Schaumburg cancels Prairie Arts Festival

The Village of Schaumburg is announcing the cancellation of its popular Prairie Arts Festival due to ongoing state restrictions that continue to restrict large gatherings from taking place while in Phase 4 of Gov. Pritzker's Restore Illinois Plan.

"Although we're making progress against the coronavirus with the implementation of the vaccine rollout, unfortunately, we're not yet able to host events of this size due to the state's continued safety restrictions that are in place," said village President Tom Dailly.

"We remain hopeful that with more people getting vaccinations, we will once again be able to open the grounds and doors to events soon that are offered by the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts."

The 34th Annual Prairie Arts Festival was scheduled to be held May 29-30 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. It typically features more than 100 artists from throughout the nation, live entertainers, food trucks and children's art activities.

"It's been incredibly difficult not to be able to offer cultural programming and events like the Prairie Arts Festival," said Cultural Services Director Jack Netter.

"We know how much people enjoy these activities, and we look forward to the time when we can once again provide them to residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding communities."

For information regarding event cancellations and other coronavirus news, visit www.schaumburg.com/coronavirus, dial 311 in Schaumburg, or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.