Join us for a weekend of food & Culture
SEPTEMBER 19 – 20, 2026
WRIGHTWOOD PARK
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings! The Chicago Cultural Alliance is excited to host our fourth World Dumpling Fest at a brand-new venue.
This all-ages event features food, music, and local small businesses sharing their cultural identities through their respective crafts. World Dumpling Fest features diverse cultural “dumplings” from 15+ neighborhood-based restaurants in and around Chicago.
Apply as Dumpling Vendor
World Dumpling Fest features diverse cultural “dumplings” from +10 neighborhood-based restaurants in and around Chicago.
Apply as Merchant Vendor
This year’s festival will include an expanded “vendor market” where festivalgoers will be able to shop for jewelry, clothing, artwork, and other items that align with the cultural mission of the festival
Apply as Handicraft Vendor
Make your Handmade Creations come to life at World Dumpling Fest! Please Note: All items must be made entirely by hand or with the use of simple tools
About Us
World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser held to support the work of the Chicago Cultural Alliance with the mission of supporting, promoting and advocating for over 50 centers of cultural heritage from around the Chicagoland area. We hope that you will take the time to learn more about the centers we represent, visit their centers, volunteer for them, and otherwise support their work!
50 members – 1 alliance
The Chicago Cultural Alliance’s mission is to connect, promote, and support centers of cultural heritage for a more inclusive Chicago.
We are an active consortium of 50 cultural museums, societys, and institutions that span 40 neighborhoods and 11 suburbs in the Chicago area and represent over 30 different cultures.
Our vision is a city where all communities have a voice, and cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration are an integral part of Chicago’s civic fabric.
Festival Times
Festival Address
Wrightwood Park, 2534 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Contact Email
Phone
312-846-6814