# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for our 5th annual MAI FEST!!!  With over 100 artisan vendors, live music, and delicious food, this year's festival promises to be better than ever!  This is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend and kick off festival season in Chicagoland.  Be sure to follow this event page where we will post more details as they become available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blue-island/mai-fest-2026-5th-annual-arts-and-crafts-street-festival/200029646862036
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 588

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blue Island
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Olde Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, United States
- **lat**: 41.64993
- **long**: -87.68094
- **full address**: Olde Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/13bf3aecdddd3d22854da1899efdfc183b1b4eb1cbfe0e5085b0d4ed78001611-rimg-w1200-h402-dc0271bb-gmir?v=1775273220

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL being held?
  - **A:** MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Olde Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL?
  - **A:** MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL is organized by Blue Island Arts Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MAI FEST 2026: 5TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FESTIVAL is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blue Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 580+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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