2024シカゴ・サマー”トップ50”フェスティバル！ Top 50 summer festivals in Chicago

Hyde Park Summer Fest 2023 (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre)

シカゴの街の魅力が爆発する夏。冬がどんなに長く寒くとも、ミシガン湖がバリバリに凍りつこうとも、この夏があるから乗り越えられるのをシカゴアンは知っている。そう、シカゴには夏がある。シカゴには無数のフェスティバルがある。この夏シカゴで訪れるべき、フェスティバル、トップ50を紹介しよう。もう夏が待ちきれない！

1. Hyde Park Summer Fest – Music, food, and community art in Hyde Park.

2. African Festival of the Arts – African-inspired arts and culture in Washington Park.

3. Chicago Blues Festival – Celebrating blues music in Millennium Park.

4. Taste of Chicago – Chicago’s diverse culinary scene showcased in Grant Park.

5. Lollapalooza – Iconic music festival in Grant Park featuring various genres.

6. Chicago Jazz Festival – A celebration of jazz in Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center.

7. Windy City Smokeout – BBQ, country music, and beer by the Chicago River.

8. Chicago Air and Water Show – Aerial stunts and water demonstrations at North Avenue Beach.

9. Chicago SummerDance – Evening dance events in Grant Park’s Spirit of Music Garden.

10. Andersonville Midsommarfest – Music, dance, and food in Andersonville.

11. Pitchfork Music Festival – Indie music festival in Union Park.

12. Chicago Pride Fest and Parade – LGBTQ+ celebration in Boystown.

13. Fiesta del Sol – Latino festival in Pilsen with music, food, and carnival rides.

14. Chicago Margarita Festival – Margarita tasting at Navy Pier.

15. Printers Row Lit Fest – Literary festival in Printers Row.

16. Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic – African American parade and picnic in Washington Park.

17. Chicago Oktoberfest – German heritage celebration in Lincoln Square.

18. Northalsted Market Days – Street fair in Boystown with music and food.

19. Chicago Gourmet – Fine dining and cooking demos in Millennium Park.

20. Lincoln Park Wine Fest – Wine tasting in Jonquil Park.

21. Ravenswood ArtWalk – Art and community event in Ravenswood.

22. Chicago Food Truck Festival – Variety of food trucks in South Loop.

23. Square Roots Festival – Music and craft beer in Lincoln Square.

24. Gold Coast Art Fair – Art showcase in Grant Park.

25. West Fest Chicago – Street festival in West Town with music and food.

26. Logan Square Arts Festival – Art, music, and food in Logan Square.

27. Roscoe Village Burger Fest – Celebrating burgers in Roscoe Village.

28. Wicker Park Fest – Music and arts festival in Wicker Park.

29. Chicago Craft Beer Festival – Craft beer tasting in Lincoln Park.

30. Southport Art Festival – Art and entertainment in Lakeview.

31. Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival – Community festival in Jefferson Park.

32. Lakeview Taco Fest – Taco-themed festival in Lakeview.

33. Renegade Craft Fair – Independent craft fair in Wicker Park.

34. Wells Street Art Festival – Art-centric festival in Old Town.

35. River North Design District Gallery Walk – Art and design showcase in River North.

36. Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – Art festival in Lakeview East.

37. Edgewater Arts Festival – Art, music, and food in Edgewater.

38. North Center Ribfest – Rib tasting and music in North Center.

39. Old Town Art Fair – Juried art fair in Old Town.

40. Chicago House Music Festival – House music event in Millennium Park.

41. Greek Fest – Greek culture and food in Greektown.

42. Chinatown Summer Fair – Asian culture, music, and food in Chinatown.

43. Taste of Greektown – Greek food and music in Greektown.

44. Taste of Polonia – Polish food and music at the Copernicus Center.

45. Chicago Fringe Festival – Performing arts in Jefferson Park.

46. South Side Irish Parade – Irish culture celebration in Beverly.

47. Chicago Caribbean Carnivale – Caribbean culture and music festival.

48. Do Division Street Fest – Music and vendors in Wicker Park.

49. Mayfest – Traditional German festival in Lincoln Square.

50. Irish American Heritage Festival – Irish culture and music at the Irish American Heritage Center.