
8 Jul - CHICAGO SUMMER 2016 FESTIVALS PART 2
Chicago Chicago Local Guides
(featured photo by Maddie Casey)
Your guide to August & September events has arrived! Keep for the second installment of our festival picks, sure to keep your calendar booked all season long.
Revisit part 1 here.
AUGUST:
Chicago Hot Dog Fest
August 5-7
Head down to Clark and LaSalle streets for hot dogs like you’ve never tasted before, along with live music. (Free)
South Loop Beer & Cider Fest
August 6
Cool off from the summer heat by grabbing your crew for an afternoon of cold craft beers, hard ciders, food and live music. (Starting at $15)
We Are Hip Hop Festival
August 6
Celebrate all things hip hop with MCs, DJs, breakdancers and spoken word performers. (Free)
Wrigleyville Summerfest
August 6-7
Head to the home of the Chicago Cubs for some food, beer and live music. (Free, $5 donation suggested)
Festa Italiana
August 18-21
Little Italy Chicago is hosting a four day festival…and challenging you to see how many meatballs and cannoli’s you can eat. (Free)
Chicago Air and Water Show
August 20-21
Head to the beach to watch these air and water daredevils perform jaw dropping stunts. (Free)
Taste of Greektown
August 27-28
Opa! Halsted is the epicenter of Chicago’s Greek restaurant scene. Make your way to the festival for some traditional greek food and drinks. (Free)
Randolph Street Market
August 27 – 28
Discover quality vintage finds at America’s largest urban antique market. (Admission prices vary)
Bucktown Arts Fest
August 27 – 28
Bucktown art scene is bumpin’. Head down for a two day festival of art, music, craft beer and food. (Free, donations accepted)
SEPTEMBER
North Coast Music Festival
Sept. 2-4
End summer with a bang! Gather your friends for some sick beats from all music genres. ($211)
Chicago’s Best Summer Wingfest
Sept. 5
All the chicken wings you can image that will have your taste buds “wingin’ out” . ($40)
Shock Top Oyster Fest
Sept. 9-10
Beer and oysters to kick off the unofficial start to autumn. Don’t be shellfish, there is enough oysters for your entire crew to enjoy. ($7 donation)
World Music Festival
Sept. 9-25
Get a flavor of traditional and modern jams from all around the world during this 11 day music festival. (Free)
Riot Fest Chicago
Sept. 16-18
Rock out with this killer lineup set to perform at this years festival at Douglas Park. (Prices vary)
Sam Adam’s Lakeview Taco Fest
Sept. 17-18
There is no better way to compliment specialty tacos then with cold beers, music and lucha libre (Mexican wrestlers). (Free, $7 donation)
West Loop Art Fest
Sept. 17-18
Head to one of the hippest hoods in Chicago for all things art, music and food. ($10 donation)
City Made Fest
Sept. 18-19
Party hard with the locals and celebrate the city with craft beers, music, food and artists. (Free, $5 donation)
Oktoberfest Chicago
Sept. 23- 25
Oktoberfest in September! Head to Lakeview for beer, music and food. ($5)
West Town Food Truck Social
Sept. 24-25
While jamming out to local DJ spinning tunes; sample food from the best food trucks in Chicago. ($5 donation)