Romanian Summer Festival
Celebrate Romanian heritage at our community festival.
Join us for a warm, family-friendly summer celebration filled with authentic food, live music, vibrant folk dance and cultural experiences for every generation.
About the festival
Romanian tradition, shared with an open heart.
The Romanian Summer Festival brings the flavors, sounds and living traditions of Romania to our local community. It is a welcoming space for families, friends and neighbors across generations.
We keep culture visible, welcome every guest and help children feel proud of where they come from.
A living expression of culture
Food, music and tradition for every generation.
Food, music and tradition create a place where every generation can feel connected.
Tastes that bring us home
Family recipes, regional favorites and the simple joy of sharing a table.
Music and movement
Live folk musicians, dynamic dancers and an open floor that welcomes every guest.
Culture that connects
Stories, costumes, crafts and shared experiences that pass tradition forward.
A warm welcome to Chicago & neighbors
Join Us, Chicago: Taste, Celebrate & Experience Romanian Tradition
We warmly invite all Chicagoans, neighbors, and families across Northern Illinois to pull up a chair, savor authentic Romanian hospitality, and enjoy a weekend of irresistible food, live music, and timeless culture.
Authentic Flavors
Discover wood-smoked mici, slow-cooked sarmale, traditional pastries, and regional delicacies prepared with love and authentic family recipes.
Live Music & Dance
Feel the rhythm of live folk melodies, watch dynamic traditional dancers in handmade costumes, and join an open hora where everyone is welcome.
A Table for Every Chicagoan
Whether you are discovering Romanian traditions for the first time or reconnecting with old roots, our festival is your home away from home.
Festival location
Find us in Libertyville.
Join us at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery for a welcoming day of Romanian food, music, culture and community.
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery32377 N. Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048Get directions
Arrive with ease
Free parking for all festival visitors.
Spend your day enjoying the food, music and culture, not looking for parking. Parking is free on site.
Organized by Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral
Rooted in faith. Open to the wider community.
The Romanian Summer Festival is an annual community celebration organized by Sts. Constantine and Helen Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. Since opening in 2003, the Cathedral has welcomed Orthodox Christians and provided a spiritual home for Romanian families.
Today, over 200 active families help the community thrive. The festival is an opportunity to share Romanian heritage across Northern Illinois, welcome new friends, and celebrate together.
From the festival story
See the welcome, music and community.
Watch the festival video to experience the community behind the celebration.
Kids Corner
A playful space for young explorers.
Children can create, discover and participate through activities inspired by Romanian colors, stories and tradition.
For local businesses
Put your business at the heart of Romanian culture.
Partner with a festival built around family, connection and community.
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