Chicago Street Festival Guide: June
By Lauren Wulf LaRoche
Festival season is in full swing. Here's a roundup of music, art and street festivals taking place in June throughout the city.
Wells Street Art Festival
Wells Street between
North Avenue & Division Street
Chicago, IL
www.chicagoevents.com
When: June 14-15, 2014
What: Located in the heart of Old Town, the Wells Street Art Festival is celebrating its 40th year. Check out over 250 artists showcasing everything from paintings, sculptures, glasswork, photography, ceramics, woodwork and more. Though art is the main attraction, there's also main stage featuring entertainment and live music throughout the festival. Various Old Town food staples will also be on hand.
Taste of Randolph Street
Randolph Street Corridor
West Loop
Chicago, IL
When: June 13-15, 2014
What: The Taste of Randolph will feature the most top-rated restaurants in the West Loop. The 3-day culinary and music festival is located on Randolph Street's 6-block stretch known as Restaurant Row. Feast on West Loop favorites such as BellyQ, Publican Quality Meats, De Cero Taqueria, Pork Chop, Grange Hall Burger Bar, Vivo and La Sardine, among others. Art, jewelry and clothing will also be available to purchase along the street. With 3 stages for music fans and after parties at City Winery and Bottom Lounge, there's a little something for everyone at this fest.
Renegade Craft Fair Mini Market
MANA Contemporary, (Outside)
2233 S. Throop Street
Chicago, IL
tasterandolph.com
When: June 21-22, 2014
What: Renegade Craft Fair's Mini Market is a condensed version of their bi-annual fairs. Shop local goods, art, homemade items, jewelry, clothing, prints and more from over 80 talented makers. The Mini Market will also feature; drinks, food, bocce ball, art installations, DJs and more.
World's Largest Block Party
Old St. Pat's Church
Chicago, IL
worldslargestblockparty.com
When: June 27-28, 2014
What: Located at Old St. Pat's Church, the World's Largest Block Party is back for it's 30th year. The 21 and over event features food, drinks and a ton of live music. Headliners include; Guster, Stephen Kellogg, Third Eye Blind and many others. With admission, you also get 4 free drinks including; beer, wine, soda and water.
Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
Milwaukee Avenue / Logan Square
Chicago, IL
maaf2014.org
When: June 27-29
What: This 3-day festival located along Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square boasts the best in art, music and food. The fest will feature 2 live music stages, family-friendly activities, great local food and of course talented-featured artists. The 2 stages will feature live music from open to close.
Many More Festivals
Various Locations
June- 2014
• Spring Awakening, June 13-15, Soldier Field
• Old Town Art Fair, June 14, 15, Old Town
• Fiestas Puertorriqueñas and Puerto Rican Parade, June 12-15, Humboldt Park, Division Street
• Chicago Blues Fest, June 13-15, Grant Park, Millennium Park
• 6 Corners BBQ Fest, June 14-15, 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave. (at Irving Park Rd./Cicero Ave. to Belle Plaine)
• Long Grove Strawberry Festival, June 20-22, downtown Long Grove
• Gold Coast Art Festival, June 21, 22, Grant Park's Butler Field at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive
• Pride Fest, June 21, 22, Halsted and Waveland
• Wicker Park's Green Music Fest, June 21, 22, Damen between North and Schiller
• Gospel Music Festival, June 27-29, Ellis Park in Bronzeville
• Chive Fest June 28, Soldier Field, Stadium Green South
• 2014 Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, June 28, Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 W. 19th Street
• Chicago Summerfest (formerly Chicago Country Fest), June 28, 29, Clark Street and Armitage
• Randolph Street Market Festival, June 28, 29, Washington Street between Ada and Ogden
• Pride Parade, June 29, North Broadway, Boystown
Lauren Wulf LaRoche writes about living in Chicago on a budget on her website, A Poor Girl's Guide Chicago.
