July Neighborhood Festivals

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African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL)

Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7, 2013

Union Park

1501 W. Randolph @ West Lake St. and N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60607

12 Noon-10pm; Advance $15/$20

A July 4th Independence weekend celebration for the entire family.  More than 70 Caribbean reggae, and world music acts, 3 stages and 200 exhibitors/vendors.

Visit www.festivaloflife.biz or call 312.427.0266 for more information.

Festival of Life Health Awareness (FOLHA)

Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7, 2013

Union Park

1501 W. Randolph @ West Lake St. and N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60607

12 Noon-10pm; Advance $15/$20

The Festival of Life Health Awareness (FOLHA) is combined with the International Festival of Life (IFOL), July 4th- 7th, 2013 Independence weekend in Union park, Chicago. Its objective is for the mobilization of victims of Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDs and other diseases in a united force for the  eradication of all diseases that affecting the human bodies.

Visit www.festivaloflifehealthawareness.com or call 312.427.0266 for more information.

Windy City Ribfest in Uptown

Friday, July 5 - Saturday, July 7, 2013

4700 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL 60640

Friday: 5-10pm, Saturday: 12 Noon-10pm, Sunday: 12 Noon-9pm; FREE Admission, $5 gate donation

The 11th Annual Community Gospel Festival consists of one full day of family fun, food, information booths, activities for kids and adults, and a phenomenal gospel concert featuring Chicago’s own talent.

Visit www.chicagoevents.com or call 773.868.3010 for more information.

11th Annual “I Have A Vision” Community Gospel Festival

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Grand Crossing Park

7655 S. Ingleside Ave.

Chicago, IL 60619

7am-6:30pm; FREE Admission

The 11th Annual Community Gospel Festival consists of one full day of family fun, food, information booths, activities for kids and adults, and a phenomenal gospel concert featuring Chicago’s own talent.

Taste of Lakeview   

Saturday, July 6 - Sunday, July 7, 2013

3200-3400 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

Saturday: 12 Noon-10pm, Sunday: 12 Noon-9pm; FREE Admission, $5 gate donation

Join us as we experience Chicago’s ultimate music and culinary fare. If you like to enjoy delicious food and listen to music, then this event is a must see! Artisans and crafts vendors, a wide variety of great food, and an array of street performers add to this incredible weekend.

Visit www.starevents.com or call 773.665.4682 for more information.

Roscoe Village Burger Fest       

Saturday, July 13  & Sunday, July 14, 2013

Belmont and Damen (2000 W. Belmont)

Chicago, IL 606187

11am-10pm; FREE Admission, $7 gate donation

The savory patty and a rockin' music lineup are in the spotlight for Roscoe Village's 4th  annual burger extravaganza. In addition to flippin' good food and music, arts/crafts and  a "Kids' Zone" for children and families are on the weekend's menu.  Among the nearly 15 burger vendors are Butcher & The Burger, Hamburger Mary's, Rockit Burger Bar, Cortland's Garage and newcomers Indie Burger, Etno Village Grill and Yoshi's Cafe. Music headliners include Cowboy Mouth and Sister Hazel.

Visit www.chicagoevents.com or call 773.868.3010 for more information.

West Fest

Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14, 2013

Chicago Ave. between Damen and Wood

Chicago, IL 60612

12 Noon-10pm; FREE Admission, $5 gate donation

There is something for everyone at West Fest, the street fair that reflects the eclectic persona of the booming West Town neighborhood. This annual fest features top notch live music – from local cutting edge bands to national touring acts to the best DJs – on three stages (lineups TBA), plus Kid Fest, Pup Fest and an extraordinary array of vendor booths from neighborhood retailers, restaurants, artists. West Fest gives the estimated 60,000-plus attendees each year a taste of what makes West Town one of the hottest destination corridors in Chicago! 

A great way to explore exciting West Town is with the ‘Discover West Town’ mobile app, which includes a complete business directory as well as a ‘hot deals’ feature. To view the app online, visit westfestchicago.com.

