WHITING’S BIGGEST WEEKEND SINCE 1993
FESTIVAL INFO
JULY 23–25, 2027 · 119TH STREET · DOWNTOWN WHITING, IN
FREE ADMISSION · RAIN OR SHINE
THREE DAYS ON 119TH STREET
Pierogi Fest® is a free, three-day street festival on 119th Street in downtown Whiting, Indiana, just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. It’s run by the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and an army of volunteers. Pierogi honor the Region’s Eastern European roots, but every cuisine is welcome.
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2027 · 11 AM – 11 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2027 · 11 AM – 11 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2027 · 11 AM – 5 PM
Admission is FREE, rain or shine. Bring an appetite and money for food, drinks and souvenirs. Family- and dog-friendly. About a mile of food, crafts and stages.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
GETTING TO 119TH STREET
It’s going to be a busy weekend downtown. Give yourself extra time, carpool, use the shuttles, or get dropped off.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Free lots with shuttle service (subject to change):
Calumet College lot — 2400 New York Ave (back of the college)
BP Globe Roofing lot — 2300 Schrage Ave
BP Barrel House lot — Front St & 121st St
Hammond lot — 2600 Calumet Ave (south of the Pavilion at Wolf Lake)
Shuttle hours: Fri & Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 12–5 PM (last Sunday shuttle 4:15 PM). No shuttles during the Friday parade, 7–8:30 PM.
Fare: $5 per rider · $20 for families of 5+ · Kids under 6 ride free.
Pierogi Route stops at Center St & 119th St (Calumet College, BP Globe Roofing and Barrel House lots). Halupky Route stops at Indianapolis Blvd & 119th St (Hammond lot).
Pay lots (prices vary; proceeds support local churches and groups): St. John the Baptist (Lincoln Ave & 119th) · Sacred Heart (1800 LaPorte Ave) · St. Adalbert (2106 Indianapolis Blvd) · St. Mary’s Byzantine (2011 Clark St) · St. Paul’s Lutheran (Atchison Ave & Indianapolis Blvd) · Whiting football lot (1500 Center St)
Accessible parking (first come, first served): Centier Bank back lot · Baran & Sons Funeral Home (paid) · angled parking on New York Ave
Coming by train? No shuttles serve the South Shore stations, so plan a rideshare from the station.
DIRECTIONS
Recommended Route Partner: Cline Avenue Bridge (SR-912), the fastest way into Whiting. Get the recommended route →
From the Loop: South on I-94/Dan Ryan Expressway to the Chicago Skyway/I-90. Exit Indianapolis Blvd. Turn left at the stop light (southeast) onto Indianapolis Blvd and drive about 2 miles. At 119th Street, you’ve arrived. Park and enjoy!
From I-80/94, the Indiana Toll Road (I-90), I-65 or the Illinois south suburbs: Exit Calumet Avenue North. Continue north about 7.5 miles to 119th Street. Turn right (east). In about half a mile you’ll run into Pierogi Fest®. Smell cabbage? You’re in the right place.
WHERE TO STAY
Ameristar Casino Hotel — 777 Ameristar Blvd, East Chicago · 219-378-3000
Courtyard by Marriott — 7730 Corinne Dr, Hammond · 219-845-6350
Fairfield Inn by Marriott — 7720 Corinne Dr, Hammond · 219-845-6950
Residence Inn by Marriott — 7740 Corinne Dr, Hammond · 219-844-8440
Hampton Inn & Suites — 2842 Carlson Dr, Hammond · 219-629-8720
Days Inn — 4000 Calumet Ave, Hammond · 219-931-0900
Ramada Inn — 4141 Calumet Ave, Hammond · 219-933-0500
Super 8 by Wyndham Hammond/North — 4111 Calumet Ave, Hammond · 219-932-8888
Quality Inn & Suites Hammond — 3844 179th St, Hammond · 1-800-760-7718
GOOD TO KNOW
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN AND WHERE IS PIEROGI FEST?
July 23–25, 2027 on 119th Street in downtown Whiting, Indiana. Friday & Saturday 11 AM–11 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
IS THERE AN ADMISSION FEE?
No, admission is free. Bring money for food, drinks and souvenirs.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Free lots with $5 shuttles, church pay lots, and accessible parking. See Parking & Shuttles above.
WHERE CAN I STAY?
See Where to Stay above for nearby hotels in Hammond and East Chicago.
QUESTIONS?
Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce · 1417 119th Street, Whiting, IN 46394 · 219-659-0292 · wrchamber@wrchamber.com · Contact us
CAN I BRING A STROLLER?
Yes. We’re family-friendly, but evenings get very crowded.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
Yes, but it can be hot and crowded. Post your pup with #PierogiPups for a chance to be featured.
CAN I BRING A COOLER?
No coolers or outside alcohol. Visit the Beer Garden instead.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
We’re open rain or shine and close only if the National Weather Service calls for it. Vendors decide whether to keep serving.
ARE THERE GLUTEN-FREE OR VEGAN PIEROGI?
It depends on the vendor, since those need separate cooking. Check the vendor list.
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
See Become a Sponsor or call 219-659-0292.