Maywood Fest 2026: Your Complete Labor Day Weekend Guide
- Paul Froiland
- Aug 10
- 2 min read
September 4–6, 2026 | Maywood Veterans Park | Free Admission
Looking for one of the biggest Labor Day weekend celebrations in Chicago's western suburbs?
Maywood Fest 2026 returns Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 with three days of live entertainment, delicious food, shopping, community pride, and family fun at Maywood Veterans Park (4th Avenue & Oak Street).
Whether you're coming from Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Broadview, Bellwood, Elmhurst, or Chicago, Maywood Fest is a great way to spend the final weekend of summer.
Event Details
📅 Dates
Friday, September 4, 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
📍 LocationMaywood Veterans Park4th Avenue & Oak StreetMaywood, Illinois
💲 AdmissionFREE
Entertainment Schedule
Friday • September 4
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Kick off Labor Day weekend with an evening celebrating HBCU culture, Divine 9 organizations, and Chicago House Music. Expect DJs, dancing, community organizations, and high-energy performances to start the festival weekend.
Saturday • September 5
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday brings a full day of entertainment featuring:
Latin music
Hip-Hop performances
Chicagoland artists
Community performers
Teen Zone activities
This is traditionally the busiest day of the festival with entertainment running all afternoon and evening.
Sunday • September 6
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The festival wraps up with a day centered around community and family entertainment featuring:
Gospel performances
R&B entertainment
Classic Car Show
Family activities
Sunday offers a more relaxed atmosphere while still delivering plenty of live music and things to see throughout Veterans Park.
What You'll Find
Throughout the weekend visitors can enjoy:
🍔 Local food vendors
🛍️ Retail vendors
🎵 Live music
🚗 Classic Car Show (Sunday)
🎮 Teen Zone
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
🎤 Community entertainment
The Village has also expanded the festival in recent years with additional vendors and entertainment areas, making it one of the area's largest community celebrations.
Why You Should Go
Maywood Fest has grown from a neighborhood gathering into one of the western suburbs' signature Labor Day celebrations. The combination of free admission, diverse live music, local food vendors, shopping, and family activities makes it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to enjoy the final weekend of summer close to home.
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