
Great American Mutt Show
Number of years in city Two
Time of year typically held Mid-May
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 1,200
What it celebrates Mixed-breed dogs and adoption of the “mutts” from animal shelters
This year’s date May 17
Berwyn International Food Fest
Number of years in city Two
Time of year typically held Late May
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration Unknown
What it celebrates The city’s many different cultures and its food
This year’s date May 25
Historic Berwyn Bungalow Tour
Number of years in city Three
Time of year typically held Early June
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 300
What it celebrates Berwyn’s large stock of high-quality bungalow homes
This year’s date June 1
Maria S.S. Laurentana Festival
Number of years in city 108 years in the Chicago region this year, more than 40 years in Berwyn
Time of year typically held Early September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration Tens of thousands
What it celebrates The birth date of the Virgin Mary — Sept. 8
This year’s date Labor Day weekend
Cartopia
Number of years in city Three
Time of year typically held Late June in past years
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 200
What it celebrates Art cars — vehicles that are creatively decorated by their owners
This year’s date Sept. 6
Route 66 Car Show
Number of years in city 18
Time of year typically held Early September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 5,000
What it celebrates Historic Route 66 along Ogden Avenue in Berwyn and classic, rare and one-of-a-kind automobiles
This year’s date Sept. 6
Oktoberfest
Number of years in city Seven
Time of year typically held Late September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 2,000
What it celebrates The beginning of fall
This year’s dates Sept. 19-20
Houby Day
Number of years in city This fall will celebrate the festival’s 40th anniversary.
Time of year typically held Late September to early October
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 20,000
What it celebrates The Czech mushroom gathering season
This year’s dates Oct. 3-5
Festival of Lights
Number of years in city Seven
Time of year typically held Mid-December
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration 2,000
What it celebrates The holiday season
This year’s date Dec. 13


