This year’s Apple Fest in Lincoln Square is expanding to two days (Oct. 1-2). Currently in its 29th year, the neighborhood festival on Lincoln Ave between Lawrence and Eastwood celebrates all things apple. Admission is $5 and proceeds from the festival will go towards the community through the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and...
Category: <span>Street Fests</span>
Roscoe Village Burger Fest – July 11th and 12th
The 6th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th. More than a dozen local restaurants will be serving their juicy, delicious burgers. Local artists and merchants will be there as well. In addition to that, there’s two stages with live music entertainment and a fun-filled Kids’ Zone too. You’ll...
Oktoberfest Chicago 2013 at St. Alphonsus – Sept. 27, 28 & 29
Oktoberfest Chicago 2013 is a three-day neighborhood German beer festival taking place this weekend of Sept. 27-29. Entering its 13th year, the party takes place outside the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church. OKTOBERFEST CHICAGO 2013 Date: September 27-29, 2013 Hours: Friday 5 – 10 p.m. / Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Sunday 11 a.m....
Andersonville City Made Festival 2013
The inaugural Andersonville City Made Festival is this weekend, September 21 and 22 featuring local-only beers, music and arts.
Lincoln Square Apple Fest 2013
The small-sized, family-friendly Apple Fest in Lincoln Square takes place Saturday, September 21 on the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue. The block-long festival, between Leland and Lawrence, features a “Kid Zone” and local music at Giddings Plaza. Depending on the vendors, expect to find candy apple, apple pie, hot apple cider, apple pizza and other apple-infused...
Chicago Wurst Festival 2013 – Sept. 18, 19 & 20
The inaugural Chicago Wurst Festival, a three-day event celebrating sausage, beer and music, takes place September 18-20 at Daley Plaza. The Wurst Festival highlights artisan sausages utilizing meat from sustainable, natural farming practices.
“Crush in Old Town” 2013 Wine Festival – Sept. 14 & 15
“Crush in Old Town” is the neighborhood’s popular wine and food festival returning for its 11th year this weekend, September 14 and 15. For the drinkers, there will be both a wine tasting booth as well as a craft beer booth. Tastings require tickets (Saturday, Sunday). For food, the emphasis this year is on macaroni,...
Ukrainian Village Fest 2013 – Sept. 7 & 8
The Ukrainian Village Fest, hosted by Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukranian Catholic Church, is celebrating Ukrainian arts and culture on Sept. 7 and 8 in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Activities include “Hromovytsia” dance ensemble, Ukrainian cuisine, arts and crafts, children’s games and a lottery with a $2,500 first place prize. Where: 739 North Oakley Boulevard...
Chicago Little Village Festival 2013 (Festival de La Villita)
Chicago’s Little Village Festival (Festival de La Vilita) celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain, and the 24th annual street festival is this Friday through Saturday, September 6 to 8. Here’s the low down: Hours: Friday (9/6): 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday (9/7): 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday (9/8): 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: 2600 South Kostner in Chicago’s...
Brownstone Pumpkin Fest 2013 on Larchmont Street
Brownstown Tavern will present its second annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, September 28 outside of the restaurant (3937 North Lincoln Avenue) on the Larchmont side street. The festival begins at 11 a.m. and features a pumpkin patch, pumpkin and seasonal beers, lobster rolls, apple treats as well as activities for children, such as a bounce...