Admission & Free Parking!
2020 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2020
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
events waiting for new datesOctober 18, 2020 James Beard Foundation's Taste America
Chicago, Illinois - A VIRTUAL DINING EVENT FOR 2020.
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America national epicurean tour, featuring one-night-only collaborative dinners. Enjoy a unique, one-night only menu created by a Taste America All-Star joined by an elite team of notable local chefs. These exclusive dining events are perfect for the food enthusiast, as well as offering ideal entertaining opportunities for executives, clients, media, and VIPs. See website for ticket prices and details for each city. October 18-23, 2020 Lincoln Square Ravenswood Restaurant Week
Chicago, Illinois
Attention Food Lovers! Plan to dine your way through the Lincoln Square Ravenswood neighborhood during Restaurant Week! More than 20 participating restaurants will offer special promotions, limited-time prix-fixe menus, drink specials or free appetizers, making it easy for diners to try new foods and sample many unique cuisines. October 23, 2020 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Chicago, Illinois
No Kid Hungry's culinary events highlight the nation's finest talent in the food and drink industry, all united under one cause: ending childhood hunger. Each year these events raise the critical funds needed to support No Kid Hungry's work to ensure that all children in America get the healthy food they need, every day. 2019 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2019
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
events waiting for new datesOctober 3-27, 2019
THE GLOW: A Jack O' Lantern Experience
Chicago, Illinois
The city of brotherly love will be GLOWING this fall, right in the heart of historic West Fairmount Park. Jack monitors the trail traffic carefully so he only allows a certain amount of guests to enter at one time. There are a limited number of tickets for each slot and advanced tickets are required. Click on the calendar below to select your preferred day and time. Come GLOW with us! October 6, 2019
20th Annual Friends of the Grape Wine Festival
Lincoln Square, Chicago, Illinois
The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to check out many different kinds of wine than at St. Matthias' Friends of the Grape! Friends of the Grape is celebrating their 20th year of grape stomping, wine tasting and fun for all. Make sure to bring your appetites and dancing shoes as St. Matthias hosts this “mini-taste” of Lincoln Square. Those attending will be treated to appetizers, delights and wine pairings from 25 local restaurants as well as other “friends of the grape”. You will have an opportunity to sample and taste more than 30 different “lots” of wines. The festival will also feature a beer garden with live entertainment. October 20, 2019 - Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll - Chicago, Illnois
What could be better than sipping on delicious craft beer and strolling down Lincoln Avenue on a crisp October afternoon? Shopping and dining along the way! This ticketed event includes beer samples from local breweries paired with complimentary bites at popular shops along Lincoln Ave. This event features two routes with over 20 local businesses and restaurants participating and over 30 different types of craft beer to try on each route. Each beer taster will receive a specially printed beer tasting glass and map guide listing each beer & business location. Ticket Prices: Early bird pricing: $30, In-advance: $35, Day-of-event: $45.
2018 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2018
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
events waiting for new datesOctober 23-24, 2018 - International Wine & Fine Food Expo
Chicago, Illinois
The International Wine & Fine Food Expo is the top industry event in the Midwest, connecting manufacturers with premier food and wine proprietors from throughout the US. October 27-28, 2018 - CoffeeCon Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
CoffeeCon is the world’s first all-consumer coffee festival that features tasting the best coffees, hands-on trying the best brewing gear and onsite classes to improve your prowess as an at-home barista. October 28, 2018 - Andersonville Sweet-Ish Stroll
Andersonville, Chicago, Illinois
Dessert Crawl returns as the Andersonville Sweetish Stroll on Sunday, October 28, 2018! Get to know the sweeter side of Andersonville at 20 different locations.
2017 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2017
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
events waiting for new datesOctober 6-8, 2017 - Maize: The Heartland's Corn - Chicago, Illinois
Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance. Corn Symposium.
2016 ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 2016
Local Food and Wine Festivals, Fairs and Shows
events still waiting for new datesOctober 15-16, 2016 - Morton Punkin Chuckin Contest - Morton, Illinois
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