Andersonville

Andersonville Midsommarfest

ONE OF CHICAGO’S MOST LEGENDARY STREET FESTIVALS
Friday June 9, 2023 5pm - 10pm
Saturday June 10, 2023 12pm - 10pm
Sunday June 11, 2023 12pm - 10pm
 
One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals
Location
Andersonville 5200 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL
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One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 57th year in 2023.

The yearly event, which, according to ChicagoPride, will “help kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival season” will gather enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend filled with delicious international food, energetic entertainment, exclusive artisans and vendors, and a family-friendly array of interactive activities. There is really something for everyone at this must-attend festivity.

Born out of Andersonville’s Swedish heritage, Midsommarfest will transport you back in time with charming old-world Swedish traditions. Dance around the Maypole, test flavorful international food, and experience it all without the use of a passport! Plus, family friendly activities will allow for children of all ages to enjoy a pet parade and face painting, all while appreciating a beautiful June weekend!

$10 donation at the door and all the proceeds benefit the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The money raised at Midsommarfest goes to support programming and events in Andersonville during the rest of the year, including Andersonville Arts Weekend, holiday events, the Sidewalk Sale, and support services to keep incredible local businesses healthy and strong.

 

It is a great all around street festival with the local stores, arts and craft, and music.

FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

 

Love it!! Look forward to this event every year. Definitely my favorite summer festival in the city.

FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

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TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 28, 2023
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE DATE: May 5, 2023

LOAD-IN INFORMATION SENT: MAY 30, 2023

If emailing your application, please send as an attachment to: [email protected]

If mailing your application, please mail to:
StarEvents
1609 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

 The Schedule

North stage

FRIDAY, June 9th

8:00PM  Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press

6:00PM  DJ C

SATURDAY, June 10th

8:00PM Chicago Soul Spectacular

7:00PM Professor Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra

6:00PM Mama Sam and The Jam

4:30PM The Handcuffs

4:00PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:30PM Mama Digdown’s Brass Band

2:00PM Second City Outlwas

1:00PM GUS, Original Gus Giordano Dance School

SUNDAY, June 11th

8:00PM Sixteen Candles Band

7:30PM DJ Dan Luna

6:00PM Too Much Molly Band

4:00PM She’s Crafty

3:30PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:30PM Dance Loud

2:00PM Second City Outlaws

1:00PM Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus

9:00AM Yoga with Be Yoga Andersonville

Center Stage

FriDAY, June 9th

8:00PM Nora O’Connor

6:30PM The Clean Plate Club

5:00PM Things That Fly

SATURDAY, june 10th

8:30PM MIIRRORS

6:30PM Justice Hill & Nightime Love

5:00PM Neptune’s Core

4:00PM Windy City Performing Arts

3:00PM 3 Martini Jeannie

2:30PM Windy City Cheer

1:00PM Lakeside Pride Latin Band

SUNDAY, june 11th

8:30PM Sam Thousand and the Soul Vortex

7:00PM Tukkiman

5:00PM Indre

3:00PM Tears Dry on Their Own

2:30PM Windy City Cheer

1:00PM Al Rose

12:30PM Firebrand

Swedish Stage

FriDAY, June 9th

8:00PM JC Brooks

6:00PM ABBA Kareoke

SATURDAY, June 10th

8:00PM Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

6:00PM Planet Claire

4:00PM Love In October

2:00PM Hodie Snitch

1:00PM Swedish Jamboree

12:00PM Festival Kick-Off

SUNDAY, June 11th

9:00PM Cosmic Jaywalkers

7:00PM Lynne Jordan & The Shivers

5:00PM Moose The DJ

3:00PM Crocodile Rockstar

1:30PM Nikki O’Neill

1:00PM Jesse White Tumblers

12:00PM Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade

Balmoral Pride stage

FriDAY, june 9th

9:00PM DJ Martin

8:00PM Replay Presents- The Heist Drag Show

7:00PM August Hotel

5:30PM Gabe Guthrie & The Galastic Ghouls

5:00PM Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz

SATURDAY, June 10th

8:30PM Live DJ Set by Scary Lady Sarah & Philly Peroxide

7:30PM Panic Priest

6:00PM Bev Rage & The Drinks

5:00PM PRIDE DRAG SHOW

3:30PM Live Piano Kareoke with Alex Newkirk

2:00PM Caitlin Simone ft Lloyd Snyder

12:00PM Making Art Your Opportunity

SUNDAY, June 11th

8:00PM JANKY

6:00PM Replay Presents Draglicious Drag Revue

3:30PM Hawt Chicken

2:00PM Sam Frazio

12:00PM Disney and Broadway hits Live

Summerdale Stage

FriDAY, june 9th

9:00PM Ariana DJ

7:00PM Drag Show hosted by Lucy Stoole

4:00PM Drag Storytime, Face Painting, Bubbles, Community Art Installation

SATURDAY, June 10th

8:30PM Special Guest

7:30PM Ivana Tequila Ritz host with Jerika Thique, Giselle Brooks, and Chifaguette

6:00PM Phillip Michael Scales

4:30PM Rosalba Valdez

4:00PM Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz

3:00PM Kung Lao and the Scorpions

2:00PM Mr. Ray

1:00PM School of Rock Andersonville

12:00PM American Eagle Production

SUNDAY, June 11th

8:00PM Cecy Satana

6:00PM Dreamjacket

4:30PM E. Woods

4:00PM Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz

3:00PM Laura Doherty and The Heartbeats

2:00PM Cirques Experience

1:00PM School of Rock Andersonville

12:00PM Little Miss Ann Band

11:00AM WHP Studios Presents: Zumba Classes by Angel Casas

Urban Pride Stage

SATURDAY, June 10th

9:00PM Bollywood & Beyond DJ Set by Ariana DJ & Live Dhol Players

8:30PM A Crash Course on Bollywood and Bhangra Dancing By Naach Chicago

7:30PM The Salamander, Masala Sapphire, Bon Abhijeet, & The Kama Sutra of Drag

6:00PM King Inesse

4:30PM Ariel Zetina

3:00PM Ameer The DJ

1:30PM QUINN

12:00PM DJ Tuff N Such

SUNDAY, June 11th

8:30PM DJ Dapper W/ BBQ & Small World Collective- A Hip Hop Dance Academy

7:30PM Self-love, Body positivity and confidence- a burlesque dance show by Body Confidence for Queens

6:00PM Evie The Cool

5:00PM Mo Mami

3:00PM DJ Xtacy

1:30PM Faith Betinis

12:00PM Makeen (hosted by Heroine)

2023 Lineup
Getting to Midsommarfest

Location

GETTING TO ANDERSONVILLE

FROM CTA TRAINS

Andersonville Midsommarfest is located at Clark Street and Foster Avenue. Midsommarfest is only a few blocks from the Berwyn Red Line stop.

FROM CTA BUSES

Coming from the east or west take the 82 bus to Clark. Coming from the north or south take the 22 bus to Foster.

CLOSEST EXPRESSWAY

If you’re planning on driving to the event and on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Foster Ave. and the festival is just one mile west at Clark & Foster.

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