Taste of Fall | Chicagoland’s Best Fall Food Festivals
Chicagoland is world-renowned for its food, drinks, and festivities, and what better way to usher in the changing of the seasons than preparing to sample some of the best cuisine, drinks, and live entertainment that our city and suburbs have to offer? With a myriad of food and drink festivals to choose from between now and the end of autumn, from gourmet gatherings to local Oktoberfests, you’ll never be short on good food and good fun. Scroll on for our full list of Chicagoland’s best fall food festivals.
Chicago Fall Food Truck Festival
North Cicero Ave, Chicago
October 7 — 8
10AM – 6PM
gourmet food trucks · fall cocktails · outdoor games
Lincoln Park Uncorked
Lincoln Ave from Diversey to Webster, Chicago
September 21
6PM – 9PM
pop-up wine tastings · local restaurant samplings
Taste of Evanston
225 Greenwood St, Evanston
September 17
2:30PM — 4PM
local cuisine · local spirits · supports charity
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
Lincoln Ave between Lawrence and Sunnyside, Chicago
September 30 — October 1
9AM — 6PM
apple-inspired dishes · vendors · family fun
Downers Grove Oktoberfest
Burlington Ave between Main St & Forest Ave, Downers Grove
September 15 — 16
10AM — 5 PM
traditional german food + spirits · live entertainment · kids zone
Winnetka Fall Fest
600 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka
September 23
4PM — 7PM
food trucks · spirits · children’s activities · music
Long Grove Apple Fest
145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
September 22 | 12PM — 11PM
September 23 | 10AM — 11PM
September 24 | 10AM — 6PM
apple specialties · local artisans · music
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
120 E Park Ave, Elmhurst
September 16
1PM — 6PM
local craft beer · live music · tacos
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights
September 14 – 24
5PM — 10PM
german food + beers · vendors · entertainment
Chicago Gourmet Festival
Various Locations, Chicago
September 21 — 24
chicago gourmet food · specialty cocktails · music
Lake Forest Food Truck Festival
400 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
September 16
5PM — 6PM
local food · drinks · live music
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
1023 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago
October 6 | 5PM — 10PM
October 7 | 11AM — 10PM
October 8 | 11PM — 7PM
wine tasting · sommeliers · live music