# Festivals in Oak Forest | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Oak Forest. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Oak Forest

- **Event Name**: Irish Fest 2026
  - **Description**: We are very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years. 

Fest Hours
Friday, August 21:  4:00 - 11:00pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/irish-fest-2026/200029788435650
  - **Venue**: 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, workshops, music
- **Event Name**: The Chicago Feis
  - **Description**: May 23 - 24, 2026

The Chicago Feis returns! We are so glad to host the feis again this year.

“Feis”  (pronounced phonetically “fesh” in English) is an Irish word meaning “festival” and has come to describe a traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/the-chicago-feis/200029784182516
  - **Venue**: Chicago Gaelic Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests, memorial-day, art

## Trending Events in Oak Forest

- **Event Name**: Irish Fest 2026
  - **Description**: We are very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years. 

Fest Hours
Friday, August 21:  4:00 - 11:00pm
  - **Venue**: 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Freebyrd Returns to Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Freebyrd is thrilled to return to the Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration.

 We couldn’t be more excited to bring the energy and rock out with all your favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd classics.

 Come early and make a night of it—there wil
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois
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- **Event Name**: JOE CANTAFIO Returns To GAELIC PARK, Oak Forest, IL ~ Saturday, June 27th ~ 6:00 PM
  - **Description**: Joe Cantafio will return to Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL for the Oak Forest Veterans Commission 4th of July Celebration.

A huge Fireworks Show at dusk!

Joe has "wowed" the Southside audience for past 2-years and we're bringing him back this year.

Joe
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Party - YGA
  - **Description**: The Young Gaelic Association is having a Kentucky Derby Party! Join us for an open bar, appetizer bar, and live music. Wear your Derby best as we will be giving out prizes for the Best Dressed. All are welcome. You do not have to be a member to join in on
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Stephen Smyth Band
  - **Description**: The Stephen Smyth Band is one of Ireland's most enduring and dynamic live acts, celebrated for their high-energy performances, outstanding musicianship, and genuine connection to the Irish showband and country tradition.

Led by Stephen Smyth, a veteran p
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording
  - **Description**: Carsie Barnes IV & Favored Friday CHI Choir Live Recording. More details coming soon!About this EventFavored Friday Chi — 7 Year Anniversary Live RecordingSeven years. One sound. One room.Favored Friday
  - **Venue**: Valley Kingdom Ministries International
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- **Event Name**: The Chicago Feis
  - **Description**: May 23 - 24, 2026

The Chicago Feis returns! We are so glad to host the feis again this year.

“Feis”  (pronounced phonetically “fesh” in English) is an Irish word meaning “festival” and has come to describe a traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival.
  - **Venue**: Chicago Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Arbor Day Celebration
  - **Description**: In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Oak Forest is teaming up with Openlands and South Suburban College to plant trees on the school’s campus at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue and along Frontage Road on Friday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

“This is a
  - **Venue**: South Suburban College
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- **Event Name**: Helping Aunt Kitty - Gaelic Park Players
  - **Description**: The Gaelic Park Players are thrilled to announce the world premier of "Helping Aunt Kitty", written by Diarmaid Blehein, Directed by Melanie Jones, Assisted Directed by Ted Holste at Chicago Gaelic Park opening on Friday, April 17- Sunday, April 19th &amp
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Irish Fest 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm at 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452), The Chicago Feis (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Chicago Gaelic Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Oak Forest on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Oak Forest include 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452, Chicago Gaelic Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Oak Forest include Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest, Chicago Gaelic Park.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Oak Forest.

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