Taste of River North

Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21, 2013

630 N. Kingsbury (at Kingsbury and Erie)

Chicago, IL 60654

Friday: 5-10pm, Saturday: 12 Noon-10pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm; FREE Admission, $5 gate donation

More so than the other cookie-cutter street fests this summer, the Taste of River North (ToRN) truly reflects the identity of its booming neighborhood – one of the fastest growing in the country. ToRN continues to get bigger each season, with a record 40,000-plus attending in 2012, by giving a taste of the culture that makes River North so distinct. Now in its 12th year, ToRN takes place July 19 – 21 again in the picturesque riverfront setting of Ward Park. Along with a multitude of great restaurants and world-class galleries from the hood, ToRN also features non-stop live music, headlined by Chicago’s own Lucky Boys Confusion and breakout Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs.

Visit tasterivernorth.com for more information.

45th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival

Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21, 2013

Sheffield Ave. btwn. Webster St. and Belden Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

Festival: 12 Noon-10:15pm, Gardens 12 Noon- 5:30pm, Kids’ Corner 12 Noon-5pm; FREE Admission, Requested Donation $7-$10

Summer’s Best Festival!  Celebrating 45 years of beautiful gardens, rocking music, great kids’ activities, and delicious food.  Visitors are invited to tour 100 traditional and innovative residential gardens along the landmarked streets.  Guided architectural and garden tours are available and Master Gardeners offer gardening advice at the Garden Center.  Nationally acclaimed bands will headline the Garden Walk’s always stellar music lineup.  Youngsters can enjoy a wide variety of activities at the Kids’ Corner including a petting zoo, pony rides, amusement rides, face painting, storytelling, sing-a-longs and crafts.  Neighborhood restaurants will be dishing up terrific food and cold beverages.

Visit www.sheffieldgardenwalk.com for more information.

Celebrate Clark Street Festival

Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21, 2013

On Clark St. between Morse and Estes

Chicago, IL 60626

Saturday: 1-11pm, Sunday: 1-10pm; FREE; Requested Donation $5/person $10/family

The Rogers Park Business Alliance will host the 8th Annual “Celebrate Clark Street Festival.” The Rogers Park festival has grown from a community celebration into one of Chicago’s most renowned and unique street festivals, attracting over 25,000 people annually. The festival will feature world music, local bands, food and arts and crafts and a children’s section.

Visit www.celebrateclarkstreet.com or call 773.508.5885 for more information.

54th Chicago Venetian Night

Saturday, July 27, 2013

31st Street Harbor

Chicago, IL 60616

At Dusk; FREE

Come be a part of one of the favorite Chicago lakefront traditions at the Chicago Yachting Association’s 54th Venetian Night at 31st Street Harbor! Now at it’s fabulous new venue, bring your friends and family to see the best lighted boat parade on Lake Michigan as boats compete for awards. Live music, food, and good times are sure to be had. You don’t want to miss this great tradition!

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28, 2013

Lincoln Ave. and Fullerton

Chicago, IL 60614

12 Noon-10pm; $10 gate donation

One of the city's most iconic summer street happenings celebrates its BIG 30 in 2013! The popular (and sprawling) fest takes place over several city blocks in the heart of Lincoln Park. Features 250-plus vendors, food and nearly 40 acts on four music stages. Every music genre is represented: from blues and country to rock, folk and dance.

Visit www.chicagoevents.com or call 773.868.3010 for more information.

Wicker Park Fest

Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28, 2013

Milwaukee Ave between North and Paulina

Chicago, IL 60622

12 Noon-10pm; FREE Admission, Requested Donation $5

Don’t have the coin for Pitchfork for Lollapalooza this summer? Driven by dozens of burgeoning musicians, Wicker Park Fest gives other Chicago music fest big guns a run for their money. Not only does the annual street bash present an enviable lineup that reflects the neighborhood’s hip personality, but it also only cost $5 (suggested donation) for admittance. On July 27 and 28, the music fest that ranks with music critics and fans alike as one of the best of the season includes: a dedicated children’s fun area, arts area with installation and performance art, dozens of local vendors and environmentally-friendly production efforts.

Visit wickerparkfest.com for more information.