THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO — Chicago’s Change of Season Happenings!
There are little signs everywhere that we’re approaching the end of summer and the beginning of autumn! But the larger sign is this weekend’s Chicago’s “Change of Season” Happenings!!
Celebrating its 18th year in the trendy Roscoe Village neighborhood with its unofficial start of autumn, the Shock Top Oyster Fest takes place Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Damen Avenue and Roscoe Street (2000 W. Roscoe St.). This Fest features tents housing fresh seafood along with other culinary delights from local restaurants, pints of brew, an eclectic music lineup, arts & crafts and a sizeable kids’ area with inflatables and art activities! It’s one of Chicago’s unique change-of-season happenings!!
A celebration of wine, beer, food, music and friends can be had at the Windy City Wine Festival this Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Buckingham Fountain (500 S. Columbus Dr.) in the South Loop. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, this Fest offers more than 300 wines from around the world for your sampling pleasure as well as wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, exhibiting wineries and more! And, Cadillac is sponsoring the Designated Driver Ticket which includes two non-alcoholic drinks and a souvenir wine glass upon departure!!
One of the most unique and popular art festivals in the Chicagoland area, the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, returns this Saturday (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Music ‘til 10:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Music ‘til 7:00 p.m.) to Broadway Street and Belmont Avenue (3200 N. Broadway St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood. Once again, this Fest will showcase more than 150+ juried artists featuring their original pieces for sale in a wide range of price ranges that include paintings, photography, sculpture, furniture, jewelry and more! It’s not all art though as local food, live music & demonstrations, family activities and a garden oasis round out this Fest!!
Another popular change-of-season happening returns to the Lincoln Square neighborhood with the German American Fest this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) at Lincoln and Leland Avenues (4700 N. Lincoln Ave.). It’s a celebration of the German culture featuring authentic German food, traditional drinks, live music of German bands, dancing and the annual Von Steuben Day Parade at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Avenue and Irving Park Road!
And finally, celebrate Mexican independence and culture in the Little Village neighborhood at their 27th annual Festival de La Villita this Saturday and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) at its new location on the grounds of Plaza Garibaldi (2600 S. California Ave.). This Fest features over 100 vendors that include food from neighborhood restaurants, live music from top name local and regional performers, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, carnival rides and more! Sunday at 11:00 a.m. brings the annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade to 26th Street from California to Kedzie Avenues featuring vibrant floats, mariachi bands, flamenco dancers and more!!
I’m Ready for a Change of Season! Are You?
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
