International Festival Bolingbrook

07/12/2026

🌎✨ Our Annual 2026 iFest – International Festival Bolingbrook was an incredible success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday, July 11, to experience the world without leaving Bolingbrook! From amazing cultural performances and delicious food to unique vendors and interactive experiences, it was a day filled with community, culture, and celebration.
👏A heartfelt thank you to all of our talented performers, community, cultural and food vendors, and everyone who helped make this event so memorable. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Village staff & first responders, Special Events Commission and the many volunteers and partners who worked behind the scenes to make this special day possible.
📺 Stay tuned! More highlights from this unforgettable celebration, including stage performances, will be coming soon on Bolingbrook Community Television(www.bolingbrook.gov/bctvonline!

07/10/2026

🌎🎉DON'T MISS IT! iFest 2026 is THIS SATURDAY!🎉🌎
🌍 Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us tomorrow Saturday, July 11, for iFest 2026—Bolingbrook's biggest celebration of cultures from around the world! From incredible live entertainment and authentic international cuisine to cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
⭐Saturday, July 11
🚗 FREE Admission & FREE Parking
⏰ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Village Town Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook
🎶The stage will be filled with amazing performances all day long!
Enjoy cultural dance groups, live bands, martial arts demonstrations, Mariachi, Samba dancers, and an exciting finale featuring **DJ Beno & Band!**
✨Your passport to a day of fun includes:
🍽️ Delicious international food
🎭 Live cultural performances
🛍️ Artisan & Cultural vendors & exhibits
🎈 Kids Zone & family fun including a bookmobile, bounce houses, climbing wall with slide, train rides, a photo booth, rides on the Illinois Aviation Museum's popular Ground Bound plane( 2:00–6:00 PM) and more.
⚽❤️ Just like the World Cup brings people together from around the globe, **iFest** celebrates the many cultures that make Bolingbrook such a vibrant and welcoming community.
🌎 Come explore the world, experience new traditions, enjoy amazing entertainment, and create lasting memories—all in one unforgettable day!
🎉 Mark your calendar, spread the word, and make plans to join us THIS SATURDAY at iFest 2026! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

🌎🎶 iFest 2026 Performance Schedule is Here! 🎶🌎
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community! Join us Saturday, July 11 at the Village Town Center (375 W. Briarcliff Rd.) for iFest 2026 — a FREE festival where you can experience the sounds, flavors, and traditions of cultures from around the world, just like you’ve experienced the excitement of the World Cup! 🌍🏆
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the world in Bolingbrook! 🌎❤️Saturday, July 11 ⏰12n-8pm📍 Village Town Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook, IL
🎤 Check out the incredible lineup of performances coming to the stage — from dance and cultural showcases to live music and entertainment all day long!
*Performance times are approximate and subject to slight changes.
12:00p Welcome to iFest
12:05p American Martial Arts Academy
12:25p The Breaking Program
12:50p Kalinka Dance Ensemble
1: 20p Ballet Yetlanezi
1:45p Santacruzan Cultural Group
2:10p Sanskriti Dance Group
2:35p Wu Zhi Lin Performing Arts Association
3:10p Chicago Cossacks
3:45p Chicha Roots
4:20p Carpacho y Su SuperCombo
5:00p The Happy Wanderers
5:30p Ashley Loera y Mariachi Los Viajeros
6:20p Alpha & The Princes of Futa
7:00p Brazilian Samba Dancers
7:30p Closing Act- DJ Beno & Band
We’ll see you at iFest! 🎉

07/10/2026

🌎 A Taste of the World at iFest Bolingbrook 2026, Saturday, July 11, from 12n-8pm at Village Town Center!
One of the best parts of iFest is experiencing incredible cuisine from around the globe! Come hungry and discover delicious food, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks from these amazing vendors:
🌯 Al Bawadi Grill
🧁 Cake & Batter Co.
🌮 Cupido Bakery /Tamales y Antojitos Mari's
🇵🇷 Casita Boricua
🌮 Deli Barritas
🥟 EDRolls
🧋 Hello Boba
🇯🇲 Jamaica One Love Kitchen
🍧 Kona Ice
🔥 Ladydel Jerk & Ribs
🇵🇭 Pinoy Grill
🍋 Poppin Lemonade
🍚 RiceBy
🌯 RollUp Foodz
🌮 Tacos Giselle
🍽️ The Original Kitchen Catering
🍖 Uncle Booker's Bar-B-Kew
Bring your appetite and take your taste buds on a trip around the world—right here at iFest Bolingbrook 2026! 🌍✨

02/27/2026

Applications are now OPEN for vendors and performers at iFest Bolingbrook 2026! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (12–8 PM) at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center for a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, music, and community.

We’re seeking:
✨ Cultural & Educational Displays
🛍️ Artisan & Cultural Vendors
🍽️ International Food Vendors
🎶 Live Cultural Entertainment

Be part of one of Bolingbrook’s most anticipated annual events and showcase your culture to thousands of attendees!

Apply now: https://bolingbrookil.portal.opengov.com/categories/1090/record-types/6675

Learn more: https://www.bolingbrook.gov/ifest

Let’s celebrate together! 🌎