Celebrate the pawpaw, the largest fruit native to North America, in the Illinois town named after it. Hosted by the Paw Paw Lions Club, this free festival features fresh pawpaw fruit and trees, tastings, specialty food and drinks, live music, local vendors, kids' activities, tram tours, and educational programs. Visitors can spend the day discovering this unusual regional fruit and enjoying family-friendly activities in Paw Paw Veterans Park.
Last updated: August 13, 2026