# 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
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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**: Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Join the Oak Forest Veterans Commission for a night of fun as we celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Chicago Gaelic Park.  A dazzling fireworks display will cap off the night at 9:30 p.m. Live performances from Joe Cantafio and Fr
  - **Venue**: 15440 Central Avenue, 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**: Howl at the Moon
  - **Description**: The world famous dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon are taking the show to Chicago Gaelic Park! Join us for a night of high-energy fun as they play all of your favorites.

Friday, June 12th at 7:30pm on the patio! Doors open at 7:00pm. 

All are welcome a
  - **Venue**: Chicago Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Bash
  - **Description**: Gemini Season ♊️ is almost here… and there’s no better way to celebrate than with us at The Memorial Day BashAbout this EventGemini Season ♊️ is almost here… and there’s no better way to celebrate than with us at The Memo
  - **Venue**: The Linger Martini Bar
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- **Event Name**: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
  - **Description**: Come celebrate Memorial weekend with all of us!
Make sure to bring your dancing shoes!!!
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park
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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**: Memorial Day Ceremony
  - **Description**: Please join the Owen W. Winter, Jr. VFW Post 4241 and the City of Oak Forest for a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall. Local organizations and businesses will present wreaths to honor our veterans
  - **Venue**: 15440 Central Avenue, 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**: What Festivals events are happening in Oak Forest this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** The Chicago Feis (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Chicago Gaelic Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Oak Forest in May 2026?
  - **A:** 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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