World Dumpling Fest 2026

Join the Chicago Cultural Alliance in celebrating Chicago's diverse cultural communities through music, dance, and DUMPLINGS! World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser held to support the work of the Chicago Cultural Alliance. Visitors can sample dumplings from over a dozen neighborhood-based ethnic restaurants in and around Chicago to experience the diversity of Chicago. Located in the Wrightwood neighborhood, this one-of a-kind event will feature cultural performances, live music, drinks, and dumplings. Job Description includes:

Gate Staff

• Positioned near the entrance to welcome visitors / solicit optional entry donations.
• Provide general info on the event and direct visitors to ticketing for food tickets.

Ticketing

• Scan/check in presale tickets for entry and run sales for on-site ticket purchases.
• Hand out map/event information and performance schedule.

Bar Staff

• Run cash sales for all beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage purchases.
• VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 21 YRS OR OLDER FOR THIS ROLE

Stage Manager

• Assist with checking in performers, setting up the stage, and transitioning stage set-up between each performance.

General Crowd Assistance

• This is a more flexible role that will involve helping with managing lines for the vendors, distributing event info, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Kids Activity Assistance

• This is a more flexible role that will involve helping with managing kids during the Kohl’s Children Museum area.