Lincoln Park

Chicago Mayfest

Support our Community

Friday May 12, 2023 5pm - 10pm
Saturday May 13, 2023 12pm - 10pm
Sunday May 14, 2023 12pm - 10pm

A Festival with a Mission

Location

Lincoln Park 1000 W Armitage Ave
CHICAGO, IL

Chicago Mayfest kicks off the summer festival season on May 12th through 14th on Armitage @ Sheffield in the Historic District of Lincoln Park. Join us this year as we celebrate our 26th Season. Only one block from the Armitage Brown line stop.

Two stages will showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians while festival goers enjoy a variety of delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend. You won’t want to miss this celebration of the sights, sounds and tastes of Chicago’s glorious Summer Season. Now with the Armitage Art Show on in the heart of the festival, you’ll get to experience Chicago’s top artists as they showcase and sell their work and feature interactive art demonstrations!

Let the kids enjoy our family carnival area while you wet your whistle with a wide variety of your favorite Summer drinks like Chicago’s famous Red & White Sangria as well as Ice Cold Cocktails and Beer available at any of our three bars.

Mayfest is designed to showcase and support the local neighborhood through celebration. The positive economic impact of this festival will support the mission of our neighborhood group. The revenue will help us support the community throughout the year. Please support RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association and offer the suggested donation of only $10.

Live Music & Entertainment

2023 Band Lineup Coming Soon! 3 days of live music! 2 stages! 1 great time!

“Mayfest is a nice get together to kick off the summer fest season. The bands are good. I saw Rod Tuff Curls. The drinks were good too. They had some good beers and the sangria was excellent. They had many food choices as well. $10 cover because it’s on private property. Good to go to if you are not too far away.”
– 2018 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

“From Mayfest to Andersonville to Roscoe Village to Taste of Lincoln Ave, I know that if I’m ever looking for something to do on a weekend during the summer, there will usually be a Star Events street fest pretty close by to go and hang out at, have some cold beers, do some great people watching, and get my Summer fix of outdoor fun in the sun!”
– 2019 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

Apply to be a vendor for 2023

TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: April 7, 2023

LOAD IN DETAILS: May 2, 2023

*Please note: If you do not receive an email with the subject “Your application has been submitted,” double check that you wrote down the correct email address or contact us if you have any questions about the status of your application.

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

Vendors apply here

Artists Apply Here

The Armitage Art Show Last Years Artists

Getting to Mayfest

Location

Sheffield @ armitage NEAR THEArmitage BROWN LINE STOP

FROM CTA TRAINS

Mayfest is located at the corner of Armitage & Sheffield, closest to the Armitage Brown Line stop.

FROM CTA BUSES

If you’re coming from the west or east, the CTA #73 bus will drop you off closest to Mayfest.

FROM NORTHWEST SUBURBS

Take I-90 towards Chicago all the way to W Armitage Ave in Chicago. Take exit 48A from I-90 E and head west on W Cortland St until you get to Armitage and then head East to Racine.

FROM SOUTHWEST SUBURBS

Follow I-88 E, I-294 N and I-90 E to North Ave in Chicago. Take exit 48B from I-90 E and head East to N Sheffield Ave. Then, go North to Armitage.