What to Expect

• Five or Ten Dumpling Tastings with Optional T-Shirt
  • Celebration of Chicago's diverse cultural communities through music, dance, and dumplings! Sample dumplings from over a dozen neighborhood-based ethnic restaurants in and around Chicago to experience the diversity of Chicago. This one-of-a-kind event is appropriate for all ages and is located just off of the Logan Square Blue Line Station.
  • World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser held to support the work of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting, promoting, and advocating for over 40 centers of cultural heritage from around the Chicagoland area.

Festival Overview/Details

• The World Dumpling Fest is an annual event held in Chicago, celebrating the diverse and delicious world of dumplings.
• The festival features a wide array of dumplings from various cultures and cuisines, showcasing the culinary diversity of the city.
• Attendees have the opportunity to sample dumplings from different vendors, each offering their unique twists and flavors.
• In addition to dumplings, the festival often includes live entertainment, cultural performances, and other activities that reflect the global heritage of the dumpling.
• The event aims to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, bringing people together to appreciate and enjoy the culinary art of dumplings from around the world.

Good to Know

• Location:

  • Logan Square Park 3150 West Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647 United States

• Where is it located?

  • World Dumpling Fest will be located in Logan Square Park, on Milwaukee Avenue. [By Bus]: The nearest bus stop is Milwaukee & Logan Blvd. [CTA]: The park is a quick walk south from the Logan Square Station, a Blue Line stop.

• What dumplings will I find at the fest?

  • Alcapurria (Puerto Rican) | Bao (Chinese) | Doumbrey (Haitian) | Empanadas (Latin American) | Lumpia (Filipino) | Mandu (Korean) | Momo (Himalayan) | Pierogi (Polish/Russian/Ukrainian) |Sambusas (Ethiopian) |Samosas (South Asian) |Takoyaki (Japanese) |Tamales (Mexican) Menu subject to change.

• What cultural performances (dance and music) will be there?

  • Bomba Puerto Rican dance group | Center of Peruvian Arts | Chicago Balinese Gamelan | Crossing Borders Music | Filipino Tinikling dancers | Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts | Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago (KPAC) | Nejla Yatkin | Subject to change + additions

• Will you have World Dumpling Fest merchandise for sale?

  • Yes! "World Dumpling Fest" t-shirts will be available for sale.

• Will you have beverages for sale (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)?

  • Yes, visit the beer tent to purchase 16oz cans of three different types of beer: Pulaski Pils Chicago Pilsner | Son of Juice Hazy IPA | and Charlatan American Pale Ale Water will also be available for purchase

• Is this a family-friendly event?

  • Yes! This is a great event for all ages to discover different cultural traditions through food, music, and dance. We encourage attendees to bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a sunny spot on the grass in the park. There will also be limited seating in front of the stage.