The event, held at Skokie’s 19-acre Oakton Park, has grown over nearly three decades from 14 cultures with 1,000 attendees, to more than three dozen cultures and 25,000 visitors, annually. Over two days in May, visitors enjoy ethnic folk music and dance on two stages, arts and crafts, international children's games, food, cultural booths, a merchandise bazaar, a mini train ride around the park, and the festival’s iconic flag display. The festival has been honored with both state and national art event programming awards.
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Formation
The first Skokie Festival of Cultures was initiated and planned in 1990 by a newly-formed Skokie ethnic diversity committee, as well as the Skokie Human Relations Commission, Skokie Park District, Rotary Club of Skokie, Village of Skokie and the Skokie Public Library.
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Date and Time
Saturday May 21, 2022 Sunday May 22, 2022
Saturday, May 21
Sunday, May 22
Time: 11am - 6pm
Location
Oakton Park
4701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076
Fees/Admission
FREE
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Contact Information
Johanna Jackson-Whitman
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