Celebrate North America’s largest native tree fruit at the Third Annual Pawpaw Festival in Paw Paw, Illinois! This free, family-friendly event highlights the unique, tropical flavor of the native pawpaw and offers a great opportunity for woodland owners and native plant enthusiasts to learn more about this incredible species.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Paw Paw Veterans Park, 314 Chapman Street, Paw Paw, IL
Admission: Free and open to the public
Tastings & Treats: Enjoy free tastings of fresh pawpaw fruit, along with unique creations like pawpaw beer, pawpaw ice cream, and custom pawpaw cheesecake by Eli's Cheesecake.
Trees & Fruit for Sale: Take home your own native pawpaw trees and fresh fruit from local growers.
Educational Programming: Learn about native fruit cultivation, forest stewardship, and the genetics of growing pawpaws.
Family Fun: Explore local vendors, live music, kids' activities, and educational tram tours highlighting local pawpaw patches.
For more details, vendor registration, or directions, visit pawpawfest.org.
