Best 2018 Chicago Street Festivals
First Cubs gear, now street festivals?! This is VERY much a Chicago blog this week, huh?! I’m not apologizing though! Summer in Chicago is the best – and nothing screams #summertimechi more than Cubs games and street fests, am I right? The only problem is that there are a million of them, so it can be hard to figure out which ones to go to. But don’t worry! I’ve rounded up the Best Chicago Street Festivals that you won’t want to miss!
But before we get to that, let’s talk outfit details! I debated putting these photos in a separate post, but this is honestly exactly what I would wear to any of these fun events – so why not show it to you all at once? Plus, that way this post is still fun for all you gals who aren’t in Chicago! (But also, come visit us!)
I love a good sundress in the summer, but if it’s a windy day in the windy city, a breezy top and shorts is the way to go. My Mom got me this top for my birthday and I love pretty much everything about it. You can untie the little bow in the front for date night, or keep it tied for daytime activities – and because there’s red, white and blue in it, you could totally wear it on the 4th of July! And then there’s these shorts that I snagged… for just $29! Whaaa?! They have a great high rise, and they’re slightly stretchy which makes them really comfortable. Huge win!
Top: Cupcakes and Cashmere (obsessed!) | Shorts: Abercrombie (Only $29! I sized up to a 27 – FYI) | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell | Sunglasses: Loft | Bag: c/o Coach
And the last thing before street fests – THESE SHOES! I’ve been on the hunt for a cute go-to pair of sandals that aren’t just flip flops, and these have me written all over them. I mean, blush bows? Come on. How could I possibly resist?!
And now, let’s get down to it…
Best Chicago Street Festivals 2018
Ribfest Chicago
June 8-10 in North Center (Can’t wait to go to this for the first time!)
Wells Street Art Festival
June 9-10 in Old Town (Always a favorite!)
Craft Brews at the Zoo
June 15-16 at Lincoln Park Zoo
World’s Largest Block Party
June 22-23 at Old St Pat’s (There’s a Dave Matthews Tribute Band playing on Saturday!)
Randolph St Market
June 23-24, July 28-29, Aug 25-26 in West Loop
Ravenswood On Tap
June 23-24 in Ravenswood
Gay Pride Parade
June 24th in Boystown
Millennium Art Festival
July 6-8 on Michigan Avenue
WESTfest
July 6-8 in West Town
Taste of Chicago
July 11-15 in Grant Park
Square Roots Festival
July 13-15
Windy City Smokeout
July 13-15 (more of a concert than a street festival, but I’ll count it!)
Southport Art Festival
July 14-15 in Southport Corridor
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
July 14-15 in Roscoe Village
Taste of River North
July 20-22 in River North (Rod Tufcurls are playing on Friday and Sixteen Candles are playing on Saturday!)
Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk
July 21-22 in Lincoln Park
Summer Wine Fest
July 27 at the Lincoln Park Zoo
Wicker Park Fest
July 27-29 in Wicker Park
Taste of Lincoln Ave
July 28-29 in Lincoln Park
Chicago Margarita Festival
July 28-29 on Navy Pier
Northhalsted Market Days
August 11-12 in Boystown
Taste of Greektown
August 26-28 in Greektown
Chicago Bourbon and BBQ Festival
September 8-9 in Roscoe Village
Lakeview Taco Fest
September 15-16 in Lakeview
Ravenswood Artwalk
September 15-16 in Ravenswood
Which Chicago Street Festivals are you going to this summer?!
Also, don’t forget to shop my easy street festival look below:
PS. You might also like Best Outdoor Concerts 2018, Best Patios in Chicago, and my Visitors/Weekend Guide to Chicago in the Summer!
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