28 Cultures Represented at 2025 Skokie Festival Of Cultures

SKOKIE, IL — Thousands are expected to attend the annual Skokie Festival of Cultures this year to experience the many cultures, languages and traditions that make up the Skokie community.

The unique cultural journey will feature 52 different acts from 28 cultures, as well as food from around the globe. The event kicks off on May 17 for visitors after they receive their free "Passport to the World," which will detail all the festival has to offer.

“Not only will visitors to the festival experience a huge cultural pavilion,” said festival chairperson Aryn Fletcher, “Attendees will also enjoy two days of ethnic folk music and dance, a wide range of food and merchandise vendors."

The opening ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. and the Sunday, May 18 finale will take place at 5:45 p.m. To view the full entertainment schedule, visit the festival of cultures webpage.