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3rd Annual Turkish Festival is here

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Venue

Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Dr,
Tinley Park, IL 60477

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Day 1

Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00AM - 10:00PM

Day 2

Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:00AM - 10:00PM

Latest Programs Joining our Festival

Recep Şentürk

Discover Professor Recep Şentürk, leading scholar in Islamic thought, sociology, and civilizational studies, Dean at HBKU, and founder of Usul Academy.

Speakers

Hooman Keshavarzi

Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi is a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, and expert in Islamic psychology, integrating mental health with Islamic principles.

Speakers

Mehmet Güllüoğlu

Discover Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu: Turkish doctor, humanitarian, and Tanzania Ambassador, known for disaster relief leadership, advancing global health initiatives.

Speakers

Activities

Interested in any activities? Get your tickets to be apart of these festivities!

Live Performances

Live Turkish Musical Performance, Traditional Folk Music & Poetry, Comedy Show

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Art Demonstrations

Ceramics, Calligraphy, Kat'i, Illumination, Copper Smithing and much more!

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Educational & Inspiring Panels

Presentations, discussions, and panels with top notch speakers.

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Where memories were made - and new ones await

View our past festival highlights.

2025 Festival Highlights

Relive the Magic of the 2nd Annual Turkish Festival. View videos and photos from the event.

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2024 Festival Highlights

Relive the Magic of the 1st Annual Turkish Festival. Explore the highlights and relive the moments that made the 2024 festival truly special!

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Accommodations

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In the News

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Featured

6/26/26

Chicago Mayor Declares August 'Turkish Heritage Month' Ahead of Landmark Regional Festival

Chicago proclaims August as Turkish Heritage Month, celebrating Turkish culture, cuisine, music, and the annual Turkish Festival in Tinley Park, Illinois.

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Featured

5/26/25

Ertuğrul USA Hosts the 2nd Annual Turkish Festival in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO, IL

Ertuğrul USA Hosted the 2nd Annual Turkish Festival in Chicago featuring 200+ artisan booths, live performances, authentic cuisine, and appearances by Turkish dignitaries.

Press Release

6/26/26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares August 'Turkish Heritage Month'

Featured on trtworld.com

Chicago declares August Turkish Heritage Month, celebrating Turkish culture, history, cuisine, and the annual festival uniting communities in Chicago.

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