Taste of Lincoln Avenue Date: Sat/Sun, July 27-28 Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Daily Location: N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood | Chicago Beneficiary: Wrightwood Neighbors Association
Happy Birthday! The summer happening that is Taste of Lincoln Avenue, one of Chicago's most popular summer street fests, celebrates its BIG 30th anniversary in 2013.
Sprawling over several city blocks and side streets on the eponymous strip of Lincoln Avenue, the iconic fest features more than 35 music acts, four stages, a "Kids' Carnival" area, food and libations, and the Lill Street Craft Fair showcasing the works of DIY artists. In addition to the Lill Street Craft Fair, the fest features more than 100 merchant, community group and food/drink booths.
The always-popular Kids' Carnival will be again be held each afternoon on Altgeld between Lincoln and Halsted (a separate free entrance is on Halsted). This jamboree for youngsters and families features stage entertainment, inflatables, art activities, a petting zoo, pony rides and more.
NEW FEST FEATURES THIS YEAR: In addition to local, regional and national pop, rock and blues acts and popular local cover bands, this year's Wrightwood stage will showcase the beats of EDM (electronic dance music) deejays. Headquarters Beercade will sponsor a free arcade games area in the 2500 block on North Lincoln where craft beers will also be sold.
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