THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer Festival Season Heating Up!
Our summer festival season is heating up as we head into another June weekend here in Chicago. Don’t miss out on the festivals, art fairs, and more!
A great Chicago-born music tradition returns to Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage (201 E. Randolph St.) in The Loop with the Chicago Blues Festival on Saturday and Sunday (12 p.m.-9 p.m.). A diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present, and future will bring living legends and local players to the stage with electrifying performances. This year’s headliners include Mud Morganfield (Saturday) and Los Lobos (Sunday). Plus, new this year, is a blues-inspired smokehouse called “Wally’s BBQ Pit” serving up delicious BBQ fare, and drinks, for guests to feast on in between acts! For a complete festival lineup, visit their website.
One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals, Andersonville Midsomarfest, is celebrating their 57th year this Saturday and Sunday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) on Clark Street (Foster Ave. to Gregory St.). This fest transports guests back in time with charming old-world Swedish traditions complete with delicious international food, live entertainment from dozens of musical and entertainment acts, exclusive artisans and vendors, and family-friendly activities for kids of all ages to enjoy such as a pet parade, face painting, and more! Plus, don’t miss out on the traditional dance around the Midsommar Maypole!!
If you missed last weekend’s Greek fest in Lincoln Park, don’t fret, as St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (2727 W. Winona St.) is hosting their Lincoln Square Greek Fest this Saturday (3 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.). Once again, attendees can enjoy authentic Greek food, delicious pastries, and Greek spirits as well as live music and dancing, a Hellenic market, a kid zone, and church tours! Plus, there’s a $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle as well!!
The Old Town neighborhood is hosting not one, but two, art fairs this weekend for all the art enthusiasts out there looking to find plenty of inspiration and more.
The original Old Town Art Fair takes place in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District located at 1763 N. Park Avenue. On hand will be more than 200 nationally Acclaimed Artists; Live Music offering a little jazz, a little swing, some folk, fusion, and blues; a Food Court with unique choices of food and drinks from favorite local restaurants; and a Kids’ Zone with mad science, face painting, arts & crafts, and more! Plus, attendees can peek into the quaint green spaces of this charming neighborhood on a Garden Walk of over 50 local gardens!!
Celebrating its 48th year, the Wells Street Art Festival takes place on Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street. Over 200 juried artists from across the continent will be featured along with live entertainment provided by locals, performance artists, and tribute bands throughout the weekend, 20+ food and drink vendors selling a varied assortment of tasty cuisine, and a children’s play area where your kids can have their own fun!
Vegandale Fest returns to Grant Park this Saturday (11 a.m.-8 p.m.) with the biggest lineup of sponsors and vendors yet. Experience all things vegan from over 150 vendors from around the world including products not yet available in stores. Also, there will be live performances which include Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross, a legendary dance party, and a new interactive art installation series!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
