3rd PawPaw Festival in Paw Paw
Sat, Sep 26 , 2026 • 10:00am - 6:30pm
314 Chapman Street, Paw Paw, IL 61353
Celebrate the native pawpaw fruit Sept. 26 in Paw Paw, Illinois, with tastings, food, vendors, live music and family-friendly festival fun.
Celebrate one of Illinois’ most unusual native fruits at the PawPaw Festival, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Paw Paw, Illinois.
This family-friendly fall festival celebrates the pawpaw—the largest edible fruit native to North America—with fresh pawpaw tastings, local vendors, food, live music, and activities for all ages. Visitors can discover the fruit’s unique tropical flavor, learn more about its history and cultivation, shop from local makers, and enjoy a day of small-town hospitality.
Whether you’re already a pawpaw fan or have never tasted one, the PawPaw Festival is a fun excuse to explore this Lee County community and experience a distinctly Illinois fall tradition.
