Lincoln Park

Chicago Mayfest

Support our Community

Friday May 20, 2022 5pm - 10pm
Saturday May 21, 2022 12pm - 10pm
Sunday May 22, 2022 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 20th through 22nd on Armitage @ Sheffield in the Historic District of Lincoln Park. Join us this year as we celebrate our 25th Season. Only one block from the Armitage Brown line stop.

Featuring Chicago’s top party bands on the west end and our Artist’s Lounge on the East end. These two stages will showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. In addition to the two stages, Mayfest offers delicious summertime food, and all the libations needed to light up your weekend.

Saturday and Sunday feature our $5 Mimosas from Noon to 3:00 pm and FREE Wine-Tastings will happen all weekend. We also have Chicago’s famous Red & White Sangria as well as Ice Cold Cocktails and Beer.

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

The Schedule

Pop on top @ racine (West End… Girls)

FRIDAY, May 2oth

8:00PM 16 Candles

The Nations Premiere 80's Pop Experience

6:00PM UltraBeat

Electrifying Dance Music

5:00PM Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade

Chicago's Most Famous Hostess

SATURDAY, May 21st

8:00PM Too Hype Crew

The greatest hip hop party band of all time!

6:00PM Dancing Queen

 The U.S. Original Abba Tribute Since 2004

4:00PM 7th Heaven

An Experience you just HAVE to See & Hear

2:30PM Tears Dry on Their Own

Amy Winehouse Tribute

1:00PM Mimosas with Meghan

Actor, Singer, Producer, Redhead & Badass

12:00PM Upbeat Music

More than a Music Lesson

SUNDAY, May 22nd

8:00PM Hairbanger’s Ball

Chicago's 80's Cover Band

6:00PM Boy Band Night

The all live, full band, boy band tribute

4:00PM Radio Gaga

An epic tribute that transcends generations

2:00PM Mimosas with Molly & Alex

Laughs, sass, and songs you love

the artist’s lounge @ sheffield (East End… Boys)

FriDAY, May 20th

8:00PM Funkadesi

“Best World Music Group” - Chicago Reader

6:00PM Bumpus

"Bumpus has earned their funk degree!" - Fred Wesley

SATURDAY, may 21st

8:30PM Lynne Jordan & The Shivers

"If you don’t know how Lynne sings, it’s time to find out. “ – Roger Ebert

6:00PM Chicago Funk Mafia

"The Chicago Funk Mafia is a force to be reckoned with." - Ashley Marie Downing

4:00PM Black Bear Combo

"Raucous horn voices and odd-metered beats that come straight from the brass-band tradition of the Balkans." - Chicago Reader

3:00PM Laura Glyda

"Laura Glyda, a veteran songwriter, illuminating familiar struggles of the heart & soul through song."

2:30PM Satya

Satya Jnani Chávez, a Chicago based, queer, curvy, Mexican-American actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and intersectional feminist

2:00PM Teatro ZinZanni

"Chicago's hottest ticket blending circus, cabaret, burlesque and vaudeville." - Chicago Tribune

1:00PM Tron Action sings the Disney Classics

Megan Tron & Vinnie Van Action come together as Tron Action to play Disney hits

12:00PM Storytime with Elsa

The Ice Queen stops by to read a Disney Classic

SUNDAY, May 22nd

8:30PM Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra

"You've got to see this band." - PBS TV

7:00PM Paul Marinaro’s Quartet

"The most accomplished and promising jazz-swing vocalists in the country." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

4:00PM The Oh Yeahs

Singers, songwriters, sirens

2:00PM Roy McGrath Sextet

Rhythms native to Puerto Rico such as Plena, Bomba Sica, Yuba, Cuembe, as well as other Afro-Caribbean styles.

1:00PM Campanella Children’s Choir

Campanella is on a mission to erase borders between the diverse backgrounds within the community, promote tolerance, acceptance, and mutual understanding.

The Full Lineup! 3 days of live music! 2 stages! 1 great time!

Tears Dry on Their Own: Amy Winehouse Tribute

Tron Action

“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 2022

TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2022
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: April 8, 2022

LOAD IN DETAILS: May 10, 2022

*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

Mayfest Logo

Chicago’s Top 10 Artist on Display!

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.