Wheeling International Fest 2012

The Village of Wheeling, the Wheeling Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago are partnering to introduce "Wheeling International Fest 2012."  A celebration of the rich diversity throughout the community, International Fest will offer attendees a full day of ethnic enlightenment through the traditional food, drink, entertainment and goods of dozens of cultures.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago at 9940 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090. 

The outdoor-tented event will also commemorate the first anniversary of the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, based in Wheeling.  All proceeds from the Fest will benefit the KCCoC, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, and future events. 

This family-focused event will feature over 30 vendors, a dining area, an entertainment stage with plenty of room for sitting or dancing, a kid's zone with bouncy house, pony rides, petting zoo, face painter, balloon artist and more, as well as a designated "21 and older" section, to taste wine, beer and spirits from around the world.  The entertainment lineup will present a myriad of cultural performances from dance troupes, musicians, singers, and more, representing Korean, Irish, Bolivian, Hawaiian, German, Chinese, Mexican, and Greek cultures.

Featured food, beverages and exhibitors will include WPH Chamber members Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, Bill Stasek Chevrolet, Chiro One Wellness Center, Indian Trails Public Library, Bob Chinn's Crab House, Golden Chef, Hangar 21, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, Ram Restaurant & Brewery, Saranello's, Tuscany & Wa-Pa-Ghetti's Pizza.   

A special thanks to the very generous sponsors that help make this public event possible, including WPH Chamber members Daily Herald, MB Financial, Strictly Fun, The Westin Chicago North Shore, Signature Flight Support, Candlewood Suits Wheeling and Super 8 of Prospect Heights. 

For more information on International Fest 2012, please visit , or call 847.432.6000.  The tented event will be held rain or shine.  Entry to the Fest and live entertainment are free to the public.  Food and merchandise are available for purchase. 

Construction Advisory:
Please be aware of construction detours on Palatine and Wolf Roads.  Although northbound Wolf will be open during the event, it will be down to one lane.  We advise all attendees to enter the Fest from the North of Wolf Road.  For construction updates please visit: www.dot.state.il.us/road/ncook.htm.