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October 5, 2023

West Loop Bavarian Block Party 2023 Photo Gallery

The West Loop Bavarian Block Party is Chicago’s first sober friendly Oktoberfest! Festival goers got a chance to Don their Dirndl and their Lederhosen, and fill their steins with a variety of German beer OR their favorite non-alcoholic drink. A wonderful celebration to say “Prost”…

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

West Loop Art Fest 2023 Photo Gallery

The West Loop Art Fest returned for its fifth year on Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant West Loop. The West Loop Art Fest was the perfect destination for a late summer shopping experience or ambient evening stroll. A…

September 28, 2023

Clark After Dark 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog / chicago, Chicago Art, USO Illinois

USO of Illinois, through the support of Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Boss Bar, gave summer its last “HOO-AH!” by rocking the block at Clark After Dark. USO of Illinois’ annual Clark After Dark block party celebrated it's 15th Anniversary of honoring America’s…

September 22, 2023

Retro On Roscoe 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog

Referred to by Patch as a “Generation X haven”, Chicagoans looking for a blast from the past didn't need to look further than the 26th annual Retro on Roscoe festival. We went back in time with music enthusiasts, families, and gearheads for a fun filled…

August 16, 2023September 22, 2023

Fest Italiana 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog

Festa Italiana returned to Naperville this summer! Guests channeled their inner Italian and celebrated the music, food, culture, and spirit of Italy. The DJ stage had guests dancing all night long, and laughing with the hit live show, Tony n' Tina's Wedding. With the addition…

July 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Southport Art Fest 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog, Event Industry, Event Venues, Food, Southport Art Festival / Festival, art, Chicagoart

Southport Art Fest 2023 Photo Gallery

June 28, 2023

Taste of Randolph 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog, concert, Event Industry, Event Venues, Festival Insight, Food, Music & Entertainment, Taste of Randolph / chicago, Festival, west loop

Taste of Randolph Chicago’s iconic food festival returned for its 26th Anniversary this year! Celebrating the food of the West Loop, this delicious and fun street festival featured over 15 restaurants exemplary for delectable menus and irresistibly unique flavors. With a curated list of the nation’s…

June 20, 2023

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Andersonville Midsommarfest, Blog, Festival Insight, Food, Music & Entertainment / Chicago Music, Andersonville Midsommarfest, Andersonville

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2023 One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returned for its 57th year in 2023! The yearly event, which, according to ChicagoPride, would “help kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival season” gathered enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend…

June 6, 2023

Mole de Mayo 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog, Mole De Mayo, Music & Entertainment / chicago, Festival, Pilsen

Held at Ashland and 18th Street in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, the 14th annual Mole de Mayo festival featured a delicious mole competition, pitting local chefs and restaurants against one another to find out whose version of the Mexican staple is best! In addition, the…

May 24, 2023

Mayfest 2023 Photo Gallery

By Star Events / Blog, Mayfest / chicago, Festival, Mayfest

We kicked off the summer and our 26th season in the Historic District of Lincoln Park with our annual Mayfest celebration, with the Armitage Artshow! Two stages helped showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians while attendees enjoyed delicious summertime food, and all the libations needed to…

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