CLARK @ FOSTER

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2018

June 8 5pm-10pm
June 9 & 10 11am-10pm

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Friday June 8, 2018 5pm - 10pm
Saturday June 9, 2018 11am - 10pm
Sunday June 10, 2018 11am - 10pm

One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals

Location

CLARK @ FOSTER 5200 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL

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One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 53rd year in 2018.

The yearly event, which, according to ChicagoPride, will “help kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival season” will gather enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend filled with tangy international food, energetic entertainment, exclusive artisans and vendors, and a family-friendly array of interactive activities. Midsommarfest is one of the most diverse festivals in Chicago. There is really something for everyone at this must-attend festivity.

Born out of Andersonville’s Swedish heritage, Midsommarfest will transport you back to the old-world Swedish traditions. Dance around the Maypole, test flavorful international food and you can experience it all without the use of a passport! Plus, family friendly activities will allow for children of all ages to enjoy a pet parade and face painting, all while appreciating a beautiful June weekend!

For the first time this year, there will be yoga with Chicago yogi Mar on Saturday, June 9th, at 10:15AM, on the North Stage at Catalpa.

Suggested donation is $10 and all the proceeds benefit the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The money raised at Midsommarfest goes to support programming and events in Andersonville during the rest of the year, including Andersonville Arts Weekend, holiday events, the Sidewalk Sale, and support services to keep incredible local businesses healthy and strong.

Check out Andersonville Midsommarfest 2017!

It is a great all around street festival with the local stores, arts and craft, and music.

FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

Love it!! Look forward to this event every year. Definitely my favorite summer festival in the city.

FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

Live Music & Entertainment

The Full Lineup GET READY FOR AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND!

The Schedule

Friday, JUNE 8th

North Stage @ Catalpa

5:00PM DJ Dan Luna

6:00PM To The 9s

8:00PM 16 Candles

Balmoral Pride Stage
Sponsored by Hamburger Mary’s Replay

6:00PM “Showtime” featuring Chicago’s Premiere Drag Performers

8:00PM DJ X-Tesy Dance Party

Saturday, JUNE 9th

North Stage @ Catalpa

11:00AM Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus

12:00PM Vino

1:00PM Second City Outlaws

1:30PM Mister E Machine

3:00PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

3:30PM: Jonas Friddle

5:00PM Little Queens

7:00PM The Congregation

8:30PM Artbeat Live

9:00PM Mucca Pazza

Center Stage @ Berwyn

11:00AM Two Filipinos

12:30PM She’s Crafty

1:30PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:00PM Dr. Zylo and the Brainiacs

3:30PM Second City Outlaws

4:00PM The Ron Burgundy’s

6:00PM The Hairband Night

8:00PM The Boy Band Night

Summerdale Stage

11:00AM Little Linguists

12:00PM Jameson Loves danger Pet Parade

1:00PM Seeds Center

2:00PM Dream Big Performing Arts

3:00PM Ciento Lindo

4:30PM Honey and the 25s

6:00PM Willy Dynomite

8:00PM Fabitat

Balmoral Pride Stage

1:00PM Cabaret Brunch featuring Jason Fein

2:00PM Singers & Standards

3:00PM Singers & Standards

4:00PM “Showtime” Featuring Chicago’s Premiere Drag Performers

6:30PM Retro Hits with DJ Leura B

8:30PM Dance Pop with DJ Leura B

Swedish Stage @ Foster
Sponsored by the Swedish American Museum

11:00AM Event Kick Off

11:30AM May Pole

12:00PM Swedish Jamboree

2:00PM New Invaders

4:00PM Kashmir

6:00PM Fiona Grey

7:00PM Moose the DJ

8:00PM ABBA Salute

Alamo Play Lot
Sponsored by Alamo Shows

11:00 – 4:00PM

Chicago Waldorf School
College Nannies and Tutors
Dream Big Performing Arts
Extreme Kung Fu
Little Linguists
Seeds Center

Sunday, June 10th

North Stage @ Catalpa

11:00AM Senn Arts

12:00PM Gussied

1:30PM Second City Outlaws

2:00PM Distant Brothers

3:30PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

4:00PM: Brooke and the Nice Things

6:00PM Libido Funk Circus

8:00PM 16 Candles

Center Stage @ Berwyn

11:00AM Deliverance Singers – Gospel Brunch

1:00PM Lakeside Pride Latin Band

1:45PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:00PM Al Rose

3:30PM Second City Outlaws

4:00PM Bailey Dee

6:00PM Sushi Roll

8:00PM Catlight

Summerdale Stage

9:30AM Yoga Tree Yoga

11:00AM Little Linguists

12:00PM Andersonville Strings

1:00PM Seeds Center

2:00PM Dream Big Performing Arts

3:00PM Kung Leo and the Scorpions

3:30PM Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats

5:00PM Lucy Smith Jazz Trio

6:30PM Chicago Jazz Orchestra

8:00PM Rod Tuff Curls and The Bench Press

Balmoral Pride Stage
Sponsored by Hamburger Mary’s

12:00PM Equality Rally

1:00PM Cabaret Brunch featuring Jason Fein

3:00PM “Showtime” featuring Chicago’s Premiere Drag Performers

3:00PM Drag Show

5:00PM Tea Dance with DJ Moose

7:30PM DJ Laura B Wrap Up Party!

Swedish Stage @ Foster
Sponsored by the Swedish American Museum

12:30PM LiveWire

2:00PM Hugh Too

4:00PM Hodie Snitch

6:00PM Lynne Jordan and The Shivers

8:00PM American English

Alama Play Lot
Sponsored by Alamo Shoes

11:00 – 4:00PM

College Nannies and Tutors
Dream Big Performing Arts
Extreme Kung Fu
Little Linguists
Roger Park Montessori
Seeds Center
StudioUs Art Workshops

2:00PM Urban Pooch Dog Agility Demo

Getting to Midsommarfest

Location

GETTING TO ANDERSONVILLE

FROM CTA TRAINS

Andersonville Midsommarfest is located at Clark Street and Foster Avenue. Midsommarfest is only a few blocks from the Berwyn Red Line stop.

FROM CTA BUSES

Coming from the east or west take the 82 bus to Clark. Coming from the north or south take the 22 bus to Foster.

CLOSEST EXPRESSWAY

If you’re planning on driving to the event and on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Foster Ave. and the festival is just one mile west at Clark & Foster.

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TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 13
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: APRIL 27

LOAD IN DETAILS: JUNE 5
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If emailing your application, please send as an attachment to: applications@StarEvents.com

If mailing your application, please mail to:
StarEvents
1609 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

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