BrazIL Fest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Brazilian culture and supporting Brazilian entrepreneurs through live summer festivals across Chicago and the suburbs.
Since 2021, our festivals are vibrant community gatherings that bring people together to experience Brazilian music, dance, food, and traditions. BrazIL Fest also serves as a platform for small Brazilian-owned businesses to showcase and sell their goods and services, helping strengthen local entrepreneurship and cultural visibility.
Launched in 2025, BrazIL Hub is an initiative of BrazIL Fest NFP, created in response to the growing demand from Brazilian entrepreneurs engaged through BrazIL Fest events over the years.
Brazil Hub is a membership-based association that aims to support, connect, and promote more than 200 Brazilian entrepreneurs in the Midwest throughout the year.
Brazil Hub organizes meetings and networking events focused on practical business administration topics, education, and peer collaboration—creating an environment where entrepreneurs can learn, connect, and grow together.
BRAZIL FEST EVENTS IN 2026
BRAZIL FEST PAST EVENTS
BRAZIL HUB - UNITED BY CONTENT, CONNECTED BY CULTURE
Where? Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, with online streaming available. Each business and networking meeting is hosted at a member’s office, store, or restaurant.
How it works. Brazilian professionals presented in Portuguese, followed by a panel discussion with professionals from different areas. Each meeting focuses on a specific business administration topic, such as taxes, finance, operations, procurement, sales, marketing, human resources, and related subjects.
Who attends? Brazilian entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners.
Do I need to be a Member to attend to a networking event? No. But members have a discounted price or don't pay for the events.
Food. Meetings also feature Brazilian food provided by our members.
Meeting # 3 - March
Next Networking meeting
March 25th, 5:30 to 8pm
At Fogo de Chão Chicago (661 North LaSalle Blv)
Tema: Diferenças culturais - Entenda o público local para vender mais.
Agenda:
- Palestra com Will Rosenberg e Kelsey Trotta
- Painel com Patrícia Peixoto e convidados.
- Networking
Comes & Bebes (incluídos)
- Bar Fogo Happy Hour Menu + 1 special drink.
brazil hub membership
community membership
What includes
1. Member profile in our Business Directory, including logo, website, Facebook, and Instagram links.
2. Participation in up to 8 networking events at a discounted price.
Membership: $15 / month
business membership
What includes
1. Member profile in our Business Directory
2. Participation free of charge in our networking events (up to 8 events/year)
3. Social Media Posts x 2
4. Access to the private BrazIL Hub community
Membership: $49 / month
premium membership
premium membership
What includes
1. Member profile in our Business Directory
2. Participation free of charge in our networking events (up to 8 events/year)
3. Social Media Posts x 2
4. Access to the private BrazIL Hub community
5. Guaranteed spot and discounted pricing at BrazIL Fest events
6. Featured placement in the BrazIL Hub
7. Cross-promotion on social media
8. Priority consideration for speaking in the network events
Membership: $129 / month
about brazil fest
about each live event
Where? Naperville Festa Junina & Chicago Taste of Brazil
How it works? Brazilian events featuring food, music, products, and services from Brazilian entrepreneurs.
Who comes? Brazilians from various Midwestern states, with a growing presence of Latinos and Americans. In Chicago, a large portion are also tourists.
Who sells: ONLY Brazilian entrepreneurs & businesses
support BrazIL Fest
Your support and contributions will enable us to produce our live summer events and promote the Brazilian culture in the Midwest.