Doughy delights: Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts World Dumpling Fest

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The Chicago Cultural Alliance will host the World Dumpling Fest in Logan Square on Saturday, September 9.

This fundraiser supports the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s work and mission to support, promote, and advocate for over 40 cultural heritage centers across the Chicagoland area. Showcasing over 10+ neighborhood restaurants in Chicago, the World Dumpling Fest will feature cultural performances, live music, interactive crafts, and drinks.

The event is free and open to all ages, with a chance to purchase tasting tickets to try out all the yummy eats. Festivities will begin at 12 p.m. and go until 7 p.m.

Dumplings featured at the fest:

  • Kizin Creole serving Doumbrey
  • Cafe Tola serving Empanadas
  • Polombia serving Emparogi
  • Himalayan Restaurant serving Momo
  • Onigiri Ten serving Onigiri
  • I Love Grill & Lemonade serving Pierogi

Music schedule:

  • Chicago Balinese Gamelan (12 p.m.)
  • Crossing Borders Music (1:15 p.m.)
  • Los Pleneros de Don Segundo (2:30 p.m.)
  • Center of Peruvian Arts (4 p.m.)
  • Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) Performing Arts (5 p.m.)
  • Nejla Yatkin (5:45 p.m.)
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra (6 p.m.)
  • Chicago Flying Fairies Culture and Arts Center (6:45 p.m.)

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