Weishfest launched a music festival at Navy Pier in November 2026 to raise money for young cancer patients and their families. The Weishar family founded the nonprofit after their brother’s death, and the event continues a fundraising tradition dating back to 2013.
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The Weishfest charitable music festival opened at Navy Pier in Chicago in November 2026, with the goal of raising funds for young cancer patients and their families.
The event is organized by the Weishar family through their nonprofit Weishfest, a group created after their brother Andrew died of cancer. Since its inception in 2013, the festival has consistently provided financial support to families dealing with childhood cancer.