If StarEvents Festivals Were Drinks
It’s officially March, and things at StarEvents are in full swing. Ordering equipment, booking bands, processing vendor applications – the list goes on and on! We even just announced the return of our festival in the historic Pilsen neighborhood: Mole de Mayo! I think we deserve a drink. So naturally, I had to blog about if StarEvents Festivals were drinks. Cheers!
- Mayfest: May 12-14
- Light beer
- It’s the start of the summer, we have to start off light but still have lots of fun! We are back outside with our friends enjoying food, music, and a good time.
- Two stages will showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians while festival goers enjoy a variety of delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend. You won’t want to miss this celebration of the sights, sounds and tastes of Chicago’s glorious Summer Season.
- Light beer
- Bark: May 20
- Water
- Just dogs, just water.
Chicago’s oldest dog-friendly, outdoor fundraiser for the whole family! Participants form teams and raise money while enjoying a morning with other animal lovers. The event begins with a 2.5 mile walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, followed by the best pup-party in town with food, beverages, music, family activities, and dog-friendly demonstrations.
- Water
- Mole De Mayo: May 26-28
- Michelada
- Spice up your life. We are getting into the Mexican spirit.
This one of a kind outdoor festival will also feature an open-airMercado/Market that will be filled to the brim with local Pilsen businesses and crafters. 2 stages of great live entertainment, including music, DJjs, and dancing. Our lucha libre wrestling ring is located in the heart of the festival creating an incredible experience.
- Michelada
- Andersonville: June 9-11
- Glogg
Associated especially with Sweden, it is a traditional Nordic drinkduring winter, and this drink teleports you there.- Born out of Andersonville’s Swedish heritage, Midsommarfest will transport you back in time with charming old-world Swedish traditions. Dance around the Maypole, test flavorful international food, and experience it all without the use of a passport!
- Glogg
- Taste of Randolph: June 16-18
- Martini
- A tasteful martini is exactly what I need to go with the 16+ biggest
and brightest names in West Loop dining. - At Taste of Randolph we have delectable menus and irresistibly unique flavors. StarEvents has curated a list of the nation’s hottest up-and-coming bands and musicians, as well as the biggest names in Chicago.
- A tasteful martini is exactly what I need to go with the 16+ biggest
- Martini
- Southport: July 8-9
- ChampagneArt pairs well with Champagne.
- Just steps away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, the two-day festival will showcase some of the city’s best and most diverse artists.
- ChampagneArt pairs well with Champagne.
- Festa Italiana: August 4-6
- Authentic Italian Red Wine
- Get into the Italian spirit. Red wine is the perfect pair when it comes to pizza and pasta.
- It’s time to channel your inner Italian and celebrate the music, food, culture, and spirit of Italy. Come with an empty belly and join our meatball eating contest or sip on your favorite vino at our Tuscan-inspired wine bar.
- Authentic Italian Red Wine
- Retro On Roscoe: August 11-13
- Sidecar
- A classic drink for a classic Chicago community. Experience a blast from the past and enjoy a car show as well as a sidecar.
- Ever wish you could go back in time? Well here’s your chance! Referred to by Patch as a “Generation X haven”, Chicagoans looking for a blast from the past don’t need to look further than Retro. Go back in time with music enthusiasts, families, and gearheads for a back in the day weekend.
- Sidecar
- Clark After Dark: August 17
- Coffee
- Coffee is still one of the most popular items that troops receive while deployed. USO has continued to support our nation’s military and their families for over seven decades.
- USO of Illinois’ annual Clark After Dark block party celebrates America’s military service members and their families. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO of Illinois program and services that serve more than 326,000 military personnel and military families of Illinois.
- Coffee
- Chalk Howard Street: August 26
- Shirley Temple
- A colorful drink for a colorful event. See artists work their magic while sipping on a cool drink.
- Chalk Howard Street Fest features world-renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, food by local purveyors, opportunities for amateur artists and family-friendly music and entertainment.
- Shirley Temple
- West Loop Art Fest: September 2-3
- Mimosa
- A fun art show weekend. This event tends to draw people early in the day, which calls for a mimosa.
- Featuring four blocks of amazing art, the West Loop Art Fest is not to be missed! The West Loop Art Fest is the perfect destination for a late summer shopping experience or ambient evening stroll.
- Mimosa
- Hyde Park Jazz Fest: September 23-24
- Old Fashioned
- A smooth drink to pair with when listening to some smooth jazz.
- “If music is the place-then Jazz is the City” hear it live at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. Chicago’s upbeat jazz scene will be prominently featured for two days during the 17th annual festival dedicated to Chicago’s most critically acclaimed artists as well as nationally and internationally recognized talents.
- Old Fashioned
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