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ASHLAND @ BARRY
Mayfest
May 19 5pm-10pmMay 20 & 21 10am-10pm
Friday
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm
Location
Chicago’s Mayfest is the annual kick-off event for our summer festival season. Join us this year as we celebrate our 22nd year, and we’ll promise to give you a weekend of endless fun.
Our main stage at Mayfest is set up under a BIG-TOP tent, and features our amazing beer garden offering some of the best (ice cold) beverages. This event is known for showcasing some of the best music, entertainment, and cuisine in all of Chicago.
Admission is only $10 and is conveniently located at Ashland Ave & Barry, in Chicago. The Paulina stop on the Brown Line is only a couple blocks away.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Saturday, May 20th @ 10am-2pm: Chicago Kids Day benefiting the Lakeview YMCA
Sunday, May 21st @ 10am-2pm: Soft opening of Mayfest benefiting the Burley School
Live Music & Entertainment
The Schedule
Friday, May 19th
8:00PM The Boy Band Night
7:30PM Cosmo
6:00PM The Hair Band Night
Saturday, May 20th
8:00PM Too White Crew
6:00PM Catfight
4:00PM Hairbangers Ball
2:00PM Suburban Cowboys
10:00AM Chicago Kids Day
Sunday, May 21st
8:00PM 7th Heaven
6:00PM Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
4:00PM Libido Funk Circus
2:00PM Mr. Blotto
12:30PM Upbeat Band
10:00AM Early opening benefiting the Burley School
The Full Lineup 3 days of live music!
Mayfest 2016 Photo Gallery
Chicago’s Mayfest is the annual kick-off event for summer our festival season. Join us this year as we celebrate our 22nd year and we’ll promise to give you a weekend of endless fun.
Our main stage at Mayfest is set up under a BIG-TOP tent, and features… Read more
Chicago Kids Day
Saturday, May 20th | 10AM-2PM
Chicago Kids Day is a celebration of children’s health and wellness! Our mission is to create a fun and entertaining way to educate and teach kids about health and safety. This family event is a community effort put on by real people who work in the community.
Dr. Sarah Weber of Total Balance Chiropractic and Star Events have teamed up to present this one of a kind event geared toward educating kids on health, safety and wellness in a fun and entertaining way! This year’s event will benefit Purple Asparagus. Purple Asparagus educates children, families, and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet. During 2015/2016 school year Purple Asparagus delivered more than 13,500 healthy eating interactions to over 2,000 children throughout Chicagoland.
Please download the coloring contest page HERE!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Health and Scoliosis Screenings
- Activities, arts & crafts, healthy food
- Prize Drawings and Giveaways
- Balloons, Food, and Fun for All Ages
- Also featuring Kids Zumba, Kiddie Boot Camp, and Children’s Empowerment
Getting to Mayfest
Location
ASHLAND @ BARRY NEAR THE PAULINA BROWN LINE STOP
FROM CTA TRAINS
Mayfest is located at the corner of Ashland & Barry Avenue, closest to the Paulina Brown Line stop, or if you’re coming from the Red Line you can get off at the Belmont stop and walk to the location.
FROM CTA BUSES
The CTA #9 Bus is your best bet if you’re located directly south or north of the Ashland/Barry Avenue intersection in Lakeview. If you’re coming from the west or east, the CTA #77 bus will drop you off closest to Mayfest.
FROM NORTHWEST SUBURBS
Take I-90 towards Chicago all the way until the Addison exit and then make your way to Mayfest by heading west on Addison or Belmont.
FROM SOUTHWEST SUBURBS
Follow I-88 E, I-294 N and I-90 E to N Kimball Ave in Chicago. Take exit 45B from I-90 E and head west on Addison or Belmont until you get to Ashland and then head south to Barry Avenue.
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TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 24
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)
ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: APRIL 7
LOAD IN DETAILS: MAY 16
*Please note: If you do not receive a “We have received your application OR You have been accepted/denied” email. 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: applications@StarEvents.com
If mailing your application, please mail to:
StarEvents
1609 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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Mayfest 2016 Photo Gallery
Chicago’s Mayfest is the annual kick-off event for summer our festival season. Join us this year as we celebrate our 22nd year and we’ll promise to give you a weekend of endless fun. Our main stage at Mayfest is set up under a BIG-TOP tent, and features… Read more -
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