Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
46th Chicago Chinatown Summer Fair 2026
Chinatown Summer Fair runs July 25–26, 2026 on Wentworth Avenue with lion dance procession, food vendors, and stage performances.
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The 46th Chicago Chinatown Summer Fair takes over Wentworth Avenue July 25–26, 2026 from Cermak to 24th Place. Expect the lion dance procession, food vendors, and stage performances that make this the Midwest's flagship Chinatown street weekend.
If you are already in Uptown for Argyle Night Market on Thursday, treat Summer Fair as the South Side weekend follow-up.
When: July 25–26, 2026
Where: Wentworth Ave (Cermak to 24th Place), Chicago, IL
Confirm hours on the Chinatown Chamber Foundation listing.
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