Roscoe Village

Retro on Roscoe 2021

A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Friday August 13, 2021 5pm - 10pm
Saturday August 14, 2021 12pm - 10pm
Sunday August 15, 2021 12pm - 10pm
 
A Blast From The Past
Location
Roscoe Village 2000 W. Roscoe St.
Chicago, IL
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Ever wish you could go back in time? Well here’s your chance! Referred to by Patch as a “Generation X haven”, Chicagoans looking for a blast from the past don’t need to look further than the 24th annual Retro on Roscoe festival. Go back in time with music enthusiasts, families, and gearheads for a back in the day weekend.

Three stages will be spread amongst an eminent six-block stretch in Chicago’s favorite Roscoe Village. Live music will play oldies and throwbacks along with popular hits to keep festival goers moving through the hot summer nights! The soundtrack for the annual Retro on Roscoe will be the bomb!

The beautiful tree-lined streets of Roscoe Village will set the scene for artisans, antique vendors and cool merchants in an offbeat shopping atmosphere that is second to none. Roscoe Village’s top restaurants will also serve up much-desired summer treats that will keep the whole family pleased.

After eating some small bites make sure to head over to the family area that offers prime inflatables, delectable crafts, balloon artists, face painting, music, rides and more. Once the kids have their dose of entertainment, put the pedal to the metal with the Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Presented by Four Treys Bar, Retro’s Antique Car Show will showcase over 50 antique, classic and muscle cars throughout the festival weekend.

Admission to Retro on Roscoe is a $10 suggested donation. The Roscoe Village Neighbors are a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers that work hard daily to ensure committed excellence in advocacy of quality-of-life for Roscoe Village, its residents, and merchants alike.

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TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 25, 2021
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: JUly 2, 2021

LOAD IN DETAILS: august 3, 2021 

*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.

**Friday is not guaranteed for all vendors because only certain blocks are open. ONLY Saturday and Sunday are guaranteed for all vendors.

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

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This is one of my favorite festivals. It has numerous food vendors and arts / crafts booths. The fest has three music stages with different types of music. The neighborhood is very cool and there plenty of restaurants within the fest which is from oakley to damen on Roscoe. A $10 donation is requested , but no pressure.There is street parking available in the neighborhood.”

– Scott M., 2019 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

Definitely one of the, if not the best festivals of the season. Terrific beer and food selection, along with some great music on 3 stages. Car show for the gearheads to boot!”

–  Ed L., 2018 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

Live Music & Entertainment
The Lineup

the schedule

East STAGE @ Damen

FRIDAY, august 13th

8:00PM Too Hype Crew

6:00PM South of 80

SATURDAY, august 14TH

8:00PM 16 Candles

6:00PM Stache

4:00PM Blooze Brothers

2:00PM Sawyer Smith

12:00PM Diva Lynne Jordan

SUNDAY, August 15Th

8:00PM Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress

6:00PM Dancing Queen: An Abba Tribute

4:00PM Ultra Beat

2:00PM Meghan Murphy

12:00PM Justin Roberts

Center STAGE

Saturday, August 14th

8:00PM Catfight

6:00PM Austin Giorgio

4:00PM RICO

2:00PM The Flat Cats

12:00PM Mr. Nick Davio

SUNDAY, august 15Th

8:00PM 7th Heaven

6:00PM Trippin Billies

4:00PM Libido Funk Circus

2:00PM Sam Fazio Trio

12:30PM Mr. Foozie’s Pet Parade and Contest

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 West STAGE 

SATURDAY, july 14TH

8:00PM Wedding Banned 

6:00PM Run Forest Run

4:00PM Serendipity

2:00PM Mel Senese

12:00PM Ralph’s World 

SUNDAY, august 15Th

8:00PM Hairbangers Ball

6:00PM American English

4:00PM Mr. Blotto 

2:00PM Dingo

12:00PM All About Dance

Schedule Subject To Change

 KIDS STAGE 

SATURDAY, july 14TH

 

5:00PM Stories and Dance with Impasta DeDe Diablo 

1:00PM Stories and Dance with Impasta DeDe Diablo 

12:00PM Face Painting and balloons all day! 

SUNDAY, august 15Th

6:00PM Mary Macaroni and the Impastas Show

1:00PM Mary Macaroni and Magic

12:00PM Face Painting and balloons all day! 

Getting to Retro on Roscoe

Location

GETTING TO ROSCOE VILLAGE

ADDRESS

2000 W. Roscoe St.

FROM CTA TRAINS

Retro on Roscoe is located in Roscoe Village. If you’re planning on taking the train the Brown line is your best option. The Paulina stop is about 4 blocks east of the event.

FROM CTA BUSES

If you’re planning on taking the bus, bus #50, which runs along Damen, will drop you off near the event at its Roscoe street stop.

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