International Festival of Life (Ifol)

July 1 - 4, 2023

Washington Park
Chicago, IL 60637

Status: Updated 3/10/2023

The 30th Anniversary of the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL), is Chicago's biggest cultural celebration, of music, food, arts, crafts, games, and more. The 30th IFOL takes place July 4th week, from Saturday‑Tuesday, July 1st to 4th, 2023. It's a festival of music, foods, arts, crafts, games, and more, with the objective of "Bringing Nations Together Through Music and Culture". 89*

Admission: $15 - $100
Days/Hours Open: All Days 12pm‑10pm
Address: 5500 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60637
Entertainment: 2 stages - International, National, Regional, Local. Music: AL AM BL CH CR TC EL ET FU GP JZ LN RP RB RG RK RT SP Variety WL ??
Other Activities: rides dominoes and other games
Attendance: 20,000
# Food Booths: 20
# of Exhibitors: 200
Juried: no
Prize Money: na
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 05/15/2023
Music: 05/01/2023
Food: 05/01/2023
Promoter: Martins' International Foundation ^
Show Dir.: Ephraim Martin
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Are children free to attend International Festival of Life (Ifol)? Yes, free to kids under 12 years old.
Is International Festival of Life (Ifol) handicap accessible? Yes
Is International Festival of Life (Ifol) rain or shine? Yes