Village of Cultures

The Village of Cultures features distinct cultural representations, alongside booths offering international beers and showcasing wines from Illinois. Below, you’ll find each culture highlighted, with a few of their signature food specialties.

Booths open 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily

Don't forget to stop by each booth to enjoy their Small Plates Big Tastes meue items! For just $3, you can get a taste of their signature dish!

African

JOLLOF /WHITE RICE, FUFU, AFRICAN SATAYS, OKRO PEPPER OR PEANUT SOUP, PLANTAIN, SPICY CABBAGE, UGANDAN SPICY GREEN BEANS, HUMMUS, SWEET POTATO, W AFRICAN BEEF STEW, ETHIOPIAN DORO WAT STEW, SUNSHINE CHICKEN, DESSERTS, CANDIES, SMOOTHIES, FRUIT/GINGER/SOFT DRINKS, WATER

$3 ITEM: SPICY CABBAGE or NIGERIAN CHIN CHIN

Cajun

JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, CRAWFISH, SHRIMP POT, SAUSAGE, LOBSTER TAIL, DIPPERS, SODA, TEA, WATER.

$3 ITEM: JAMBALAYA

Cuban

CUBAN PORK SANDWICH, CUBAN PORK WRAP, HAVANA BLACK BEANS & RICE, CUBAN BBQ NACHOS. MEAL COMBOS CUBAN PORK SANDWICH OR WRAP W/ SIDE OF BLACK BEANS & RICE AND A COOKIE.

$3 ITEM: CUBAN PORK TACO

Filipino

PANCIT, CRAB RANGOON, EGG ROLLS, KABOBS, WATER, DRINKS.

$3 ITEM: SMALL PANCIT NOODLES

German

BRATS, SCHNITZEL, KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT, GERMAN POTATO SALAD, PRETZEL, DRINKS.

$3 ITEM: PRETZEL

Greek

GYROS/CHICKEN & BEEF, SAGANAKI, GRECIAN SALAD, BAKLAVA, ICE TEA & DRINKS.

$3 ITEM: BAKLAVA

Indian

SPICY GINGER CHICKEN, SPICY INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN LEGS/THIGHS, SWEET CHICKEN CURRY, RICE AND PASTA, SANBUSA, CHICKEN PIE, PAKORA.

$3 ITEMS: CHICKEN PIE POCKET, SAMOSAS, EGGROLL, PAKORA

Italian

PIZZA, POOR BOYS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH, CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH, WATER & DRINKS.

$3 ITEM: SLICE OF PIZZA

Jamaican

JERKED CHICKEN, YAMS, RICE & PEAS, CABBAGE, DRINKS

$3 ITEM: JERK TACO

Korean

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN, KOREAN CORN DOG, KOREAN FUNNEL CAKE, KOREAN CORN FRITTERS, KIMCHI FRIED DILL PICKLES W/ KOREAN RANCH DRESSING, KOREAN WALKING TACOS.KOREAN STREET CORN, BROWN SUGAR LEMON KIMEADE, DRINKS, SAUCES.

$3 ITEM: KOREAN CORN FRITTERS & KOREAN STREET CORN

Mediterranean

PITA MELT (CHICKEN, BEEF, OR HAM), FALAFEL SANDWICH, HUMMUS, SPANAKOPITA, CHOP SALAD, ACAI BOWL, ICE TEA & DRINKS.

$3 ITEM: FALAFEL

Mexican

TACOS, BURRITO, TACO SALAD, CHIPS & SALSA, NACHOS, HORCHATA LATTE, TEA, LEMONADE SHAKE-UPS, DRINKS, WATER

$3 ITEM: CHIPS & SALSA

Southern Comfort

CATFISH, COLLARD GREENS, SWEET POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, PEACH COBBLER, TEA, LEMONAIDE, KOOL AIDE

$3 ITEMS: MAC & CHEESE