DCASE Markets and Neighborhood Programs
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Markets and Neighborhood Programs

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events administers several programs geared toward supporting Chicago's various communities. DCASE's Neighborhood Festival Program provides assistance to residents and community organizations to obtain the necessary information and permits to present festivals and other special events in Chicago's neighborhoods. Other neighborhood services include the Jumping Jack Program. DCASE also organizes Chicago's Farmers Markets and administers the long-running Maxwell Street Market.

Alerts (Markets and Neighborhood Programs)

Low Alert Jun 5, 2013 Maxwell Street Market Dog and Owner Costume Contest

Most Recent News (Markets and Neighborhood Programs)

Apr 30, 2013 Mayor Emanuel And DCASE Announce Chicago Farmers Markets Schedule And Launch New Spinoff Night Markets
Oct 11, 2012 The Chicago Farmers Market Program Presents First Ever Daley Plaza Outdoor Red Meat Market, October 18
Jun 7, 2012 Downtown Farmstand To Become Indoor Farmers Market
Apr 30, 2012 City Of Chicago Farmers Markets Return
Mar 8, 2012 DCASE Seeks Manager For Jumping Jack Program

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Services

Farmers Markets

Farmers Market VendorChicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.

Visit the Farmers Market website

Maxwell Street Market

Maxwell Street MarketThe Maxwell Street Market is an open air market located in the near west side of Chicago, where you can find bargains and vendors bargaining with an international flavor.

Apply to be a vendor at Maxwell Street Market

Apply to Perform at Maxwell Street Market

Visit the Maxwell Street Market website

 

Neighborhood Festivals

Neighboorhood FestivalsThe Neighborhood Festival Program is designed to provide assistance in obtaining the necessary food and liquor vending permits, street closures, and required special permitting. This area also works closely with all city departments to ensure proper staffing and event awareness.
 
2013 Special Events Permit Package (PDF)

2013 Special Events Resource Guide (PDF)

The Permit Package Applications are saved as interactive Adobe PDFs. Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software download) is required to save and edit your completed forms on your computer.

Jumping Jack Program

Jumping Jack ProgramEach year, the Jumping Jack delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for free, all summer long. Learn more about the Jumping Jack Program.

The following dates are completely filled for the Jumping Jack Program: July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24 & August 31.

Download Application Online (PDF)

NOTE: When completing the PDF form, please first save the application to your computer then complete the form and save it as a PDF. Please email the PDF to dcase@cityofchicago.org for processing.

 

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