Mayfest

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Friday, May 15th - 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, May 16th - 10am to 10pm
Sunday, May 17th - 10am to 10pm
3100 N. Ashland - Chicago, IL

Chicago Mayfest KICKS OFF the Festival Season in Chicago Featuring our main stage of rock-solid talent under a Big-Top Tent. Ice Cold Beer, Live Music, and your favorite festival faire all day long...What more could anyone ask for?

For the last decade Mayfest has set the tone for an incredible summer of can’t miss Chicago events. Local artisans line the venue offering some unbelievable art and our preferred merchants showcase an eclectic mix of merchandise in the Mayfest courtyard.

Undoubtedly a great experience of shopping enjoyment and culinary treats to delight your taste buds. When you join us for three days of unbeatable music, food, and fun, we promise not to disappoint. Mayfest definitely ROCKS and also offers a celebration that features our Home Town Heroes.

On Sunday, pet lovers unite to enjoy our world-famous Pet Parade. Here is your chance to showcase the talents of your furry friends and take the stage for an unique party. Awards are presented for the ‘Best Looking’, ‘Largest’, and ‘Owner Look-A-Like’ and many others. If your pet can do an incredible trick, make sure to sign up for our ‘Pet Trick’ Portion of the show. Registration begins at 11:00 am on Sunday with the show at Noon.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to be a part of a Chicago Summer Tradition.

This Event is definitely a great start to a festival season that Chicago looks forward to all year! Kick back and enjoy yourself May 15th, 16th, 17, 2009, Friday 5pm to 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm.

Located at 3100 N. Ashland @ Barry.

For more information call StarEvents at (773)665-4682

Lineup:
Click on the bands name, read a bio of them, and watch them perform live to get a taste of MAYFEST!!

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

5 pm - Doors Open

7 pm - Hairbangers Ball
(Check them out LIVE here)

11 am - Kids Day America

2 pm - Rock Candy
(Check them out LIVE here)

5 pm - Too White Crew
(Check them out LIVE here)

8 pm - 16 Candles
(Check them out LIVE here)

11 am - Pet Parade

2 pm - Catfight
(Check them out LIVE here)

5 pm - Maggie Speaks
(Check them out LIVE here)

8 pm - Mike & Joe
(Check them out LIVE here)

Proceeds benefit Festival Foundation.
Visit Festival Foundation

Chicago Hometown Heroes
Presents
Kids Day America
Saturday, May 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Festival Foundation, StarEvents, and Dr. Sarah Weber

This event is focused on creating a fun and entertaining way to educate and teach kids about health and safety. Kids Day is a community effort put on by real people who work in the community.

Bring your kids and come enjoy free food, fun, balloons and prizes donated by local organizations and sponsors. Take advantage of free health screenings, child ID cards, face painting and safety demonstrations.

FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Fun
1. Face Painting & Balloon Artistry
2. Science Show
3. Prize Drawings

Safety
1. Fire Safety
2. Traffic Safety
3. Free Child ID Cards

Health
1. Free Spinal Screenings
2. Free Dental Screenings
3. Learn Healthy Eating and Sample Delicious Free Snacks

Higgins Animal Clinic Presents the Mayfest Pet Expo
This three hour celebration is designed to provide our clients with an event that will educate, entertain, showcase, and just be FUN. We have invited some of Chicago’s best ‘Pet Friendly’ businesses to join us at the Higgins Animal Clinic’s Dog Show and Pet Expo. Our friends will be onsite to provide everyone with incredible information, gourmet treats, gifts for our furry friends, and other great products and services. Click the friendly dog link to find more information.

Click Here for More Info on the Mayfest Pet Expo!!

Location:
3100 N. Ashland @ Barry (View Map Below)

Date & Time:

Friday, May 15th
5pm to 10pm

Saturday, May 16th
10am to 10pm

Sunday, May 17th
10am to 10pm

Admission:
Only $5.00

Estimated Attendance:
30,000 people

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