Join the fun at World Dumpling Fest! It returns to Chicago, a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity through food, music, and community fun! Hosted by the Chicago Cultural Alliance, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 21, at Logan Square Park (3150 W Logan Blvd, Chicago) from noon to 9 PM.

This family-friendly event offers nine hours of captivating cultural performances, handmade crafts by local artisans, and—of course—an array of delicious dumplings! Savor culinary delights from over ten local vendors showcasing dumplings from Latin America, Poland, China, India, Japan, and beyond.

Don’t miss the cultural activation booths, where you can learn about Chicago’s treasured cultural heritage centers, including the American Indian Center, APIDA Arts, Crossing Borders Music, Friends of the Gamelan, Haitian American Museum of Chicago, National Cambodian Heritage Museum, The Peace School, Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, South Asia Institute, T.G. Masaryk Czech School, and the Ukrainian National Museum.

Families will enjoy engaging activities at the Kohl Children’s Museum Family Zone! Let your imagination run wild at the Imagination Playground, unleash your artistic flair with Dumpling Pop Art, and dance along to the music with your very own handmade Movement Wands!

“We’re thrilled to return to Logan Square Park for a second year,” said Michael Scott, Programs & Membership Manager. “Thanks to last year’s enthusiasm, we’ve expanded into a larger area of the park. This growth reflects our community’s passion for supporting cultural arts and diversity in Chicago. The Chicago Cultural Alliance is proud to partner with and advocate for these remarkable heritage centers. World Dumpling Fest amplifies their vital work and embodies CCA’s mission to strengthen our community through cross-cultural collaboration.”

Featured Food Vendors Include:

• Cafe Tola
• Polombia
• Shawarma Point
• Tandoor Char House
• Home Bakery
• Kurtos R Us
• Lee Concessions
• Tank Kitchen
• Mochinut Donuts

Main Stage Entertainment: Experience performances from a diverse lineup, including:

• Center of Peruvian Arts
• Crossing Borders Music & National Cambodian Heritage Museum
• “Ki” (APIDA Arts)
• Latin Music Project (Puerto Rican Arts Alliance)
• Friends of the Gamelan
• Irish American Heritage Center
• Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
• Los Pleneros de Don Segundo (Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center)
• Margaret Burroughs Collective (South Side Community Art Center)
• Do the Needful (South Asia Institute)

World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser benefiting the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and promoting over 40 cultural heritage centers throughout the Chicagoland area.

A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated.

Get your food & beverage tickets here: World Dumpling Fest Tickets

For more information, visit: Chicago Cultural Alliance - World Dumpling Fest 2024

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